Fibre optic based structural sensor

Abstract

Fiber optics are a mainstay in telecommunications technology, but this technology has not been actively exploited in other areas. Optical fibers can function as extremely efficient sensors when embedded in composite materials; predicting failures and making it possible to perform real-time analysis of changes in the structure of the material. Our Distributed Fibre Optic Sensor (DFOS) system focuses on these atypical applications for optical fibers, creating the next generation structural sensor via embedding fiber sensors in crucial structures such as in aircraft body.