Study of fiber optic sensor reliability, durability, and failure modes for shipboard machinery

Henry R. Hegner; Henry K. Whitesel

doi:10.1117/12.166848

7 February 1994 Study of fiber optic sensor reliability, durability, and failure modes for shipboard machinery

Henry R. Hegner, Henry K. Whitesel

Proceedings Volume 2072, Fiber Optic Physical Sensors in Manufacturing and Transportation; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.166848
Event: Optical Tools for Manufacturing and Advanced Automation, 1993, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

The U.S. Navy has embarked on a program to develop and install fiber optic (FO) sensors on hull, mechanical, and electrical equipment for control and monitoring purposes. Sensor reliability goals are 100,000 hours mean-time- between-failure and a life time of 40 years. This paper presents results of a study of FO systems and sensors with the goal of estimating reliability and durability in the shipboard environment. Sources of information were technical reports and papers, and direct inputs from manufacturers, developers, and users of FO sensors. Little information was available on reliability tests for individual sensors. Results indicate that existing FO sensor components and systems potentially can achieve the required Navy reliability and durability.

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Henry R. Hegner and Henry K. Whitesel "Study of fiber optic sensor reliability, durability, and failure modes for shipboard machinery", Proc. SPIE 2072, Fiber Optic Physical Sensors in Manufacturing and Transportation, (7 February 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.166848

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