Patent ID: 6937778
Filing Date: 2005-08-30
Classification: G01H,G01S,G01V

Abstract:
1. An array of sensors, spaced apart by a tension element, said array comprising: a first sensor for sensing an environmental condition and for generating a first signal in response thereto; a second sensor for sensing said environmental condition and for generating a second signal in response thereto; a tension element coupled to said first and second sensors for tending to keep said first and second sensors at first and second locations separated by a physical spacing no greater than a given amount; a first electrically operated transducer co-located with said first sensor and coupled thereto for receiving said first signal and for transmitting at least a signal related to said first signal to a node of said array, said first electrically operated transducer including a terminal for receiving energizing potential; a second electrically operated transducer co-located with said second sensor and coupled thereto for receiving said second signal and for transmitting at least a signal related to said second signal to a node of said array, said second electrically operated transducer including a terminal for receiving energizing potential; a light-carrying optical fiber extending between said first and second locations; and a light-to-electric converter located at each of said first and second locations for receiving light from said optical fiber, and for converting said light into said energizing potential.