Optical Fibers For Structural Sensing Applications

E. H. Urruti; R. M. Hawk; P. E. Blaszyk

doi:10.1117/12.948899

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16 January 1989 Optical Fibers For Structural Sensing Applications

E. H. Urruti, R. M. Hawk, P. E. Blaszyk

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Proceedings Volume 0986, Fiber Optic Smart Structures and Skins; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.948899
Event: O-E/Fiber LASE '88, 1988, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Understanding of critical variables in coating properties and fiber design will allow optimization of sensing and communication performance in structurally embedded applications. The severe environmental requirements for optical fibers in smart-skin applications requires advanced research and development in fiber/coating systems. Several approaches to high temperature, thin coating systems are discussed. Optical fiber sensing systems further require a wide range of ability to couple or de-couple external perturbations from propagation characteristics. The effects of coating physical properties, such as modulus and cross-link density on this coupling are investigated.

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E. H. Urruti, R. M. Hawk, and P. E. Blaszyk "Optical Fibers For Structural Sensing Applications", Proc. SPIE 0986, Fiber Optic Smart Structures and Skins, (16 January 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.948899

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