title: Modeling the analytical response of optical fiber sensors for aromatic compounds determination.
abstract: In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the application of optical fiber sensors for in situ monitoring of chemical pollutants, including volatile organic compounds, regarding air quality assurance. In order to enhance the usefulness and applicability of this methodology to environmental analysis, a proper study of the analytical signal and an adequate calibration model are required. This contribution is focused on the model for optical fiber sensors calibration, discussing some problems associated with the estimates of the figures of merit of these analytical systems. We also suggest and discuss a calibration model based on a cumulative symmetric double sigmoidal (SDS) function, as a suitable and general alternative to the more limited and classical linear calibration model.
authors.affiliation: CESAM & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal. lisilva@ua.pt
authors.forename: Lurdes I B
authors.initials: LI
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Miguel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Freitas
authors.forename: Teresa A P
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Rocha-Santos
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Duarte