Optical fibers are attractive candidates for sensing applications in near-term smart materials and structures, due to their inherent immunity to electromagnetic interference and ground loops, their capability for distributed and multiplexed operation, and their high sensitivity and dynamic range. These same attributes also render optical fibers attractive for avionics busses for fly-by-light systems in advanced aircraft. The integration of such optical fibers with metal and composite aircraft and aerospace materials, however, remains a limiting factor in their successful use in such applications. This paper first details methods for the practical integration of optical fiber waveguides and cable assemblies onto and into materials and structures. Physical properties of the optical fiber and coatings which affect the survivability of the fiber are then considered. Mechanisms for the transfer of the strain from matrix to fiber for sensor and data bus fibers integrated with composite structural elements are evaluated for their influence on fiber survivability, in applications where strain or impact is imparted to the assembly.


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    Title :

    Methods for integrating optical fibers with advanced aerospace materials


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Smart Structures and Materials 1993: Smart Sensing, Processing, and Instrumentation ; 1993 ; Albuquerque,NM,United States


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1993-07-12





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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