Abstract: Disclosed is a joint assembly for an optical cable. In some embodiments, the joint assembly may include a termination assembly adjacent to a joint, enclosed in a boot assembly, wherein the termination assembly electrically connects, or grounds, a first optical cable and a second optical cable. The termination assembly may include a heat shrink layer surrounding a core of the optical cable, wherein the core comprises a plurality of fibers surrounded by a plurality of strength members, and a first tape layer formed around the heat shrink layer. The termination assembly may further include a non-metallic gripping layer formed over the first tape layer, a second tape layer formed over the non-metallic gripping layer, and a non-metallic material formed over the second tape layer.

Abstract: An improved deepwater optical fiber cable with abrasion protection and techniques for manufacturing the same are provided. For example, the abrasion protected deepwater cable may be a modification or enhancement of an existing special application (SPA) optical fiber cable. One or more additional layers of metallic tape and jackets may be added to the outermost layer of the SPA cable. The tape and jacket layers may have different thicknesses and may be made from different materials to optimize protection against man-made objects or otherwise naturally occurring materials in deep water environments, such as fish aggregation devices (FADs).

Abstract: An improved deepwater optical fiber cable with abrasion protection and techniques for manufacturing the same are provided. For example, the abrasion protected deepwater cable may be a modification or enhancement of an existing special application (SPA) optical fiber cable. One or more additional layers of metallic tape and jackets may be added to the outermost layer of the SPA cable. The tape and jacket layers may have different thicknesses and may be made from different materials to optimize protection against man-made objects or otherwise naturally occurring materials in deep water environments, such as fish aggregation devices (FADs).