| 摘要 |
A method of and an apparatus for coupling a first optical transmission means ( 10,42 ), such as an optical fibre, embedded within an aircraft composite ( 12,40 ) to a second optical transmission means ( 14 ), such as an optical fibre, external to the composite ( 12,40 ) is described. The method comprises locating the position of the first optical means ( 10,42 ) embedded within the composite ( 12,40 ) using X-ray scanning for example; forming a passageway ( 20,62 ) by laser machining or drilling within the composite ( 12,40 ) to the first optical transmission means ( 10,42 ); and establishing an optical connection between the first and second optical transmission means ( 10,42,14 ) at the intersection of the passageway ( 20,62 ) and the first optical transmission means ( 10,42 ).
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