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Fiber optic position sensing and indicating apparatus for electrical interference sensitive environments

US4091280A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 1976
Grant dateMay 23, 1978
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Expiry dateSep 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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