Truly distributed strain and temperature sensing using embedded optical fibers

Luc Thevenaz; Marc Nikles; Alexandre Fellay; Massimo Facchini; Philippe A. Robert

doi:10.1117/12.316986

21 July 1998 Truly distributed strain and temperature sensing using embedded optical fibers

Luc Thevenaz, Marc Nikles, Alexandre Fellay, Massimo Facchini, Philippe A. Robert

Proceedings Volume 3330, Smart Structures and Materials 1998: Sensory Phenomena and Measurement Instrumentation for Smart Structures and Materials; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316986
Event: 5th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, 1998, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Long-range distributed strain and temperature measurements along an optical fiber is presented, using a novel optical sensor based on stimulated Brillouin scattering. The optical effect only depends on the fiber material, so that the bare fiber itself acts as sensing element without any special fiber processing or preparation. The sensor accuracy is +/- 1 degree C for temperature and +/- 20 (mu) e for deformation. The spatial resolution is 1 meter and the sensor range is more than 20 km. Successful monitoring of a concrete dam element has been performed using an embedded standard cabled fiber. The temperature dynamics of lake waters have been also observed by simply laying a cable over the lake bed.

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Luc Thevenaz, Marc Nikles, Alexandre Fellay, Massimo Facchini, and Philippe A. Robert "Truly distributed strain and temperature sensing using embedded optical fibers", Proc. SPIE 3330, Smart Structures and Materials 1998: Sensory Phenomena and Measurement Instrumentation for Smart Structures and Materials, (21 July 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316986

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