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Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors

6.11.2 - Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors

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Question 1 Easy

What is a Distributed Optical Fiber Sensor?

💡 Hint: Think about what materials are used for transmitting data in modern technology.

Question 2 Easy

Name a benefit of using DOFS.

💡 Hint: Consider the materials optical fibers are made from.

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Question 1

What principle do Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors operate on?

Pressure change
Light scattering
Thermal expansion

💡 Hint: Consider what happens with light as it travels through materials.

Question 2

True or False: Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors can monitor large structures using a single fiber.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how many sensors might be needed for traditional systems.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the potential limitations of Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors in a construction project.

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs when implementing advanced monitoring systems.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a monitoring system for a new tunnel project using Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors, considering environmental factors.

💡 Hint: Think about safety and continuous monitoring as key factors in design.

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