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We propose to use focused femtosecond laser pulses to inscribe Scattering damage in the core of polymer optical fibers for interrogation as quasi-distributed sensor points by optical time domain reflectometry.
Fiber bend measurement is demonstrated on off-center inscribed sensor points and absolute temperature measurement is presented by evaluation of the constant backscatter intensities from the inscribed structures relative to temperature-dependent Rayleigh Scattering. Application possibilities and limitations of this new approach are discussed.
This article reports on recent advancements in the field of distributed optical fiber sensing with a focus on the monitoring of geotechnical structures and buildings. While the classical time-domain approach to distributed sensing is widely known, this article provides an introduction into the frequency-domain analysis technique for both distributed Brillouin measurements (as commonly used for strain and temperature monitoring) and for linear backscattering measurements. The article also addresses an issue which arises when truly distributed measurements are compared among each other; a new approach to calculate differential curves from a measurement and a base-line which avoids misleading large amplitudes at physical events with strong gradients is proposed. Finally, a field test of a new read-out technology, the OFDR (optical frequency domain reflectometry) technique providing dynamic readings of length changes between discrete fiber positions, is presented.
We present a measurement setup for combined quasi-distributed strain and dynamic point-wise vibration measurement using an incoherent optical frequency domain reflectometry (I-OFDR) setup in combination with extrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometers (EFPIs). Several EFPIs can be multiplexed and at the same time the strain along their supply fibres can be measured in a quasi-distributed manner. The setup is characterised and a demonstration of its general performance is given.
A long distance range over tens of kilometers is a prerequisite for a wide range of distributed fiber optic vibration sensing applications. We significantly extend the attenuation-limited distance range by making use of the multidimensionality of distributed Rayleigh backscatter data: Using the wavelength-scanning coherent optical time domain reflectometry (WS-COTDR) technique, backscatter data is measured along the distance and optical frequency dimensions. In this work, we develop, train, and test deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for fast denoising of these two-dimensional backscattering results. The very compact and efficient CNN denoiser “DnOTDR” outperforms state-of-the-art image denoising algorithms for this task and enables denoising data rates of 1.2 GB/s in real time. We demonstrate that, using the CNN denoiser, the quantitative strain measurement with nm/m resolution can be conducted with up to 100 km distance without the use of backscatter-enhanced fibers or distributed Raman or Brillouin amplification.
Dieser Vortrag umfasst eine Einführung in die faseroptische Sensorik sowie Anwendungsbeispiele in der Bauwerksüberwachung. Nach der Einteilung faseroptischer Sensorverfahren und Messprinzipien werden die grundlegenden physikalischen Effekte der verteilten faseroptischen Sensorik eingeführt. Aktuelle Anwendungsfelder in der Infrastruktur- und Bauwerksüberwachung mit dem Schwerpunkt optische Polymerfasern zur Messung hoher Dehnwerte werden präsentiert.
Distributed vibration sensing in optical fibers opened entirely new opportunities and penetrated various sectors from security to seismic monitoring. Here, we demonstrate a most simple and robust approach for dynamic strain measurement using wavelength-scanning coherent optical time domain reflectometry (C-OTDR). Our method is based on laser current modulation and Rayleigh backscatter shift correlation. As opposed to common single-wavelength phase demodulation techniques, also the algebraic sign of the strain change is retrieved. This is crucial for the intended applications in structural health monitoring and modal analysis. A linear strain response down to 47.5 pε and strain noise of 100 pε/√Hz is demonstrated for repetition rates in the kHz range. A field application of a vibrating bridge is presented. Our approach provides a cost-effective high-resolution method for structural vibration analysis and geophysical applications.
This chapter gives an overview about polymer optical fiber (POF) sensors with the focus on structural and civil engineering applications. POF properties such as the high-strain range, the low Young’s modulus, and specific scattering effects open new fields for fiber-optic sensing applications. POF properties, sensitivities, and cross-sensitivities that are relevant for sensing are introduced. Advantages and limitations are discussed. State-of-the-art POF sensors and application examples are presented in subsections with regard to their underlying measurement principles.