However, designing a network using ADSS cable is not a matter of simple span calculations. It requires a deep understanding of mechanical loading, environmental forces (ice and wind), and—most critically— control.
Aerial cables oscillate. Low-frequency galloping (wind across the span) and high-frequency Aeolian vibration (small eddies) cause spacer fatigue and wear at the suspension points. The guidelines dictate damper placement and span lengths.