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A critical comparison of reflectometry methods for location of wiring faults

Furse et al., 2006

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5100754079442320254
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Furse C
Chung Y
Lo C
Pendayala P
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Smart structures and systems

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Aging wiring in buildings, aircraft and transportation systems, consumer products, industrial machinery, etc. is among the most significant potential causes of catastrophic failure and maintenance cost in these structures. Smart wire health monitoring can therefore have a, u [" …
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    • G01R31/08—Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
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