Overview of Fiber Optic Sensor Technologies for Strain/Temperature Sensing Applications in Composite Materials

Authors

Manjusha Ramakrishnan, Technological University DublinFollow
Ginu Rajan, University of Wollongong
Yuliya Semenova, Technological University DublinFollow
Gerald Farrell, Technological University DublinFollow

Document Type

Article

Rights

Available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International Licence

Disciplines

Medical engineering

Publication Details

Sensors 2016, 16, 99; [open access publication]

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sensors

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the different types of fiber optic sensors (FOS) that can be used with composite materials and also their compatibility with and suitability for embedding inside a composite material. An overview of the different types of FOS used for strain/temperature sensing in composite materials is presented. Recent trends, and future challenges for FOS technology for condition monitoring in smart composite materials are also discussed. This comprehensive review provides essential information for the smart materials industry in selecting of appropriate types of FOS in accordance with end-user requirements.

DOI

10.3390/s16010099

Recommended Citation

Ramakrishnan, M., Rajan, G., Semenova, Y., Farrell, G. (2016) Overview of Fiber Optic Sensor Technologies for Strain/Temperature Sensing Applications in Composite Materials. Sensors 2016, 16, 99; doi:10.3390/s16010099

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