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Dynamic Strain Sensing Capability of the DTSS
18 May 2006
The DTSS incorporates Sensornet's unique technology that allows fast, fully distributed measurements of strain at acquistion rates of up to 10Hz. This is a unique capability, being able to achieve real-time measures of strain at all points along the fibre. This will enable the introduction of distributed optical fibre sensors into a range of new applications.
Dynamic strain applications include
Dynamic monitoring of deep water risers for fatigue prediction STRAIN RESOLUTION MEASUREMENT TIME DEPENDING ON RANGE
0 - 1km 1 - 2km 2 - 5km 50 me 100ms (10Hz) 400ms (2.5Hz) 2.5 seconds 5 me 10 seconds 40 seconds 4 minutes 10 seconds
These specifications provide a simple illustration of what is possible with this unique technology. Measurements of up to 24km in range are also possible. The technology allows the strain resolution to be tuned, so that specifications can be modified depending on the requirements of a particular application. The list above are simply examples and Sensornet welcomes enquiries for new applications.
Please contact a Sensornet representative for more information.
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Sensornet DTSS specification sheet.pdf
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