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Fiber optic-based probe for use in conductive media

  • US 20040169132A1
  • Filed: 01/30/2004
  • Published: 09/02/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for monitoring and alerting to change in media adjacent a part of said system, comprising:

  • at least one array of optical fibers affixed to a support, each optical fiber having an end exposed orthogonal to said media, wherein an optical signal is maintained on each said optical fiber at least during a portion of operation of said system, and wherein said array is configured to provide a pre-specified level of detail regarding said change;

    at least one source in operable communication with each said optical fiber at least during a portion of operation of said system;

    at least one optical coupler; and

    at least one sub-system in operable communication with each said optical fiber at least during a portion of operation of said system, wherein said sub-system processes said data to provide real time alerting to said change, and wherein said sub-system records and displays said change.

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