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Fiber-Optic Distribution Of Pulsed Power To Multiple SensorsOptoelectronic systems designed according to time-sharing scheme distribute optical power to multiple integrated-circuit-based sensors in fiber-optic networks. Networks combine flexibility of electronic sensing circuits with advantage of electrical isolation afforded by use of optical fibers instead of electrical conductors to transmit both signals and power. Fiber optics resist corrosion and immune to electromagnetic interference. Sensor networks of this type useful in variety of applications; for example, in monitoring strains in aircraft, buildings, and bridges, and in monitoring and controlling shapes of flexible structures.
Document ID
19960022426
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Kirkham, Harold
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 20
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Systems
Report/Patent Number
NPO-19420
Accession Number
96B10241
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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