Litton Systems, Inc.

Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Company, Inc.

William David Briggs

Eric Lee Goldner

Dennis P Bevan

Gary Thomas Griffin

Robert L Kaplan

Dennis Patrick Bevan

A sensor array cable and method of construction thereof utilizing a sensor/interlink assembly to facilitate the relatively easy and inexpensive installation of a sensor device in a cable that includes a strength member to provide tensile strength to the cable, optical fibers or wires for carrying electrical or optical energy to and from the sensor device, and a protective outer jacket. A portion of the protective outer jacket is removed allowing access to the inner strength member and optical fibers. A segment of the strength member is removed and an interlink/sensor assembly is installed in its place. The interlink serves to maintain the tensile strength of the cable. Optical fibers and/or electrical wires are connected to the sensor device for operation. The interlink/sensor assembly and associated optical fibers and electrical wires are then enclosed in an overmold which is sealed to the outer protective jacket.

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Willow Creek, CA, United States of America

William David Briggs