Claims
- 1. An embedded fiber optic sensor comprised of:an optical fiber optic strand prepared for embedding in a composite material by cleaning, attaching end connectors and placing protective coating around the optical fiber optic strand; said optical fiber coated with an X-ray opaque material that is compatible with composite material and its component materials; and said coated optical fiber embedded in the composite material.
Parent Case Info
This is a divisional application of a application Ser. No. 09/246,174, filed Oct. 29, 1998 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,141,480.
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