Table of Contents - L.102 (11/2025) - Optical fibre cables for aerial application

1	Scope
2	References
3	Definitions
	3.1	Terms defined elsewhere
	3.2	Terms defined in this Recommendation
4	Abbreviations and acronyms
5	Conventions
6	Classification of aerial cable
	6.1	Application
	6.2	Typical structure
	6.3	Installation
7	Characteristics of optical fibres and cables
	7.1	Optical fibre characteristics
	7.2	Mechanical characteristics
	7.3	Environmental characteristics
	7.4	Biotic damage
	7.5	Electrical characteristics
8	Cable construction
	8.1	Fibre coatings
	8.2	Cable elements
	8.3	Sheath and jacket
	8.4	Armour
	8.5	Identification of cable
	8.6	Cable sealing
Annex A – Test methods
	A.1	Standard test criteria
	A.2	Test methods for cable elements
	A.3	Test methods for mechanical characteristics of the cable
	A.4	Test methods for environmental characteristics
	A.5	Test method for electrical characteristics
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