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Fiber Optic Distributed Sensors for High-resolution Temperature Field Mapping
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Achieving precise multiparameter measurements with distributed optical fiber sensor using wavelength diversity and
Nageswara Lalam1,2, Sandeep Bukka3,4, Hari Bhatta3,5
1National Energy Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. nageswara.lalam@netl.doe.gov.
Communications Engineering
|August 31, 2024
Summary
This study introduces an advanced distributed fiber optic sensor using wavelength diversity and deep neural networks (DNNs) for accurate multiparameter measurements. The system achieves simultaneous strain, temperature, and vibration monitoring with high spatial resolution.
Area of Science:
- Optoelectronics and Photonics
- Sensor Technology
- Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
Background:
- Accurate, spatially resolved multiparameter measurements are crucial for scientific and industrial applications.
- Existing distributed optical fiber sensing systems face challenges in measurement accuracy and simultaneous parameter detection.
- Advanced sensing requires integrated solutions for data processing and analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and demonstrate an advanced distributed optical fiber sensor system utilizing wavelength diversity for enhanced multiparameter measurement accuracy.
- To integrate deep neural network (DNN) algorithms for improved data processing, including denoising, parameter estimation, and vibration classification.
- To showcase the system's capability for simultaneous and independent measurement of static strain, temperature, and acoustic vibrations.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a wavelength diversity-based distributed optical fiber sensing architecture.
- Development and validation of a suite of deep neural network (DNN) algorithms for signal processing.
- Experimental demonstration over a 25 km sensing fiber with 3 m spatial resolution.
Main Results:
- Successful simultaneous and independent measurement of static strain, temperature, and acoustic vibrations.
- Demonstrated high accuracy and 3 m spatial resolution over a 25 km fiber.
- Verified the effectiveness of DNN algorithms for denoising and parameter estimation in the sensing system.
Conclusions:
- The proposed wavelength diversity distributed fiber sensor system, enhanced by DNNs, offers a powerful tool for multiparameter monitoring.
- The system shows significant potential for intelligent structural health monitoring applications requiring high accuracy and resolution.
- This integrated approach advances the capabilities of distributed fiber optic sensing for complex environmental and structural analysis.
