Optics: measuring and testing – For optical fiber or waveguide inspection
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-24
2006-10-24
Nguyen, Tu T. (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
For optical fiber or waveguide inspection
Reexamination Certificate
active
07126680
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
Kanak Wayne I.
Nava Robin C.
Nguyen Tu T.
Wang William L.
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