Summary

It is to be recognized that numerous test methods are specific to particular optical fibre submarine cable system designs and are, therefore, proprietary information of the system designer/supplier. However, a common understanding needs to be met between the system designer/supplier and the system purchaser/operator about the general purpose of testing and the meaning of the results.

The purpose of Recommendation ITU-T G.976 is to highlight the purpose of testing in optical fibre submarine cable systems and to list the main test methods applicable to these systems. Specific test methods are described.