Customized Optical Fiber Solutions for Satellite & Radar 

Satellite communications and radar systems rely on high-precision signal timing and optical fiber infrastructure to transmit and process data across vast distances. Whether supporting aerospace, defense, or commercial applications, engineers tasked with installing and maintaining these essential RF-over-Fiber (RFoF) networks rely on M2 Optics solutions for validating network performance and addressing signal delay challenges.

In the lab, M2's Fiber Lab solutions enable network operators and equipment manufacturers to easily certify optical network devices by accurately replicating the optical characteristics and latency of existing and future network spans. In addition to providing all types and brands of optical fiber, high-frequency RF-over-Fiber (RFoF) device testing requires eliminating chromatic dispersion effects. To address this challenge, these specialized fiber spans and delay lines are built with integrated dispersion-compensating fiber (DCF).  Along with the terrestrial fiber-based satellite, radar, LiDAR, and DAS systems, Fiber Labs can also be specified to replicate “air” latency of RF transmissions (ex: the signal delay between a fighter jet and a radar tower) to user specification, enabling even further simulation of the communications network.

Signal timing and latency present another unique challenge in these environments. For example, a satellite ground station with multiple dishes at varying distances from the central operations hub experiences timing/sync issues, as each fiber span introduces a slightly different transmission delay. By leveraging M2's Fiber Lab solutions built with precision optical time delays, engineering teams can synchronize data transmission timing across multiple fiber paths, while saving rack space in the network environment.

For live networks, Fiber Monitoring Systems provide real-time visibility into fiber health, detecting anomalies or performance degradation that could impact mission-critical satellite or radar operations.

	Fiber Optic Network and Latency Simulators 100% customized to accurately replicate any fiber span All fiber types from Corning, Lightera/OFS, Prysmian, and Sumitomo Precise fiber lengths by distance or latency value Many efficient, high-density enclosure options Certify network devices, replicate span latency, and more
	Fiber Lab Optical Time Delay Solutions Precise, sub-nanosecond optical time delays in high-density formats Customized to user specifications and multiple efficient enclosure formats Effectively solves signal timing, sync, and equalization challenges
	Fiber Monitoring Systems Instantly detect fiber breaks, tampering, and issues in real-time Saves hours of time resolving issues while minimizing labor costs Monitors up to 64 fibers in a single 1RU unit Integrated, easy-to-install unit with minimal hardware
	Fiber Characterization Testing Services Chromatic Dispersion (CD) Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) Spectral Attenuation (SA) Choose one or multiple tests per application needs Performed by experienced Certified Fiber Characterization Engineers Note: OTDR traces are included with all Fiber Lab products