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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 06, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2005
Frank M. Haran, North Vancouver, CA;
Ronald E. Beselt, Burnaby, CA;
Frank M. Haran, North Vancouver, CA;
Ronald E. Beselt, Burnaby, CA;
Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, NJ (US);
Abstract
A compact, long lasting sensor for measuring components such as moisture in moving sheets including paper in a papermaking apparatus employs light sources that produce radiation within defined wavelength regions of interest and the light sources are modulated at high frequencies using non-mechanical techniques. A single detector with various radiation sources can measure at all frequencies while keeping information separated. Superluminescent light emitting diode or laser diode light sources can be directly electrically modulates for improved noise rejection. These higher power and bright light sources afford excellent fiber optic launch efficiency and permits the sensor to be scanned at much faster rates over the paper being monitored.