The U.S. military invested in the development of new submarine optical cables with strong repair capabilities
The U.S. military developed emergency submarine optical cables with strong repair capabilities that can restore tactical military communications destroyed by opponents.
Last September, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $1.9 million contract to LGS Innovations to develop the first phase of the Tactical Undersea Network Architectures (TUNA) project.
The company has two project partners: Linden Cable, which specializes in high-strength fiber optic cables, and Tesus, a private aerospace company.
LGS Innovations said the team aims to "develop the world's most powerful neutrally buoyant submarine cable."
It is reported that the initial phase of the TUNA project is mainly dedicated to concept and technology development in three areas: system design, small fiber optic cable systems and buoy nodes.
Underwater cable buoys will function as network signal relay points
Byers said in an email that the project’s One of the main challenges “is to develop submarine microcables that are simultaneously small, strong, low fiber loss and neutrally buoyant and can be produced in large quantities.
”The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency requires that the technology of the TUNA project can be deployed and operated in the ocean for at least 30 days.
He pointed out that most submarine cables to date are large and Heavy and expensive
The submarine optical cable to be developed by LGS Innovations is based on a commercial product of Linden Cable Company.
LGS Innovations proposed modifications to the design and production to make this product better Meets military needs
The cable uses a high-durability liquid crystal polymer for strength. >
