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 by using the VIAVI MAP-300 system. Key topics covered include:
- Measurement Basics and SLTE Emulation
- Measurement Implementation
- GOSNR vs. OSNR
- OSNR as a Primary Measurement
- SLTE Emulation