title: Overview of Fiber Optic Sensor Technologies for Strain/Temperature Sensing Applications in Composite Materials.
abstract: This paper provides an overview of the different types of fiber optic sensors (FOS) that can be used with composite materials and also their compatibility with and suitability for embedding inside a composite material. An overview of the different types of FOS used for strain/temperature sensing in composite materials is presented. Recent trends, and future challenges for FOS technology for condition monitoring in smart composite materials are also discussed. This comprehensive review provides essential information for the smart materials industry in selecting of appropriate types of FOS in accordance with end-user requirements.
authors.affiliation: Photonics Research Centre, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Ireland. manjusha.ramakrishnan@student.dit.ie.
authors.forename: Manjusha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ramakrishnan
authors.affiliation: School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia. ginu@uow.edu.au.
authors.forename: Ginu
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rajan
authors.affiliation: Photonics Research Centre, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Ireland. yuliya.semenova@dit.ie.
authors.forename: Yuliya
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Semenova
authors.affiliation: Photonics Research Centre, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Ireland. gerald.farrell@dit.ie.
authors.forename: Gerald
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Farrell
keywords: composite materials; fiber optic sensor; smart materials; strain/temperature sensing; structural health monitoring