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Author
Duston, D. K.
Title
Laser Smoke Detection.
Coporate
Espey Mfg. and Electronics Corp., Saratoga Springs, NY
Report
U.S. Patent 3,924,252, December 2, 1975, 16 p.
Keywords
smoke detectors | lasers | fire alarm systems
Identifiers
detection systems
Abstract
The system monitors the scattering interactions of a laser beam with aerosols found within a building. It can discriminate smoke from other aerosols; therefore, it can serve as an effective early warning system for fire detectors.