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Chip-scale Temperature-compensated Superstructured Waveguide Bragg Grating Based Multiparametric Sensor

  • Vishwaraj, Naik Parrikar;Nataraj, Chandrika Thondagere;Jagannath, Ravi Prasad Kogravalli;Gurusiddappa, Prashanth;Talabattula, Srinivas
    • Current Optics and Photonics
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    • v.4 no.4
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    • pp.293-301
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    • 2020
  • In this paper we propose and theoretically analyze a monolithic multiparametric sensor consisting of a superstructure of surface-relief waveguide Bragg gratings (WBGs), a micro-machined diaphragm, and a cantilever beam. Diaphragms of two different configurations, namely circular and square, are designed and analyzed separately for pressure measurement. The square diaphragm is then selected for further study, since it shows relatively higher sensitivity compared to the circular one, as it incurs more induced stress when any pressure is applied. The cantilever beam with a proof mass is designed to enhance the sensitivity for acceleration measurement. A unique mathematical method using coupled-mode theory and the transfer-matrix method is developed to design and analyze the shift in the Bragg wavelength of the superstructure configuration of the gratings, due to simultaneously applied pressure and acceleration. The effect of temperature on the wavelength shift is compensated by introducing another Bragg grating in the superstructure configuration. The measured sensitivities for pressure and acceleration are found to be 0.21 pm/Pa and 6.49 nm/g respectively.

Thermal Strain and Temperature Measurements of Structures by Using Fiber-Optic Sensors (광섬유 센서를 이용한 구조물의 열변형 및 온도 측정)

  • 강동훈;강현규;류치영;홍창선;김천곤
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society For Composite Materials Conference
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    • 2000.04a
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    • pp.184-189
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    • 2000
  • Two types of fiber-optic sensors, EFPI(extrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometer) and FBG(fiber Bragg grating), have been investigated for measurement of thermal strain and temperature. The EFPI sensor is only for measurement of thermal strain and the FBG sensor is for simultaneous measurement of thermal strain and temperature. FBG temperature sensor was developed to measure strain-independent temperature. This sensor configuration consists of a single-fiber Bragg grating and capillary tube which makes it isolated from external strain. This sensor can then be used to compensate for the temperature cross sensitivity of a FBG strain sensor. These sensors are demonstrated by embedding them into a graphite/epoxy composite plate and by attaching them on aluminum rod and unsymmetric graphitelepoxy composite plate. All the tests were conducted in a thermal chamber with the temperature range $20-100^{\circ}C$. Results of strain measurements by fiber-optic sensors are compared with that from conventional resistive foil gauge attached on the surface.

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Avoiding Indefiniteness in Criteria for Maximum Likelihood Bearing Estimation with Arbitrary Array Configuration

  • Suzuki, Masakiyo
    • Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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    • 2002.07c
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    • pp.1807-1810
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    • 2002
  • This paper presents a technique for avoid- ing indefiniteness in Maximum Likelihood (ML) criteria for Direction-of-Arrival (DOA) finding using a sensor ar- ray with arbitrary configuration. The ML criterion has singular points in the solution space where the criterion becomes indefinite. Solutions fly iterative techniques for ML bearing estimation may oscillate because of numerical instability which occurs due to the indefiniteness, when bearings more than one approach to the identical value. The oscillation makes the condition for terminating iterations complex. This paper proposes a technique for avoiding the indefiniteness in ML criteria.

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Energy Efficient Cluster Head Election Algorithm Considering RF-Coverage (RF-Coverage를 고려한 에너지 효율적인 클러스터 헤드 선출 알고리즘)

  • Lee, Doo-Wan;Han, Youn-Hee;Jang, Kyung-Sik
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.993-999
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    • 2011
  • In WSN, at the initial stage, sensor nodes are randomly deployed over the region of interest, and self-configure the clustered networks by grouping a bunch of sensor nodes and selecting a cluster header among them. Specially, in WSN environment, in which the administrator's intervention is restricted, the self-configuration capability is essential to establish a power-conservative WSN which provides broad sensing coverage and communication coverage. In this paper, we propose a communication coverage-aware cluster head election algorithm for Herearchical WSNs which consists of communication coverage-aware of the Base station is the cluster head node is elected and a clustering.

