Sensors (Mar 2012)

Optical Fiber Networks for Remote Fiber Optic Sensors

  • Montserrat Fernandez-Vallejo,
  • Manuel Lopez-Amo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/s120403929
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 4
pp. 3929 – 3951

Abstract

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This paper presents an overview of optical fiber sensor networks for remote sensing. Firstly, the state of the art of remote fiber sensor systems has been considered. We have summarized the great evolution of these systems in recent years; this progress confirms that fiber-optic remote sensing is a promising technology with a wide field of practical applications. Afterwards, the most representative remote fiber-optic sensor systems are briefly explained, discussing their schemes, challenges, pros and cons. Finally, a synopsis of the main factors to take into consideration in the design of a remote sensor system is gathered.

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