Enlightenment of Saint Martin Island: Underwater Submarine Cable and its Reliability

Abstract

Submarine cable is most preferable technology to provide electricity and broadband internet into Saint Martin of Bangladesh. The most efficient path, its geographical information and the possible threats should be analyzed before installing cable. A geographical survey on Naaf channel and possible landing station (North Beach, Saint Martin and Dokkin Para, Shah Porir Dip) are shown. The route through the seabed and suitable type of submarine power cable are also proposed in the paper. The conditions of the proposed area are suitable for installing cable and threats are not fatal.