Reflective optical sensor system for measurement of intracranial pressure Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • This paper describes a novel optical fiber intracranial pressure (ICP) sensor system that uses a reflective fiber optic displacement sensor to measure hydrostatic pressure. A reference reflection from a mirror incorporated into the fiber is used in signal processing to eliminate the effects of power fluctuations, loss in connector, and splices in the fiber. This sensing technique exhibits a high degree of sensitivity and linearity, and is less susceptible to environmental perturbations than current intensity modulating techniques. Experimental results are presented for measurements taken with and without an anti-reflection (AR) coating on the fiber tip facing the sensor mirror. These measurements indicate an improved dynamic range of operation for this sensor.

name of conference

  • Optical Fibers in Medicine VI

published proceedings

  • Proceedings of SPIE

author list (cited authors)

  • Zoghi, B., & Rastegar, S.

citation count

  • 0

complete list of authors

  • Zoghi, Behbood||Rastegar, Sohi

editor list (cited editors)

  • Katzir, A.

publication date

  • January 1991