Table of Contents

 1 Scope            
 2 References   
 3 Definitions   
        3.1 Terms defined elsewhere
 4 Abbreviations             
 5 Convention 
 6 Applications
 7 Reference configuration           
        7.1 Unidirectional applications            
        7.2 Bidirectional applications              
 8 Transverse compatibility          
 9 Parameter definitions
        9.1 General information        
        9.2 Interface at point SS       
        9.3 Optical path parameters (single span) from S_S to RS
        9.4 Interface at point RS      
10 Reliability of submarine system            
11 Characteristics and performance of submarines cables   
12 Optical safety considerations 
Bibliography