#submarine cables

[mapsontheweb]

Bathymetry of submarine cables & earthquakes from 1923 - 2023

#maps #submarine cables #earthquakes

[macmanx]

The world is connected by just 500 cables. America is spying on them, China is building out a competing network, Russia is threatening to break them, and everyone else is caught in the middle.

#privacy #security #surveillance #communications #the internet #geopolitics #submarine cables #spy networks #johnny harris

[indizombie]

The researchers wrote that intensifying tropical cyclones in the northern Pacific Ocean are stressing submarine cables off the coast of Taiwan, whose sovereignty is under threat as China claims territorial rights over the island. And in strategically important polar regions, melting glacial and sea ice “are profoundly changing ocean conditions more rapidly than many other places on Earth,” the researchers found. “Our analysis clearly stresses the need to carefully plan cable routes and landing station locations factoring in a range of local hazards and how those are affected by climate change,” co-author Thomas Wahl, an associate professor in UCF’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, said in a release.

Daniel Cusick, ‘Global Internet Connectivity Is at Risk from Climate Disasters’, Scientific American

#Scientific American #Daniel Cusick #Global Internet Connectivity #Climate Disasters #Pacific Ocean #submarine cables #Taiwan #China #Thomas Wahl #UCF

[hardikseo]

#submarine cables

[kramlabs]

#submarine cables #undersea cables #cyber warfare #cyber attack #uuv #war bots

[poojascmi]

High voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission of electricity is a form of DC current over long distance through overhead transmission line or submarine cables.   

Read More-http://latestcmiblogs.weebly.com/article/apac-hvdc-transmission-systems-used-for-transmission-of-power-over-long-distance

#High voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission #High voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission market #High voltage direct current #electric current #submarine cables #cables

[rohit0024]

Submarine Cables Market Size Worth $44.33 Billion By 2030

Submarine Cables Market Size Worth $44.33 Billion By 2030

Submarine Cables Market Growth & Trends The global submarine cable market is expected to reach USD 44.33 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.1%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing investments in offshore wind farms, inter-country, and island connections for improved power supply and communication, and growing investments in oil & gas deep-water drilling…

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#Submarine Cables

[bravo-benji]

Honestly—hot toxic take. I hope the rich Titanic submersible dude bros die. Let this teach the rich the errors of their ways! Regulations exist for a reason! Stop doing stupid shit with ur unimaginable wealth and just fucking chill for 2 seconds or you’ll be sealed in an iron coffin and thrown into the ocean 🌊

Eat the rich extends to this too.

#eat the rich #titanic #submarine #titanic submarine #submersible cables #rich dumb idiots #drown under the sea #iron coffin #they deserve to suffocate #i wish them the worst

[kafi-farigh-yusra]

A mother lost his only son and husband to the ship wrecks. Let's be respectful if not sad about it. Money can't buy oxygen, this is true. Similar efforts are not made when hundreds of people die of a silly reason everyday, this is true as well. But dying with full realization of how you will not be able to breath in some time, more than 12,000 feet below Earth with absolutely no one around in darkness, all alone, this is actually quite disturbing and no one deserved it. It's not funny.

#titanic wreck #titan submersible #lost submersible #oceangate #submarine #oceangate submersible #submersible cables

[kasumingo]

Wonder what it would take to take the world's entire internet offline

#if i was a supervillain i would plant explosives on every single submarine cable #txt #considering it #*for legal reasons this is a joke

[mapsontheweb]

Data Flows through Submarine Internet Cables

by u/vloewe

#maps #vloewe #submarine cables

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in 1866 – Completion of the first submarine cable link underneath the Atlantic, from Valentia Island, Co Kerry to Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.

The 1866 submarine cable snaked along the Atlantic Ocean seabed to connect Telegraph Field at Foilhommerum Bay on Valentia Island, Co Kerry (Ireland) to Heart’s Content in Newfoundland (now part of Canada). The 1866 cable wasn’t actually the first trans-Atlantic submarine cable though; it was the fourth attempt, though the first which was successful, after multiple failed attempts in 1857, 1858,…

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#Atlantic #First Submarine Cable #History #History of Ireland #Ireland #Irish History #Kerry #Newfoundland #Today in Irish History #Trinity Bay #Valentia Island

[nec-india]

Discover the NEC Submarine Cable System, a revolutionary network linking continents underwater. Created by NEC Corporation, it enables lightning-fast data transmission worldwide, shaping modern global communication.

