Reliability in fiber optical sensor applications

Philipp M. Nellen; Rolf Brönnimann; Marcel Held; Urs J. Sennhauser

doi:10.1117/12.477403

30 April 2003 Reliability in fiber optical sensor applications

Philipp M. Nellen, Rolf Brönnimann, Marcel Held, Urs J. Sennhauser

Proceedings Volume 4940, Reliability of Optical Fiber Components, Devices, Systems, and Networks; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477403
Event: Photonics Fabrication Europe, 2002, Bruges, Belgium

Abstract

Fiber optic sensors are potentially very well suited for condition monitoring of environment, materials, structures, and facilities. However, there is a long way from a laboratory prototype to a reliable industrial sensor system. Based on the examples of two fiber Bragg grating systems, both used for long term monitoring of strain and temperature on bridges, general sensor system reliability will be discussed. In addition, specific reliability considerations and lifetime tests, especially for optical fibers and Bragg gratings, coatings, and adhesives will be presented.

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Philipp M. Nellen, Rolf Brönnimann, Marcel Held, and Urs J. Sennhauser "Reliability in fiber optical sensor applications", Proc. SPIE 4940, Reliability of Optical Fiber Components, Devices, Systems, and Networks, (30 April 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477403

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