Simultaneous strain, temperature, and vibration measurement using a multiplexed FBG/FFPI sensor system

Yun-jiang Rao, Philip J. Henderson, David A. Jackson, Lin Zhang, Ian Bennion, Richard O. Claus (Editor), William B. Spillman, Jr. (Editor)

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Abstract

A novel technique for simultaneous measurement of static- strain, temperature and vibration for structural health monitoring is demonstrated using a wavelength-multiplexed in-fiber-Bragg-grating (FBG)/fiber-Fabry-Perot- interferometer (FFPI) sensor system, which combines the advantages of both FBGs and fiber-optic low-coherence interferometry. An experimental system, including two 1m long FFPIs with central wavelengths of 1531nm and 1534nm and a FBG with a central wavelength of 1555nm, is demonstrated. A static strain resolution of better than 1 (mu) (epsilon) , a temperature sensitivity of 0.1 degrees C and a vibration amplitude sensitivity of better than 1nm/(root) Hz have been obtained. The system cross-talk measured is less than -50dB.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)432-437
JournalProceedings of SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume3330
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Jul 1998
Event5TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SMART STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS - San Diego, United States
Duration: 1 Mar 19985 Mar 1998

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