Integral fiber optic-based condition sensors detect conditions of a composite structure, e.g., a coated wire assembly so as to detect damage or conditions that may damage the same. Preferably, at least one optical fiber sensor having a plurality of Bragg gratings written into the fiber at spaced-apart...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7154081?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7154081 - Composite structures, such as coated wiring assemblies, having integral fiber optic-based condition detectors and systems which employ the same