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Laying a transpacific cable - elte - Sep 16, 2016 http://newatlas.com/one-big-question-faster-cable/45430/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=f796313870-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-f796313870-91806145 Quote: The cable is really long; about 9,000 km (5,592 mi) had to be installed across the Pacific Ocean. So the first concern was how to manufacture the cable and purchase the right materials as well as manage the vessel that would deliver the cable. We also needed to consider getting the permits for the project, as well as closely monitoring the weather over the Pacific Ocean. Quote:To determine the cable layout, we had to conduct a route survey, look into permitting issues and check with various fishermen associations to see where the main fishing routes were. There was a company who provided us with a seabed map, so we relied on that to choose the route for the cable. As part of the route survey, we also had to check on the actual seabed condition and make sure there were no obstacles like abandoned ships in the way. All of this had to be considered and planned before we could begin to manufacture the cable at our plant. It's a continuous cable, so any mistakes or changes would have a dramatic impact on the manufacturing process. RE: Laying a transpacific cable - C C - Sep 18, 2016 Even in the 21st century, it's still a remarkable accomplishment. |