Fiber optic vibration detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9599504
APP PUB NO 20150033865A1
SERIAL NO

13954507

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An apparatus to detect vibration is provided. The apparatus comprises an optical transmitter and an optical receiver. The optical transmitter is configured to send an optical signal that is modified by a vibration sensor. The optical receiver configured to receive the optical signal from the vibration sensor, the optical signal comprising fluctuations responsive to vibration of the vibration sensor. The optical signal includes a radio frequency (RF) signal. The vibration sensor is comprised by an optical assembly configured to detect underground vibrations.

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  • RAYTHEON COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rollinger, Andrew R Topanga, US 5 32

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