Sensor arrays having light-powered transducers

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2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical waveguide sensor

C385S013000, C385S014000, C385S089000, C367S149000, C367S154000

Reexamination Certificate

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06937778

ABSTRACT:
A sensor array includes a plurality of sensor locations at which sensed signals are produced. A tension element holds locations at a given maximum spacing. The tension element includes an optical fiber. Light propagating on the optical fiber is applied to converters at each location for generating electrical power for the electrically powered portions of the array. The electrically powered portions may be a part of the sensor suite at each location, telemetry equipment, or both.

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