OSNR Measurements on Open Submarine Cables with Emulated Line Terminals
Improving submarine network performance with Viavi
This white paper provides an overview of the growing use of Optical Submarine Cables throughout the world and walks through recommendations for proper measurement, trouble shooting and characterization of the submarine amplified line systems. Key topics covered include: measurement basics and SLTE emulation; measurement implementation; GOSNR vs OSNR; OSNR as a primary measurement and SLTE Emulation.
