6.11 - Optical Sensors
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Practice Questions
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What is a key benefit of fiber optic sensors?
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions they can be used in.
What principle do distributed optical fiber sensors work on?
💡 Hint: Consider how they differ from standard sensors.
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What is one major benefit of fiber optic sensors compared to traditional sensors?
💡 Hint: Think about the environments where these sensors are typically used.
True or False: Distributed optical fiber sensors can only measure parameters at one specific point.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'distributed' means in this context.
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If you were to design a monitoring system for a newly constructed tunnel, how would you integrate fiber optic sensors, and what specific parameters would you choose to measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure's vulnerability and what conditions could affect its integrity.
Evaluate the cost-benefit analysis of using standard electronic sensors versus distributed optical fiber sensors for a project involving a long pipeline monitoring system.
💡 Hint: Consider both initial investment and maintenance costs.
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