DocumentCode
305268
Title
A biaxial optical fiber sensor for measuring acceleration in harsh environments
Author
Morante, M.A. ; Cobo, A. ; López-Higuera, J.M.
Author_Institution
Photonics Eng. Group, Cantabria Univ., Santander, Spain
Volume
1
fYear
1996
fDate
18-21 Nov. 1996
Firstpage
240
Abstract
An optical fiber sensor suitable for measuring two-dimensional accelerations in hazardous environments is presented. The main features of the system are its light weight transducer head, simple electronics, very good stability and accuracy and low cost.
Keywords
acceleration measurement; fibre optic sensors; measurement errors; optical design techniques; stability; transducers; acceleration measurement; acceleration sensors; accuracy; biaxial optical fiber sensor; harsh environments; hazardous environments; light weight transducer head; low cost; simple electronics; two-dimensional accelerations; very good stability; Acceleration; Accelerometers; Frequency; Intensity modulation; Light sources; Optical coupling; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Signal processing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting, 1996. LEOS 96., IEEE
Conference_Location
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-3160-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/LEOS.1996.565217
Filename
565217
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