Implementation of a Thermal Imaging System with Focal Plane Array Typed Sensor (초점면 배열 방식의 열상카메라 시스템의 구현)

  • 박세화;원동혁;오세중;윤대섭
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.6 no.5
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    • pp.396-403
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    • 2000
  • A thermal imaging system is implemented for the measurement and the analysis of the thermal distribution of the target objects. The main part of the system is a thermal camera in which a focal plane array typed sensor is introduced. The sensor detects the mid-range infrared spectrum of target objects and then it outputs a generic video signal which should be processed to form a frame thermal image. Here, a digital signal processor(DSP) is applied for the high speed processing of the sensor signals. The DSP controls analog-to-digital converter, performs correction algorithms and outputs the frame thermal data to frame buffers. With the frame buffers can be generated a NTSC signal and transferred the frame data to personal computer(PC) for the analysis and a monitoring of the thermal scenes. By performing the signal processing functions in the DSP the overall system achieves a simple configuration. Several experimental results indicate the performance of the overall system.

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A Study on RF Network-Based Guard Light System with Bidirectional Control (RF 네트워크 기반 보안등 양방향 제어 시스템에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Jeong-Won;Lee, Ho-Geun;Oh, Duk-Hwan
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.92-98
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    • 2013
  • In this paper, Completely beyond the existing conventional Guard Light management system, introduced the 447Mhz band wireless sensor network Guard Light to manage efficiently the shape of the new system is proposed. In addition, about wireless sensor network technology, control server technology, application layer protocol technology etc which is core technology for the proposed system configuration, it was verified by the design and experiment. Especially studying wireless Guard Light System(about 1,700 node configuration) commercially installed in the Daegu area as a results of the study, I would like to prove the effectiveness of the study.

Numerical Investigation on Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor Design with High Sensitivity Using Single and Bimetallic Film Structures (고감도 단금속 및 쌍금속 표면 플라즈몬 공명 센서 설계를 위한 수치해석 연구)

  • Gwon, Hyuk-Rok;Lee, Seong-Hyuk
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.58 no.4
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    • pp.795-800
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    • 2009
  • Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) has been widely used for biological and chemical sensing applications. The present study investigates numerically the optical characteristics for the single Au film and bimetallic Ag/Au film SPR configurations by using the multiple beam interference matrix (MBIM) method. We use the prism coupling method, especially Kretschmann configuration for excitation of surface plasmon wave (SPW). The estimated results of reflectance, phase shift and magnetic field intensity enhancement factor are provided for finding out the optimum configuration with high sensitivity for SPR measurement. As a result, the optimum thicknesses are found to be 52 nm for a single Au film and 5 nm to 36 nm for bimetallic Ag-Au film. From the comparison of full width half maximum (FWHM) values for reflectance, phase shift, and enhancement of magnetic field intensity, it is concluded that the highest sensitivity can be obtained when using the phase shift for SPR sensor.

Development of Optimal Control of Heliostat System Using Configuration Factor and Solar Tracking Device (형상계수와 태양추적장치를 이용한 헬리오스타트 제어 시스템 개발)

  • Lee, Dong Il;Jeon, Woo Jin;Baek, Seung Wook
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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    • v.36 no.12
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    • pp.1177-1183
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    • 2012
  • This study aims to develop a system that maximizes the radiative heat transfer from the heliostat to the receiver by using the configuration factor and a solar tracking device. As the heat transfer from the heliostat to the receiver is delivered by solar radiation, the configuration factor commonly utilized for radiation is applied to control the heliostat. Tracking the sun and calculating its position are possible by using an illuminance sensor (CdS) and Simulink. By applying optimized algorithms programmed using Simulink that maximize the configuration factors among the heliostat, receiver, and sun in real time, the solar absorption efficiency of the receiver can be maximized. Simulations were performed on how to change the angle required to control the elevation and azimuthal angle of the heliostat during the daytime with respect to various distances.

Development of Simple Structure Microwave Sensor (구조가 간단한 마이크로파 센서 개발)

  • Jung, Soon-Won;Lee, Jae-Jin;Koo, Kyung-Wan
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers P
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    • v.57 no.3
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    • pp.270-274
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    • 2008
  • The microwave sensor in which the sensitivity was excellent and a structure is simple was developed and it manufactured. And the sensing range that uses the developed product was confirmed. When the developed microwave sensor was set up in the ceiling of a building, we confirmed that the amplitude of the sensitive area increased as the tilting angle was enlarged. The sensitive area became a greatest in case the tilting angle was 65 degree. According to the height of a ceiling, because the sensing range is determined, in case of using in the building in which the height of a ceiling is enough secured it is determined to secure the more wide sensitive area. Moreover, the configuration of the circuit having the simple structure makes the miniaturization of a product, and the light weight possible. It is considered to have the price competitive power which it reduces the manufacturing cost, is sufficient.