SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING ELECTRIC POWER AND PROVIDING OPTICAL FIBER COMMUNICATIONS UNDER SEA WATER

摘要

A network for communicating and transmitting power is disclosed. At least one connection path between the terminal station and the first branching unit and between the first branching unit and the first submarine node comprises at least one connection path between the optical branching unit and the branching unit, Wherein the first undersea node is adapted to receive a plurality of wavelengths and provide at least one wavelength at the output thereof. The network includes a first power supply connected to the first cable head of the trunk cable and at least a second power supply connected to the second cable head of the trunk cable. The first power supply and at least the second power supply supply at least a minimum amount of current in the network either individually or in combination under normal or fault conditions.