6.11.1. Fiber Optic Sensors

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of data do fiber optic sensors measure?

   Hint

   Think about the physical changes they are designed to monitor.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of fiber optic sensors.

   Hint

   Consider how sensors might fare in difficult environmental conditions.

3. 3.

   What is one advantage of fiber optic sensors?

   • They are inexpensive
   • They are corrosion-resistant
   • They require frequent replacement

   Hint

   Consider what features make a sensor last in tough conditions.

4. 4.

   Fiber optic sensors can measure which of the following?

   • Sound waves
   • Magnetic fields
   • Temperature changes

   Hint

   Think about the environmental aspects they are designed to monitor.

5. 5.

   Consider a bridge that utilizes fiber optic sensors for monitoring. Discuss how these sensors would assist in ensuring the bridge's integrity during seasonal temperature changes.

   Hint

   Think about how temperature impacts materials over time.

6. 6.

   Propose a design for a monitoring system using fiber optic sensors in a tunnel construction project. What parameters would you monitor, and why?

   Hint

   Reflect on the typical risks in tunnel construction.