Dynamic Shape Sensing Using a Fiber Bragg Grating Mesh

Authors

Douglas Bailey, Brigham Young University
Dr. Stephen Schultz, Brigham Young University

Keywords

dynamic shape sensing, Fiber Bragg grating FBG peak

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Abstract

Shape sensing is useful in a variety of applications including medicine, health monitoring of structures such as offshore oil vessels, windmills, spacecrafts, etc. Knowing an object’s shape allows evaluation of its condition during stress or its position in relation to other objects. One common method of shape sensing involves the use of Fiber Bragg gratings (FBG). FBGs have very high strain sensitivity and thus can be used to measure even the smallest changes in shape.

Recommended Citation

Bailey, Douglas and Schultz, Dr. Stephen (2013) "Dynamic Shape Sensing Using a Fiber Bragg Grating Mesh," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1904.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1904