This reference presents a comprehensive account of the recent advances and research in fiber optic sensor technology. Some fiber optic sensing applications based on spr phenomena and various issues, such as sensitivity enhancement, influence of external stimuli etc, have been an important part of the book. Optical fiber is a great example of an assignment on technology. Devices and technology optoelectronics, imaging and sensing book 2 kindle edition by grattan, l. An optical sensor is a sensor which uses an optical fiber as a sensing component.
Keywordsoptical sensor, optical sensor use in medical field i. An introduction to distributed optical fibre sensors. The fiber sensor can be either an intrinsic oneif the modulation takes place directly in the fiberor extrinsic, if the modulation is performed by some external transducer as depicted in fig. Depending on the application, fiber may be used because of its small size, or because no electrical power is. Optical fiber can also be used in structural health monitoring. Advanced applications bragg gratings and distributed sensors pp. In this way, the subject continues to mature and reach into.
Optical fiber sensors, an important application of the optical fiber, have experienced fast development, and attracted wide attentions in basic science as well as in practical applications. Both theoretical and experimental papers on fiber materials, devices, and system performance evaluation and measurements are eligible, with emphasis on. There are many technologies, but commercial solutions really boil down to two main categories. As an important parameter in industry, agriculture, biomedical, and aerospace, temperature possesses a significant position for the development of our society. Materials, devices, and systems is a new cuttingedge journal designed to fill a need in this rapidly evolving field for speedy publication of regular length papers. Fiber sensor technology has been used in various areas of industry, transportation, communication, security and defense, as well as daily life. Devices and technology optoelectronics, imaging and sensing. Systems and applications in optical fiber sensor technology the essential technology which underpins developments in optical fiber sensors continues to expand, and continues to be driven to a very large extent by advances in optoelectronics which have been produced for the everexpanding optical com munications systems and networks of the world. The fiber optic sensor has an optical fiber connected to a light source to allow for detection in tight spaces or where a small profile is beneficial. The use of fiber optic sensors in the oil and gas industry has continued to grow over the past few decades.
Opticalhead selection is the most crucial part of fiberoptic sensor specification, because it greatly affects the detection of the small stationary or moving parts found in most applications. Optical fiber sensor technology optoelectronics, imaging. This chapter examines the various types of fiber optic sensor technologies that are used today and explains some of the applications that are benefiting from fiber optic sensing. The first edition of this book is still available in paper back and it is tightly integrated and written by many of the early pioneers of fiber optic sensor technology. Optical fiber sensors are attractive candidates for structural integrity monitoring due to a number of. This type of sensor is able to detect stresses that may have a lasting impact on structures. Optical fiber sensor technology optoelectronics, imaging and sensing grattan, k. However, composite structures often experience mechanical strains that are also. Department of energy, and performed by the center for photonics technology of the bradley department of electrical and computer engineering at virginia tech. Simultaneous sensing of multiple sensing points with a single detection system and others. However, the implementation technologies can be radically different and the market characteristics contrast.
This book series will provide an invaluable source for researchers, engineers and. Optical fiber sensor technology covers both the principles and applications of this technology. With commercially available technology, such as led print heads having 1,000 ledscm, it is possible to design a side illuminated sensor that can. Where applicable, authors names, journal title book title, chapter titlearticle title, year of publication, volume number book chapter and the article number or pagination must be present. Mbs transmission 1985 1st industrial applications and military systems advent of. Fundamentals of optical fiber sensors wiley online books. Head office and distribution centre unit e1, 329 birnie avenue, lidcombe nsw 2141 abn 24 096 845 126 2003 2020 booktopia pty ltd. In this paper, among the various fiberoptic sensor technologies, especially, technologies such as fiber grating sensors, fiberoptic gyroscopes, and fiberoptic current sensors are discussed with emphasis on the principles and current status. This book introduces many new technology developments in optical fiber sensors. Its importance has been growing with the advancement of the technology and the expansion of the scope of its application, a growth this book fully describes. Fundamentals of optical fiber sensor technology the field of optical fiber sensors continues to expand and develop, being increasingly influenced by new applications of the technologies that have been the topics of research for some years.
Providing a fundamental understanding of the design, operation, and practical applications selection from optical fiber sensors book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading optical fiber sensor technology. This book presents a comprehensive account of recent advances and researches in fiber optic sensor technology. In this way, the subject continues to mature and reach into new areas of engineering. It is based on the principle of measuring analog attenuation. The point sensor approach uses a light sensor and an optical receiver to detect light in a given area, while the loop sensor fig. The light beam travels through the core by repeatedly bouncing off the.
