Abstract
A simultaneous spatial, time and wavelength division multiplexing topology, with combination of a tunable wavelength filter and an √interferometric wavelength scanner, is proposed to interrogate a range of in-fibre Bragg grating (FBG) sensors. An eleven-element FBG sensor network based upon this topology is demonstrated for quasi-static strain sensing. Preliminary experimental results show that a strain resolution of ∼7 μϵ with a ∼30 Hz bandwidth ( ∼ 1.3 μ∈/√HZ) for quasi-static strain measurement has been obtained.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 53-58 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Optics Communications |
Volume | 125 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 1996 |
Keywords
- bandwidth
- diffraction gratings
- electric network topology
- fiber optic networks
- frequency division multiplexing
- optical filters
- optical resolving power
- strain management