Characterization of a fiber-optic shape and position sensor

Roger G. Duncan; Matthew T. Raum

doi:10.1117/12.658535

30 March 2006 Characterization of a fiber-optic shape and position sensor

Roger G. Duncan, Matthew T. Raum

Proceedings Volume 6167, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Smart Sensor Monitoring Systems and Applications; 616704 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658535
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2006, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

We report the results of a study of the performance characteristics of a distributed fiber-optic shape and position sensor. Strain measurements from distributed fiber Bragg gratings in a multi-core optical fiber multiplexed via the frequency domain reflectometry technique are used to deduce the shape of the optical fiber. We have measured a range of two- and three-dimensional shapes using a multi-core fiber with a sensor spacing of 1.0 cm and a gage length of 0.5 cm and have reported the accuracy and precision of these measurements. A discussion of error sources is also included.

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Roger G. Duncan and Matthew T. Raum "Characterization of a fiber-optic shape and position sensor", Proc. SPIE 6167, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Smart Sensor Monitoring Systems and Applications, 616704 (30 March 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658535

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