Fiber optic position sensing and indicating apparatus for electrical interference sensitive environments
US4091280A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 1976 |
| Grant date | May 23, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 1996 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D5/34
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus is disclosed for remotely sensing the mechanical position of one r more objects in an electrical inferference sensitive environment, such as the landing gear of an aircraft of the like in which is utilized a passive, fiber optic transmission system having means for testing the continuity of the system to enhance safety and reliability.
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