Product aliases: fiber Bragg grating angle sensor, fiber Bragg grating bending sensor. Product function: monitoring various bending and two-dimensional angle changes.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ofscn.net/fbg-products/angle.html
The OFSCN® Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Angle and Curvature Sensor is a specialized sensing solution designed for monitoring structural bending, two-dimensional angle changes, and shape deformation. Unlike traditional electronic sensors, these optical sensors are immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and are suitable for long-distance signal transmission.
Technical Principles & Applications
This sensor typically utilizes the strain difference between multiple FBG elements arranged within a flexible substrate or tube to calculate the curvature and bending angle. It is widely used in:
- Structural Health Monitoring (SHM): Monitoring the deflection of bridges, tunnels, or dams.
- Aerospace: Real-time shape sensing of flexible wings or morphing structures.
- Medical Devices: Tracking the position and bending of catheters or robotic surgical arms.
- Geotechnical Engineering: Measuring displacement and slope stability.
Key Product Features
Based on our technical standards, the OFSCN® series offers several advantages:
- High Precision: Capable of detecting minute changes in curvature and angle.
- Durability: Available in various encasements, such as polymer or metal, depending on the required flexibility and environment.
- Multi-point Multiplexing: Multiple sensors can be integrated into a single fiber string to reconstruct the 3D shape of an object.
Related Products
For applications requiring shape reconstruction or specific displacement measurements, you may also refer to:
Product Visuals
Below are representative images of our FBG sensing units and fixtures used in angle and shape monitoring:
If you have a specific engineering project or monitoring requirement, please describe the measurement range (degrees or curvature radius) and the environmental temperature, and I can provide a more detailed technical recommendation.