Capacitive Moisture Detection Apparatus.

Abstract

The invention is an apparatus for measuring the volume of water intrusion in underwater cables without dissecting the cables. The apparatus comprises a novel arrangement of a capacitive test fixture and an electrical impedance analyzer to provide measurement of the volume of water in a cable based on cable capacitance. The capacitive test fixture measures the electrical capacitance along the cable as the cable is fed through the test fixture.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 22, 1990
Accession Number
ADD014811

Entities

People

  • Charles E. Odams
  • David Rodrigeu
  • Michael Mcdonald

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analyzers
  • Cables
  • Capacitance
  • Detection
  • Electrical Impedance
  • Impedance
  • Intrusion
  • Inventions
  • Measurement
  • Moisture
  • Test Fixtures
  • Underwater Cables

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Software Engineering