scope:

The scope of this document is to provide definitions and explanations of terms relating to the use of fiber Bragg grating interrogators. It also offers a list of the key performance parameters needed to describe fully a Bragg grating-based sensor system and to allow the end user readily to compare systems from different suppliers.

Existing standards and definitions are used wherever possible. In addition, explicit links will be made between terms which are used commonly in internationally agreed metrology terminology.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to clarify definitions so that ambiguity in specifications can be eliminated to facilitate broad usage of Fiber Optic Bragg grating sensors in a multiplicity of applications including smart civil structures, avionics, security, defense, environmental monitoring and medical diagnostics.