#Submarine Cable System #NEC India #NEC Corporation #poweringbilliondreams

[techtrends-today]

How to Repair Damaged Subsea Cables?

Imagine a subsea cable operator named Alex, a steward of a vast network that serves as the digital artery for remote communities. During a stormy night, an urgent call breaks the silence: a crucial subsea cable, snaking for miles under the sea's abyss, succumbed to damage. For Alex, this scenario transcends technical adversity—it represents a severed lifeline. The repercussions are immediate and widespread, threatening the very thread that holds together the commerce, healthcare, education, and communication of thousands. Alex’s mission is clear, repair the damaged cable swiftly and efficiently. The quest to reconnect a disconnected community begins.

The State of Subsea Cables: Stats and Facts

The International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) reports numerous cable faults annually, affecting global connectivity significantly. Subsea cables, while robust, are vulnerable to various threats, from ship anchors to natural occurrences. A leadvent study has quantified the economic impacts of such outages, revealing that downtime can translate to losses in the billions, depending on the industries and regions afflicted.

Industry-specific research pinpoints that anchor drags and natural disasters constitute the paramount causes of cable damage. A substantial amount of this data is corroborated by technology assessments from firms like GlobalTech Research, which highlight the emergence of sophisticated repair technologies that enhance operational effectiveness during recovery missions.

Renowned professionals like Dr. Emily Greene and Michael Chan emphasize the indispensable role of these cables, not just for connectivity but as key economic and social pillars. "Subsea cables are not merely infrastructure; they're our modern society's backbone," articulates Dr. Greene.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Among Industry Leaders

Q. What triggers the most damage to subsea cables?

Most damages result from human activities, specifically anchor drags from ships and fishing nets, as well as natural disturbances such as earthquakes. Dr. Sofia Lee stresses, “The pressing need for preemptive strategies is clear; better mapping and protective measures can dramatically decrease downtime incidents.”

Q. How are damaged subsea cables detected and located?

Detection is typically achieved through the use of signal testing methods such as time-domain reflectometry. Precise location, however, often requires remote-operated vehicles (ROVs) equipped with sonar to traverse ocean depths and assess the damage directly.

Q. What methodologies are employed in the repair process?

The spectrum of technologies involves ROVs for deep-sea interventions, surface ships to retrieve and mend cables, and advanced equipment for jointing and splicing the cables underwater.

Q. What is the usual timeline for a cable repair?

While dependent on factors like location and sea conditions, a standard repair operation can take anywhere from days to weeks. Alex Martin from Seabed Solutions Inc. outlines, 

“Innovations are shortening repair timeframes, emphasizing quick restoration to mitigate the socio-economic disruptions caused by outages.”

Q. How does subsea cable damage impact societies and economies?

Outages can stall critical data transfer, leading to significant economic loss and social disruption. Michael Chan conveys, "These outages ripple across sectors—disrupting finance, healthcare, communication—which underscores the imperative for rapid response capabilities."

Q. How can the durability of subsea cables be enhanced against future threats?

Investment in mapping technologies, proactive maintenance schedules, and implementing buffer zones around cable routes are some of the advocated steps for increased resilience.

Q. What environmental factors must be considered during repairs?

Assessing ecological footprints is a must. The repair process should ensure marine life preservation and minimal disruption to the ocean floor ecology.

With guidance from experienced voices such as Dr. Greene and Mr. Chan, leadvent is not just a service provider but a partner that comprehends the depth of accountability vested in safeguarding the digital existence of communities worldwide. We facilitate industry leaders to weather the storm—bringing resilience, expertise, and innovation to the fore of subsea cable repair efforts.

In connecting the disconnected, we don't just restore cables; we revive communities. Join us in safeguarding the world's digital lifeline.

#Subsea cable #submarine power cable #Leadvent #Youtube

[sports9885]

The rising telecom subscriptions and high investments in offshore wind farms have been directly influencing the growth of submarine cable market over the forecast period of 2021 to 2028. Also the growing investments of content and cloud service providers are also flourishing the growth of the submarine cable market. Also the increasing internet traffic in emerging regions is also positively impacting the growth of the market. Furthermore, the growing demand for bandwidth is also acting as an active growth driver towards the growth of the submarine cable market. Moreover, the increasing number of offshore wind farms, rising demand for inter-country and island power connections and is creating a huge demand for submarine cable as well as lifting the growth of the submarine cable market.

#Submarine Cable Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2028

[oliverreigns]

#Submarine Power Cable Market #energy & mining