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Multiplexed and distributed optical fibre sensors

Multiplexed and distributed optical fibre sensors
Multiplexed and distributed optical fibre sensors
The viability and economy of optical fibre sensors is greatly improved by multiplexing, the method by which many individual passive heads can be interrogated by a common opto-electronics terminal. For space applications, multiplexing offers the added attraction of greatly reduced weight, as the fibre cable network and passive sensor units will generally be much lighter than their electrical counterparts and there is no need for heavy electromagnetic screening materials. The ultimate form of multiplexing, and the maximum weight saving is achieved when the sensor consists of a single length of fibre cable and where the terminal unit can monitor and resolve the variation of a physical parameter, as a continuous function along the length of the fibre. Such a sensor is called a distributed sensing system.
Dakin, J.P.
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Dakin, J.P.
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Dakin, J.P. (1992) Multiplexed and distributed optical fibre sensors. ESA Conference Advanced Materials for Lightweight Structures ESTEC, Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands. 25 - 27 Mar 1992.

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The viability and economy of optical fibre sensors is greatly improved by multiplexing, the method by which many individual passive heads can be interrogated by a common opto-electronics terminal. For space applications, multiplexing offers the added attraction of greatly reduced weight, as the fibre cable network and passive sensor units will generally be much lighter than their electrical counterparts and there is no need for heavy electromagnetic screening materials. The ultimate form of multiplexing, and the maximum weight saving is achieved when the sensor consists of a single length of fibre cable and where the terminal unit can monitor and resolve the variation of a physical parameter, as a continuous function along the length of the fibre. Such a sensor is called a distributed sensing system.

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Published date: 1992
Venue - Dates: ESA Conference Advanced Materials for Lightweight Structures ESTEC, Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands, 1992-03-25 - 1992-03-27

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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/77359
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Date deposited: 11 Mar 2010
Last modified: 13 Mar 2024 23:49

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Author: J.P. Dakin

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