Rugged fiber optic towed array

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2006-12-11

2010-11-23

Healy, Brian M. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Input/output coupler

C385S012000, C385S100000, C385S104000, C385S134000, C385S147000, C367S149000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07840105

ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic towed array is provided. The array includes a flexible core upon which is disposed a semi-rigid mandrel. The semi-rigid mandrel has a helical groove formed therein, in which is disposed an optical fiber, the optical fiber including a plurality of fiber gratings. The mandrel is in turn covered with a nylon or fiber screen and encased in a layer of open cell foam, which is encased in a protective covering that includes at least one strength member disposed along a longitudinal axis of the array.

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