Optics: measuring and testing – For optical fiber or waveguide inspection
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Nguyen, Tu T. (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
For optical fiber or waveguide inspection
Reexamination Certificate
active
11450327
ABSTRACT:
Methods for calibrating and making measurements using fiber optic sensors are disclosed using backscattered wavelengths and independent sensors. The disclosure sets outs methods applicable with fiber optic sensors either in a deployed in a loop and in a linear configuration and useful for measurements including temperature.
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Mullins Oliver C.
Ramos Rogerio T.
Schroeder Robert J.
Yamate Tsutomu
Castano Jaime A.
Edwards Dona C.
Nguyen Tu T.
Osha & Liang LLP
Schlumberger Technology Corp.
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