Optical Temperature Sensing Arrangement for Towed Cable

Abstract

A system for sensing water temperature includes a tow cable with an exterior surface having at least one helical groove formed therein and a metal tube lying in each helical groove. At least one optical temperature sensing element is provided in each metal tube. A thermally-conducting material fills each metal tube and surrounds each optical temperature sensing element contained therein. An outer jacket layer is formed over the tow cable and metal tube.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 04, 2001
Accession Number
ADD019802

Entities

People

  • Peter E. Seaman
  • Thomas R. Stottlemyer

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

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  • Sensors

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  • Physics

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