On-line characterization of impacts on electrical train current collectors using integrated optical fiber grating sensor network

Wolfgang Ecke; Kerstin Schroeder; Michael Kautz; Peter Joseph; Simon Willet; Thomas Bosselmann; Matthias Jenzer

doi:10.1117/12.599557

16 May 2005 On-line characterization of impacts on electrical train current collectors using integrated optical fiber grating sensor network

Wolfgang Ecke, Kerstin Schroeder, Michael Kautz, Peter Joseph, Simon Willet, Thomas Bosselmann, Matthias Jenzer

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Proceedings Volume 5758, Smart Structures and Materials 2005: Smart Sensor Technology and Measurement Systems; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.599557
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

A sensor network consisting of unified fiber grating based temperature and strain sensor pads has been developed for integration in carbon/aluminum composite current collector strips, and has been tested in electrical trains on commercial railways. The fiber optic sensor network measures value and position of both con-tact forces and impacts under real-time conditions, immediately at the high voltage location of the interface between overhead contact line and current collector.

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Wolfgang Ecke, Kerstin Schroeder, Michael Kautz, Peter Joseph, Simon Willet, Thomas Bosselmann, and Matthias Jenzer "On-line characterization of impacts on electrical train current collectors using integrated optical fiber grating sensor network", Proc. SPIE 5758, Smart Structures and Materials 2005: Smart Sensor Technology and Measurement Systems, (16 May 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.599557

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