| Optical fibre cables for aerial application |
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Recommendation ITU-T L.102 describes the characteristics, construction and test methods of optical fibre cables for aerial application (including lashed cables), which are not used along electrical power lines.
Note that Recommendation ITU-T L.26, Ed 3.0, was redesignated as ITU-T L.102/L.26, Ed 3.0, in February 2016.
First, in order to demonstrate the sufficient performance of an optical fibre, the characteristics that a cable should possess are described. Then, the methods of examining whether the cables possess these required characteristics are described. Herein, detailed performance criteria for a cable are recommended.
Recommended technical requirements are detailed by reference to IEC 60794-3-11 on outdoor optical fibre cables for duct, directly buried and lashed aerial applications. Changes and additions to these requirements that are suitable for aerial cable application are recommended herein.
The conditions required may differ according to the installation environment. Therefore, instances where agreement on detailed conditions should be determined between the customer and the manufacturer are stated.
Recommendations for the aerial cables used along electrical power lines are currently under study.
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| Citation: |
https://handle.itu.int/11.1002/1000/16523 |
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L series: Environment and ICTs, climate change, e-waste, energy efficiency; construction, installation and protection of cables and other elements of outside plant
L.100-L.199: Optical fibre cables
L.100-L.124: Cable structure and characteristics |
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2025-11-29 |
| Provisional name: | L.aer |
| Approval process: | AAP |
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In force |
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Maintenance responsibility: |
ITU-T Study Group 15 |
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ITU-T Supplement
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L Suppl. 4 (04/2016)
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Guidelines for developing a sustainable e-waste management system
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here
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here
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here
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L Suppl. 5 (12/2014)
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Life-cycle management of ICT goods
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here
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here
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here
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L Suppl. 20 (10/2015)
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Green public ICT procurement
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here
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here
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here
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L Suppl. 21 (04/2016)
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Implementation guidance for small- and medium-sized enterprises on information and communication technology supply chain due diligence concerning conflict minerals
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here
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here
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here
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L Suppl. 27 (10/2016)
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Supplement on success stories on e-waste management
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here
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here
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L Suppl. 28 (10/2016)
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Circular economy in information and communication technology; definition of approaches, concepts and metrics
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here
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here
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here
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L Suppl. 32 (10/2016)
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Supplement for eco-specifications and rating criteria for mobile phones eco-rating programmes
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here
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here
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here
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L Suppl. 33 (10/2016)
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Assessment of energy consumption of information and communication technology services
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here
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here
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here
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L Suppl. 39 (09/2020)
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ITU-T L.1470 - Optical fibre cable Recommendations and standardization guideline
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here
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here
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here
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L Suppl. 41 (05/2021)
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Requirements on energy efficiency measurement models and the role of artificial intelligence and big data
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L Suppl. 42 (05/2021)
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Guidelines on the environmental efficiency of machine learning processes in supply chain management
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L Suppl. 43 (05/2021)
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Smart energy saving of 5G base stations: Traffic forecasting and strategy optimization of 5G wireless network energy consumption based on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies
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L Suppl. 46 (12/2021)
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Definitions and recent trends in circular cities
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L Suppl. 47 (07/2022)
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Examples of resource saving within the information and communication technology sector
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L Suppl. 49 (07/2022)
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Overview on adaptation to climate change for information and communication technology networks
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L Suppl. 52 (10/2022)
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Computer processing, data management and energy perspective
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L Suppl. 53 (10/2022)
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Guidelines on the implementation of environmental efficiency criteria for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies
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L Suppl. 54 (10/2022)
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Guidance for assessing the greenhouse gas emissions consequences of the financial effects generated by information and communication technology
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here
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here
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here
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L Suppl. 55 (10/2022)
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Environmental efficiency and impacts on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of data centres and cloud computing
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L Suppl. 56 (10/2022)
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Guidelines for connecting cities and communities with the Sustainable Development Goals
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Guide on the use of ITU-T L-series Recommendations related to optical technologies for outside plant
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2024
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Optical fibres, cables and systems
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2024
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here
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Guide on the use of ITU-T L-series Recommendations related to optical technologies for outside plant
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2022
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Guide on the use of ITU-T L-series Recommendations related to optical technologies for outside plant
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2020
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Technical Report on Optical fibres, cables and systems
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2015
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here
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Partnering for solutions: ICTs in Smart Water Management
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2014
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here
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Resilient pathways: the adaptation of the ICT sector to climate change
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2014
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Greening ICT Supply Chains – Survey on Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Initiatives
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2012
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Review of Mobile Handset Eco-Rating Schemes
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2012
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here
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Boosting Energy Efficiency through Smart Grids
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2012
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here
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Optical fibres, cables and systems
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2009
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here
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