| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7138426 | Sensors and Actuators A: Physical | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
We present a numerical analysis of an air flow velocity sensor based on a fiber-optic ferrule-top cantilever. The device forms a low-finesse Fabry-Perot interferometer, with one of the two reflecting surfaces constituted by a cantilever beam. Under the effect of the flow pressure, the cantilever bends producing a change in the cavity length of the Fabry-Perot and therefore a modification of its optical response. The numerical analysis, performed by use of finite-element method (FEM), is then compared with a set of experimental results obtained in a small wind-tunnel.
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Authors
A. Cipullo, G. Gruca, K. Heeck, F. De Filippis, D. Iannuzzi, A. Minardo, L. Zeni,