Research & Custom Fiber Sensing Systems
Custom UW-FBG and uwDAS configurations for scientific research, specialized laboratory setups, and novel fiber optic sensing applications.
Industry Challenge
Scientific research and specialized laboratory applications demand sensing solutions that commercially available off-the-shelf systems cannot provide. Researchers in structural mechanics, geophysics, material science, and aerospace require custom sensor geometries, non-standard wavelength ranges, unconventional interrogation configurations, and specialized data processing pipelines that standard monitoring products do not support.
Novel fiber optic sensing applications — from quantum sensing to biomedical diagnostics to extreme environment monitoring — push the boundaries of what is possible with UW-FBG and uwDAS technology. Each research project presents unique requirements: sub-millimeter spatial resolution, femtometer wavelength stability, multi-physics co-sensing, or integration with existing experimental apparatus. Ray-Sensor's flexible platform and engineering expertise make us the ideal partner for researchers seeking custom fiber sensing solutions.
Monitoring Objectives
Target measurement parameters, performance specifications, and sensing methods for research monitoring.
| Parameter | Target Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Sensor Geometry | Non-standard UW-FBG array pitch, length, and packaging | Customer-defined FBG design and fabrication |
| Specialized Wavelength Range | C-band, L-band, or custom λ ranges for application-specific needs | Tunable or fixed-wavelength interrogation |
| Multi-Physics Co-Sensing | Simultaneous strain + temperature + acoustic + pressure sensing | Hybrid UW-FBG + uwDAS + DTS integration |
| High-Frequency Acquisition | Sampling rates up to 100 kHz for dynamic experiments | High-speed uwDAS interrogation mode |
| Sub-mm Spatial Resolution | Spatial resolution down to 1 mm for precision measurements | OFDR-based UW-FBG readout (optical frequency domain reflectometry) |
| Data Pipeline Customization | Custom algorithms, APIs, and export formats for research workflows | Ray-Sensor API + custom Python/MATLAB integration |
System Architecture
The research sensing system is designed for maximum flexibility. At its core is a programmable RS-series interrogator supporting UW-FBG, uwDAS, and UW-DTS modalities with user-configurable parameters — wavelength range, sampling rate, spatial resolution, and trigger modes. Custom UW-FBG arrays are designed and fabricated to the researcher's exact specifications. The system outputs data through multiple channels: real-time streaming via Ethernet/USB, local storage in HDF5/CSV formats, and API access for integration with lab software. Ray-Sensor provides full engineering support for custom packaging, calibration, and deployment in specialized environments.
Typical Deployment
Field deployment steps for a complete research & Custom Fiber Sensing Systems system.
- Custom UW-FBG arrays fabricated to specification (array pitch, wavelength, coating, connector type)
- Programmable RS-series interrogator configured for research-specific acquisition parameters
- Custom sensor packaging for specialized environments (cryogenic, high-temp, high-pressure, corrosive)
- Calibration services with NIST-traceable reference standards
- Ray-Sensor platform with API access for custom data pipeline integration
- On-site or remote engineering support for integration and commissioning
- Ongoing technical collaboration for novel sensing applications and publication support
Customer Value
Key benefits delivered by Ray-Sensor's research & Custom Fiber Sensing Systems solution.
Related Application Cases
Real-world deployments demonstrating research & Custom Fiber Sensing Systems in action.
Telescope Temperature Field Monitoring
High-precision distributed temperature sensing for astronomical telescope thermal management and image quality optimization.
Structural Inversion Algorithm Research
Advanced structural deformation inversion algorithms using UW-FBG distributed sensing data for novel monitoring methods.
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