This handbook contains suggested design rules for defining a fiber optic-cable topology. In addition, this document describes a suggested approach for developing and designing a fiber optic cable topology (FOCT) for a Naval platform and also identifies the applicable fiber optic component specifications. This handbook is primarily intended for use by the fiber optic cable topology design engineer, but provides useful information to a systems design engineer as well. Intended Use: The focus of the design process and guidelines is new ship construction and class upgrades. Those categories of ship programs are most amenable to the incorporation of a FOCT. However, the design guidelines can be effectively applied to ship overhaul and backfit programs.

This handbook contains suggested design rules for defining a fiber optic-cable topology. In addition, this document describes a suggested approach for developing and designing a fiber optic cable topology (FOCT) for a Naval platform and also identifies the applicable fiber optic component specifications. This handbook is primarily intended for use by the fiber optic cable topology design engineer, but provides useful information to a systems design engineer as well. Intended Use: The focus of the design process and guidelines is new ship construction and class upgrades. Those categories of ship programs are most amenable to the incorporation of a FOCT. However, the design guidelines can be effectively applied to ship overhaul and backfit programs.