Modal domain fiber optic sensor for closed loop vibration control of a flexible beam

D. Cox, D. Thomas, K. Reichard, D. Lindner, R. O. Claus

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Abstract

Few mode optical fibers have been shown to produce predictable interference patterns when strained. Here we describe the use of a modal domain sensor in a vibration control experiment. An optical fiber is bonded along the length of a flexible beam. A control signal derived from the output of the modal domain sensor is used to suppress vibrations induced in the beam. A distributed effect model for the modal domain sensor is developed. This model is combined with models of the beam and actuator dynamics to produce a system suitable for control design. Simulated results are presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)372-383
Number of pages12
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1170
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 5 1990

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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