Optical Fiber Networks for Remote Fiber Optic Sensors
This section is devoted to explain more carefully the most representative remote fiber-optic sensor systems for fiber optic sensors presented in Table 1, discussing their schemes, pros and cons.
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Also referred to as a Remote Test Unit (RTU), this rack mount OTDR is programmed to routinely monitor fibers for anomalies or degradation that can impair optical signals, with the help of an optical switch.
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