Introduction to fibre-optic sensing system and practical applications in water quality management

Abstract

Fibre optic sensing technology is one of the versatile and effective sensing technologies in the modern sensor era. Optical fibre sensing successfully manage to catch the positive attention of premium sensor-fabrication industries as well as the top researchers, scientists and automation engineers are preferring to apply FOS technology in various field applications in recent times. Furthermore, fiber optic sensors have a diversity of particular advantages such as faster response compare to other available sensing methods, economical fabrication procedure, very user-friendly, exceedingly receptive plus non-responsive to electromagnetic interference. This paper comprehensively discusses about various important large-scale practical applications of FOS technology both in government sectors as well as in private sectors. This paper also emphasizes on environmental application of FOS technology and also explains in details why FOS is preferable option for water quality management system. This paper also specifically highlights about latest available FOS materials which has been applied in the field of water quality management extensively to ensure a sustainable environment and to check effectively the quality of water for local residents. A dedicated part of this paper also discusses the significant advantages of FOS technology in annual rainfall trend analysis.