NASA NTRS · 19790000390
Fiber-optic proximity sensor
Abstract
Proximity sensor for mechanical hand of remote manipulator incorporates fiber optics to conduct signals between light source and light detector. Fiber optics are not prone to noise from electromagnetic interference and radio-frequency interference as are sensors using long electrical cables.
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Bejczy, A. K., Hermann, W. A., Primus, H. C.. 1980-04-01. Fiber-optic proximity sensor. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19790000390
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