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Fiber Optic Sensor Development (377a)
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Sensor requirements that are supported by optical fiber designs:

  • Small size
  • Light weight
  • Operational in highly corrosive environments
  • Immune to EMI
  • Operational at high temperatures
    • 700 °C for silica fibers
    • Higher for specialty materials
  • Withstands high fatigue and load cycles
  • Sample measurement at remote locations

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