RPI ID: 2012-054-401

Innovation Summary:
This invention provides an optical fiber sensor system engineered for high-performance operation in extreme environments. It incorporates a specialized coupling mechanism that maintains consistent optical alignment and signal integrity under thermal and mechanical stress. The sensor is capable of detecting strain, temperature, and other physical parameters with high sensitivity. Its rugged design ensures long-term reliability for industrial and structural monitoring applications.

Challenges / Opportunities:
Deploying sensors in harsh environments often results in signal degradation and mechanical failure due to poor coupling and environmental stress. This invention addresses these challenges with a robust coupling system that preserves sensor performance over time. It enables accurate, long-term monitoring in environments where traditional sensors fail, offering new capabilities for infrastructure health monitoring and industrial automation.

Key Benefits / Advantages:
✔ Robust coupling: Maintains signal quality under stress
✔ High sensitivity: Detects minute changes in strain and temperature
✔ Durable design: Withstands extreme environmental conditions
✔ Low maintenance: Reduces need for recalibration or replacement

Applications:
• Structural health monitoring in bridges and tunnels
• Aerospace and automotive systems
• Power plant and refinery monitoring
• Deep-sea and underground sensing

Keywords:
#OpticalFiberSensor #HarshEnvironments #StrainSensing #ThermalStability #RuggedCoupling

Intellectual Property:
US Issued Patent US9109162