Fibre Bragg grating sensors in polymer optical fibres [PDF]
Measurement Science and Technology, 2015 This review paper summarises the current state of research into polymer optical fibre grating sensors. The properties of polymers are explored to identify situations where polymers offer potential advantages over more conventional silica fibre sensing technology.
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Quantitative sensitivity analysis of surface attached optical fiber strain sensor [PDF]
, 2014 Optical fiber strain sensors, in particular, the fiber Bragg grating (FBG) type, are widely applied in different applications. The most common installation method is surface-attached.
Wan, KT
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From Rigid to Soft Robotic Approaches for Neuroendoscopy
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Robotic assistance has had minimal impact on deep intraventricular surgeries, where small‐scale, precision, and reduced invasiveness can contribute to improved patient outcomes. Emerging technologies in rigid, soft, and hybrid robotics are reviewed to identify the most promising mechanisms for deep brain navigation in addition to an attempt to identify
Kieran Gilday +3 more
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Sensors, 2012 In this paper, we present the development and testing of an optical-based sensor for monitoring the corrosion of reinforcement rebar. The testing was carried out using an 80% etched-cladding Fibre Bragg grating sensor to monitor the production of ...
Faisal Rafiq Mahamd Adikan +3 more
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Comparison of Analytical Model of Springback Angle of Composite Plate with Measurement with and without Recrystallization Effect [PDF]
Transactions of the VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava, Mechanical Series, 2013 Presented paper deals with comparison of two measurements done in our lab to achieve the value of the springback angle of composite plate with single curvature. Plate consists of carbon fiber and PPS matrix.
Zdeněk PADOVEC +2 more
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Experimental determination of the multi-axial strain transfer from CFRP-laminates to embedded Bragg sensor [PDF]
, 2013 When embedded, optical fibre Bragg gratings are considered to be very valuable in terms of strain measurements of large composite structures for a number of reasons (safety rules, design criteria…).
Lammens, Nicolas
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Efficient large-scale multiplexing of fiber Bragg grating and fiber Fabry-Perot sensors for structural health monitoring applications [PDF]
, 2006 Fiber Bragg gratings have been demonstrated as a versatile sensor for structural health monitoring. We present an efficient and cost effective multiplexing method for fiber Bragg grating and fiber Fabry-Perot sensors based on a broadband mode-locked ...
Cranch, Geoffrey A. +2 more
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A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett +5 more
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Intrinsic Fabry-Perot Sensors for Magnetic Field Detection
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2018 Within the context of ensuring stable nuclear fusion, it is important to monitor and control a number of parametersincluding the magnetic field associated with plasma circulation.
Broadway Christian +4 more
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Gratings photowritten in ion-exchanged glass channel waveguides [PDF]
, 1999 Gratings are photowritten in ion-exchanged glass channel waveguides. The transmission of these waveguides shows a rejection dip of almost 20dB.
Geraghty, D. F. +5 more
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