A FIBRE-OPTIC CABLE RESPONSIVE TO MICROBENDING FORCES

摘要

A fibre-optic cable responsible to microbending and forming part of a device for measuring pressure in accordance with the principle of creating a periodic mechanical disturbance in the fibre. The cable comprises a fibre (F) having a core (C) and a core-sheating (M). An elongated element in the form of a twisted filament (T1, T2) or a twisted band (B) extends along the fibre, and a primary shield (H) encases the fibre and the twisted element.