Standard fly-by-light sensor interface using ladar fiber optic sensor technology

Charles R. Porter; Gregory L. Abbas; Michael de la Chapelle; Gordon P. Floodeen; Robert C. Lawrence; G. R. Onorati; Edward J. Vertatschitsch

doi:10.1117/12.188857

4 October 1994 Standard fly-by-light sensor interface using ladar fiber optic sensor technology

Charles R. Porter, Gregory L. Abbas, Michael de la Chapelle, Gordon P. Floodeen, Robert C. Lawrence, G. R. Onorati, Edward J. Vertatschitsch

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Proceedings Volume 2295, Fly-by-Light; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.188857
Event: SPIE's 1994 International Symposium on Optics, Imaging, and Instrumentation, 1994, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Current fly-by-light (FBL) sensors represent a proliferation of different unique electro-optic interfaces and transducers. Development of standard electro-optic interfaces for diverse measurements (position, pressure, temperature, speed, etc.) offers potential to improve affordability of FBL sensor systems. Ladar fiber-optic sensor (LFOS) is a promising sensor technology that has demonstrated such a capability. A position transducer, temperature transducer, rotary speed transducer, liquid level transducer, and switch have all been demonstrated as plug compatible. In addition to providing a standard common interface, LFOS technology also offers the benefits of small and robust transducers, inherent multiplexing capability, and inherent fault detection and isolation capability. Current versions of the LFOS electro-optic interface consist of two VME circuit cards that are capable of interrogating and processing four multiplexed sensors. LFOS has been demonstrated in several flight and propulsion control laboratory testbeds.

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Charles R. Porter, Gregory L. Abbas, Michael de la Chapelle, Gordon P. Floodeen, Robert C. Lawrence, G. R. Onorati, and Edward J. Vertatschitsch "Standard fly-by-light sensor interface using ladar fiber optic sensor technology", Proc. SPIE 2295, Fly-by-Light, (4 October 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.188857

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