Sag in a transmission line is the vertical gap between the support points, such as transmission towers, and the conductor 's lowest point. Before any conductor or OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) is strung between two towers, engineers must carefully calculate sag and tension. Purpose of Sag: Including appropriate sag protects transmission lines from excessive tension and potential damage, especially under adverse. Planning for aerial cable installation includes taking into account proper clearances, cable types and properties, and the mechanical stress loading on the cable. The proposed method. System and method for determining real-time sag and shape information of an electrical power line based on strain distribution along a length of an optical fiber associated with the power line.
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