MIL-HDBK-415 Design Handbook For Fiber Optic Communications SystemsThe purpose of this handbook is to provide uniform Department of Defense \(DoD\) guidelines for communication engineers, and installation, operation. and maintenance personnel working with fiber optic communications systems. This handbook supports MIL-STD-188-111, Interoperability, and Performance Standards for Fiber Optic Communications Systems. Emphasis is on the importance of the major technological advancements in telecommunications, as well as networks and systems, rather than on components and hardware. However, the text does deal with the major components of fiber optic systems, including transmitters, receivers, fiber cable, and associated hardware. Further, it provides practical how-to guidance, including generalized real world examples on implementing the requirements in MIL-STD-188-111.

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FOREWORD

1. This military handbook is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of

Defense.

2. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use

in improving this document should be addressed to: HQ, U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering

Command: ATTN: ASQB-OST, Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613-5300, by using the Standardization

Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

3. Interoperability of DoD telecommunications systems, and of DoD with non-DoD telecommunications

systems, has been and will continue to be a major consideration in the development and adoption of standards

and handbooks for military use.

Military standards in the 188 series (MIL-STD-188-XXX) document telecommunications design

parameters that are based on empirical data, and must be used in all new or major upgrades of inter- and

intra-DoD systems and equipment to ensure interoperability.

Military standards in the 187 series (MIL-STD-187-XXX) document evolving telecommunications

design parameters and concepts that are subject to change and that have not been adequately proven

through the use of empirical test data. MIL-STD-187XXX standards should be used as planning

standards and guides until parameter, proven and included in approved federal, allied, MIL-STD- I 88-

XXX, or DoD adopted commercial standards.

Military handbooks developed under the TCSS standardization area provide: implementation guidance,

tutorial explanation, and examples of systems level engineering design. The military handbooks

provide the "how to" information required to accomplish engineering designs in accordance with the

applicable standard in the MIL-STD-188 or MIL-STD-187-series.

4. This handbook supports fiber optic communications design and MIL-STD-188-111.