Title :
Multiplexing methods for fibre optic strain sensors
Author :
Dakin, J.P. ; Xu, M.G. ; Geiger, H.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Southampton Univ., UK
Abstract :
The paper briefly reviews a number of methods for multiplexing optical-fibre-based strain sensors. These are intended for application for structural monitoring, for example in aerospace composites or civil engineering structures. Particular emphasis is placed on methods for addressing arrays of sensors using acousto-optic tunable filters and optical time domain reflectometry, which have been recently developed in the authors´ laboratory
Keywords :
acousto-optical devices; fibre optic sensors; multiplexing; strain measurement; time-domain reflectometry; acousto-optic tunable filters; aerospace composites; civil engineering structures; fibre optic strain sensors; multiplexing method; optical time domain reflectometry; reviews; sensor array addressing; structural monitoring;
Conference_Titel :
Sensing Via Strain, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
