Fiber optic hydrophone having rigid mandrel
CA 2199087 C · Owner: Litton Systems, Inc. · Inventors: Frederick, Donald A.; Cappi, John F.
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A fiber optic interferometric sensor for use in a hydrophone system at high pressures includes a reference fiber wrapped around a rigid inner cylinder. A solid layer of compliant material is applied over the reference fiber. The sensing arm of the interferometer is wound over the layer of material applied over the reference fiber. The outer material is sufficiently compliant to provide acoustic sensitivity comparable to that of air-backed hydrophones.
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- Filed March 4, 1997 and granted February 20, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 4, 2017.
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