Modeling of a 10-km optical link exploiting power-over-fiber for cabled submarine observatories

Abstract. The modeling of the simultaneous propagation of high-power and bidirectional data along the same 10-km-long single-mode fiber is discussed. The intense signal carries the energy needed to supply an instrument in the context of cabled submarine observatories. The considered mathematical description takes into account the fiber’s nonlinear behavior in terms of Raman and Brillouin scattering to describe spectral propagation in the static regime. By testing our model against measurements, its validity is evaluated. Preliminary results are promising and reveal the path to follow for its improvement.

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