Strain sensitive coax cable sensors for monitoring structures

Details Strain sensitive coax cable sensors for monitoring structures Strain sensitive coax cable sensors for monitoring structures

2005-10-06

2008-09-09

Lefkowitz, Edward (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Dynamometers

Responsive to force

C340S665000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07421910

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides increased structural monitoring systems that have sensitive continuous coaxial cable sensors. A preferred embodiment sensor cable of the invention includes an inner conductor, a dielectric jacket, and an outer conductor that is configured to passively deform responsively to strain in an associated structure. The deformation can be aided by the physical structure of the dielectric jacket, the outer conductor, or a combination of both. The deformation translates strain into a measurable change in a reflection coefficient associated with the outer conductor.

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