Use this aerial fiber optic cable engineering checklist to evaluate span length, sag, installation tension, wind and ice load, pole loading, ground clearance, and the correct choice between ADSS, Figure-8, and messenger-supported cable. This page summarizes key engineering considerations frequently encountered in real field conditions. Aerial Cable Installation. A practical pre-design and RFQ checklist for telecom operators, ISPs, contractors, utilities, and distributors evaluating ADSS, Figure-8, or messenger-supported aerial fiber optic cable. 2 The cable shall be used for aerial install levant IEC, ITU-T and EIA Recommendation or bette ha 25 years without any at en ar ing can be changed w ted by a metal cover firmly secured to the flange. A protective wrap shall be. The construction and design of aerial fiber optic cables, such as the single and double sheath unitube ADSS cable, play a crucial role in establishing dependable communication networks. However, the specific applications environment in which they are deployed may require that certain other design attributes be given special consideration when. Aerial Cable Installation Deploying fiber above ground on poles or towers removes the need for underground digging and is particularly useful when the ground is uneven, rocky or both.