Ruggedized Fiber Optic Sound Velocity Profiler

Abstract

The present invention relates to an optical fiber cable for use with a system for determining a velocity profile of sound in a medium. The optical fiber cable comprises an inner layer of strength members, an outer layer of strength members, and at least one tube containing at least one optical fiber incorporated into the outer layer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 24, 2003
Accession Number
ADD020108

Entities

People

  • Anthony A. Ruffa

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attorneys
  • Bragg Gratings
  • Cables
  • Composite Materials
  • Diameters
  • Fiber Optics
  • Fiber-Optic Cables
  • Fibers
  • Frequency
  • Governments
  • Inventions
  • Materials
  • Optical Fibers
  • Patents
  • Undersea Warfare
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.