Analysis of current density distributions over the cross-section of OPGW cables using an analytical model and the FEM numerical method

Joao T. Pinho, Victor Dmitriev, Karlo Q. da Costa, Luciana Gonzalez, Sergio Colle, Marcelo A. Andrade, Joao C. V. da Silva, Mauro Bedia
2007 2007 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference  
Multiconductor OPGW cables have a double function: they serve for lightning protection and as a communications channel. In this work, we present some results of the analysis of current density distributions in these cables obtained by an analytical method and using the FEMLAB software.
doi:10.1109/imoc.2007.4404386 fatcat:qu5f4ffcvzbanikiwwqgbiqv2e