Selected topics on optical fiber technology intechopen. Fiber optic sensor technology has wideranging potential in sensing and measurement and the aim of this paper is to explore the factors that determine this potential. Department of energy, and performed by the center for photonics technology of the bradley department of electrical and computer. A fiberoptic sensor is a sensor that uses optical fiber either as the sensing element intrinsic sensors, or as a means of relaying signals from a remote sensor to the electronics that process the signals extrinsic sensors. A fiber are used because of narrow size, no electric power is used. The basic motive behind this comparison is to show that the wireless sensor network is better than the optical fiber.
Thus, it has become a hot point to develop novel sensors for temperature monitoring. The need for both intrinsic and extrinsic fiber optic sensor technologies continues to grow. Concerted efforts developed fiber optic gyros and acoustics sensors in the form of hydrophones. This book is a compilation of works presenting recent developments and practical applications in optical sensor technology. For a reference on realworld fiber optic transmission, if you think you might like to really design hardware for that, agrawal is by far the best ive seen. Optical fiber high temperature sensor instrumentation for. The resulting change in the gauge length of the fiber is measured using interferometry i. Guide for authors optical fiber technology issn 10685200. Today, some success has been found in the commercialization of optical fiber sensors. Fiber optic sensor an overview sciencedirect topics. Optical fiber sensor technology, advanced applications bragg gratings and distributed sensors, builds upon the foundations of the subject in the preceding four volumes of this series, concentrating as they do upon both applications and the technology of advanced optical fiber sensors. Optical fiber sensor technology devices and technology l. Gp agrawal, fiberoptic communication systems, 4th edition you can sample the previous ed.
This report summarizes technical progress on the program singlecrystal sapphire optical fiber sensor instrumentation, funded by the national energy technology laboratory of the u. This paper will present a comparison among the wireless sensor network and the optical fiber. Previous volumes have covered the fundamentals of the field, devices and systems and chemical and. For each kind of sensor, the book highlights industrial applications, which range from oil and gas production to power line monitoring, plant and process engineering. Sensors free fulltext discerning localized thermal. This report summarizes technical progress over the fourth year of the optical fiber sensor technologies for efficient and economical oil recovery program, funded by the federal energy technology center of the u. Davis, status of the virtual acoustic sensor array vasa system technical development, nrl memorandum report mr5674169677, aug 2016. T download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. What types of fiber optic sensing technologies are available.
It offers a progressive history of each sensor type as well as basic principles and fundamental building blocks for practical applications in the electrical aerospace, defense and manufacturing, smart structure, undersea surveillance, medical, and. Optical fiber sensor technology optoelectronics, imaging and sensing. This book explains physical principles, unique benefits, broad categories, implementation aspects, and performance criteria of distributed optical fiber sensors dofs. Although electrical sensing technologies have been successfully deployed in countless applications, the introduction of optical sensing. The book will help beginners as well as established researchers in understanding the fundamentals and advancements of optical fiber plasmonic sensor technology. This book offers comprehensive, stateoftheart information about timedomain fiberoptic testing.
An optical fiber with a very high density of sensing points. It provides the reader with a broad overview and sampling of the innovative research on optical sensors in the world. The basic principles of fiber sensing are well established and share much with fiber communications. Compared with traditional electronic sensors, optical fiber sensors break out for the compact structure, corrosion resistance. Fiber optic sensor work began in the mid1970s with a variety of multimode fiber optic sensors and early iterations of sagnac and machzehnder interferometers. The optical fiber consists of the core and the cladding, which have different refractive indexes. A comprehensive introduction to this fast growing technology this book provides an introduction to the rapidly advancing and expanding field of fiber optic sensors, with chapters contributed by internationally recognized experts. This book provides an introduction to the rapidly advancing and expanding field of fiber optic sensors, with chapters contributed by internationally recognized experts. Using fiber optics in arc flash detection applications. Optical fiber is an intrinsic part of the lighttransmitting concrete building product litracon. Each of the three sectionsbasic components, technology, and applicationsoffers a standalone primer on a key area of the field. Progress in optical fiber sensors the field of optical fiber sensor technology is one that continues to expand and develop at a rate that could. It contains 10 chapters that encompass contributions from various individuals and research groups working in the area of optical sensing. Previous volumes have covered the fundamentals of the field, devices and systems.
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