An inexpensive optical time domain reflectometer is disclosed that comprises a variable delay device and that is capable of identifying the location of a damage portion of a fiber optic cable with great accuracy and minimal power consumption. A method of providing a vehicle with an on-board optical time domain reflectometer is also disclosed.

 
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