Optics: measuring and testing – For optical fiber or waveguide inspection
Patent
1997-06-05
1999-07-13
Kim, Robert H.
Optics: measuring and testing
For optical fiber or waveguide inspection
G01N 2100
Patent
active
059234148
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus (OTDR) for accurately locating and measuring the optical parameters and characteristics of fiberoptic cables which reduces the adverse effects of coherence noise without effecting the stability and repeatability of the acquired locating and measuring information.
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Bridge Gary D.
Wagner Paul D.
GN Nettest (New York) Inc.
Kim Robert H.
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