Intensity modulated fiber optic static pressure sensor system

Details Intensity modulated fiber optic static pressure sensor system Intensity modulated fiber optic static pressure sensor system

2005-10-07

2008-12-02

Font, Frank G (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical waveguide sensor

C385S013000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07460740

ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic sensor for measuring static pressure includes a cartridge housing having an end that is exposed to the atmosphere, a thin flexible membrane covering the exposed end of the cartridge housing such that the flexible membrane has an exposed side and a protected side, and a fiber bundle disposed within the cartridge housing, the fiber bundle comprising at least one fiber having a first polished end for transmitting light toward the membrane and a second end for being coupled to a light source or a receiver, the housing arranged to maintain the membrane at a distance from the first end of the fiber in a direction along a fiber axis, with free space between the first fiber end and the protected side of the flexible membrane.

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