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Advanced external fiber optic sensors

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Part of the book series: Optical and Quantum Electronics Series ((OISS,volume 1))

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Abstract

In this chapter the mode of operation and performance of the most advanced external fiber optic sensor systems for velocity, vibration, acceleration and displacement will be discussed. These may be grouped under the following headings:

  1. 1.

    Fiber optic laser Doppler anemometers

  2. 2.

    Transit time anemometers

  3. 3.

    Noncontact vibrometers

  4. 4.

    Holography and TV holography

  5. 5.

    Accelerometers and geophones

  6. 6.

    Displacement.

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  1. Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering City University, London, UK

    K. T. V. Grattan (Head) (Head)

  2. ERA Technology Limited, Leatherhead, UK

    B. T. Meggitt

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Jackson, D.A. (1995). Advanced external fiber optic sensors. In: Grattan, K.T.V., Meggitt, B.T. (eds) Optical Fiber Sensor Technology. Optical and Quantum Electronics Series, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1210-9_16

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