Opto-mechanical Fiber Optic Sensors : Research, Technology, and Applications in Mechanical Sensing

Due to recent advances in technology, optical fibers have opened their ways into the sensing industry. Various sectors are the major targets for optical fiber sensors capable of measuring mechanical parameters such as pressure, stress, strain, temperature, and others. Opto-mechanical fiber optic sensors provide unique advantages unbeatable by other sensing systems. These advantages, to name a few, are immunity to electromagnetic interference, high fidelity and signal to noise ratio, low-loss remote sensing, and small size. These sensors already have proven track record of success in industry The first part of the book brings the readers all needed background information on the theoretical aspects of FOS as well as fabrication and packaging methods. On de second part, the Editor selected a full range of current and emerging applications in Mechanical, Oil & Gas, Biomedical and Biomechanical, Aerospace and Automotive industries. Special attention is also given to FOS applications to sensing in harsh environments. Provide current background information and fundamentals to Fiber Optic sensors Technology Bring a wide variety of established and emerging applications of FOS Focus on Mechanical parameter measurement Contributions of leading researchers and practitioners in their fields Coverage of current methods of fabrication and packaging Opto-mechanical Fiber Optic Sensors: Research, Technology, and Applications in Mechanical Sensing offers comprehensive coverage of the theoretical aspects of fiber optic sensors (FOS), along with current and emerging applications in the mechanical, petroleum, biomedical, biomechanical, aerospace and automotive industries. Special attention is given to FOS applications in harsh environments. Due to recent technology advances, optical fibers have found uses in many industrial applications. Various sectors are major targets for FOS's capable of measuring mechanical parameters, such as pressure, stress, strain and temperature. Opto-mechanical FOS's offer unique advantages, including immunity to electromagnetic interference, high fidelity and signal-to-noise ratio, low-loss remote sensing and small size. Provides current background information and fundamentals on fiber optic sensors technology Covers a wide variety of established and emerging applications of FOS Focuses on mechanical parameter measurement Includes contributions from leading researchers and practitioners in their fields Covers current methods of fabrication and packaging