Fiber Optics as an Angular Sensor.
Abstract
This patent application discloses an uncomplicated, compact and environmentally-immune sensor for the degree of articulation of finger joints in a remote underwater vehicle which uses a length of an optical fiber connected to each finger joint. As the joint is rotated, the bending of the optical fiber changes the attenuation of light through the fibers and a detector monitoring this change provides a signal that is correlated to the degree of articulation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 27, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADD011886
Entities
People
- H. Rieger
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy