: This report demonstrates the multiplexing of fiber optic interferometric sensors using a CW phase generated carrier technique. The technique employs modulated diode laser sources at different carrier frequencies, near balanced interferometers (approx. 4 cm path difference) and phase generated carrier demultiplexing demodulation. This approach leads to a simple all-passive sensor array which has intrinsically low crosstalk. The system is analyzed in terms of shot noise performance and crosstalk. An experimental all optical implementation of a four sensor array was demonstrated; both the single sensor and multisensor arrays were limited by the laser phase noise to a sensitivity of approx. 18 micro rad/(sq. rt Hz). Crosstalk between individual channels was better than -60 dB. In the absence of laser phase/noise the demodulator/demultiplexer demonstrated approx. 2 microrad performance with both single senso and four element array operation, and 4 microrad performance with 8 elements in operation. Keywords: Fiber optic sensors; Optical detectors; Frequency division multiplexing.

Frequency Division Multiplexing of Optical Fibre Sensors Using a Phase/Frequency Modulated Source and Gated Output

Frequency division multiplexing of interferometric sensor arrays

In order to measure voltage efficiently at several points, the optical passive multi-point sensing system (OPMSS) is investigated, and the results of the experimental system, which consists of a 400 m GI-type 50/125 μm single fibre, three fibre optic couplers and four BSO voltage sensors, are shown The applied voltage is 0 600 Vrms, 50 Hz AC To improve the accuracy, the area measurement method is used

Passive optical multipoint sensing system for voltage measurement

This work is concerned, firstly, with the multiplexing of digital all-optical sensors for applications where the accuracy of the information required is not necessarily high, but where a large number of spatially distributed remote sensors may be required. Secondly, it is concerned with the possibilities of combining two independent signals, each carrying different types of traffic (e.g. communication data and sensing information) to form an integrated network. In response to the first aspect, a novel sensor network topology, which explores the similarities between digital sensor networks and data communication networks (such as LAN) is proposed. A network prototype has been constructed, evaluated, and the concept experimentally verified. It is demonstrated that this hierarchical multiplexing scheme facilitates the networking of a very large number of sensors, whilst employing low power sources and PIN photodetectors. The concept of signal quantization and subsequent optical digitisation is proposed for the design of digital sensors. For experimental verification of the concept two novel multi-bit, all-optical sensors, based on 'change of state', 'microbending', and Fabry-Perot principles, have been designed, constructed, and evaluated. These sensors are designed for temperature monitoring, but the general principle of signal quantization and digital encoding by optical sampling is equally valid for other types of measurands. Various time division multiplexed sensor array designs, based on multimode, single mode, and mixed fibre technologies have been evaluated and optimum solutions derived. The trade-offs between the maximum number of sensors, power requirements, and the required fibre delay lines are analysed, and families of solutions generated. For the second aspect of the work, three novel schemes (two involving systems integration in the optical domain, and one in the electrical domain via a computer gate way) are presented, and their validity tested by experimental demonstrations and theoretical evaluations. It is shown that two independent signals, each carrying different types of traffic, may be integrated to share a common path with negligible or acceptable penalties as a result of their mutual interaction.

Frequency Division Multiplexing of Optical Fibre Sensors Using a Phase/Frequency Modulated Source and Gated Output

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Frequency division multiplexing of interferometric sensor arrays

Passive optical multipoint sensing system for voltage measurement

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