An optical sensor assembly including a coupler and an optical fibre coil.
The coupler is attached to the central member of the cable at a position
where outer layers of the cable been removed. A first terminal of the
coupler is connected to an optical fibre traveling along the cable in a
fibre conduit external to the central strength member. A second terminal
of the coupler is connected to a first end of the coil and a third
terminal of the coupler is connected to an optical fibre a mirrored end.
The coil is supported about a tubular mandrel, which mandrel fits over
the cable. The other end of the coil is attached to the fibre in the
cable. The mandrel is located about the cable at a position covering the
coupler and the part of the cable where the outer layers are removed.