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Method for measuring and calibrating measurements using optical fiber distributed sensor

US7126680B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2006
Grant dateOct 24, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K15/002
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods for calibrating and making measurements using fiber optic sensors are disclosed using backscattered wavelengths and independent sensors. The disclosure sets outs methods applicable with fiber optic sensors either in a deployed in a loop and in a linear configuration and useful for measurements including temperature.

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