Fiber Optic Sensors for the Military

Abstract

Fiber optics have traditionally been used for communication systems. These fibers are convenient to use because they are not susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Now, fibers are being used in more fields. Sensors are a new application for fiber optics. They can be used to sense temperature, chemicals, and position. What makes optical fibers attractive for sensing is that different wavelengths of light can be used for different sensing applications. The military is now starting to use fiber optic sensors for the guidance and control of munitions. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA232100

Entities

People

  • Nanette M. Shoenfelt

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Detectors
  • Communication Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Interference
  • Fiber Optics
  • Guidance
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Optical Detectors
  • Optical Fibers
  • Optics
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index

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