Title :
Microbend fiber-optic sensor as extended hydrophone
Author :
Lagakos, Nicholas ; Trott, W.J. ; Hickman, T.R. ; Cole, James H. ; Bucaro, Joseph A.
Author_Institution :
Acoustics Division, Naval Research Lab., Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
10/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel microbend fiber-optic acoustic sensor has been studied, both analytically and experimentally. The sensor is simple mechanically, insensitive to acceleration, and achieves shape flexibility by utilizing fairly long fiber lengths for the sensing element. The acoustic sensitivity and minimum detectable pressure of the sensor were found to be significantly improved over previously reported microbend sensors. Further optimization of the sensor appears possible.
Keywords :
Acoustooptic transducers; Optical fiber mechanical factors; Optical fiber transducers; Underwater acoustic transducers; Acceleration; Acoustic sensors; Acoustic signal detection; Mechanical sensors; Optical coupling; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Optical sensors; Sonar equipment;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1982.1071433
