Applications Notes
See how Philtec fiber optic sensors solve measurement challenges in aerospace, energy, cryogenics, medical technology, vacuum systems, high-pressure environments, and advanced research applications.
Rocket Launch and Smallsat Apps
Overview of Philtec fiber optic displacement sensors for global space launch and small satellite applications: cryogenic rocket engine turbopumps, satellite propulsion in vacuum, aircraft engine testing, and custom multi-part sensor systems for extreme aerospace environments.
Radiation Resistant Sensor Systems
Guidance on RadHard fiber optic sensor systems for space and high-radiation environments. Covers connectorized designs to minimize costly RadHard fiber length, stainless steel and PEEK jacketing, and MIL-PRF-49291 certified fiber options.
Cryogenic Turbopump Speed Measurements
Application of reflectance dependent D-type sensors for turbopump RPM measurement by detecting propeller blade passage at 1/rev. Includes TTL output option for binary speed detection during full-scale rocket engine testing.
Gamma Radiation Effects
Documents degradation of standard glass fibers under gamma radiation exposure with cumulative dose charts. Introduces radiation resistant synthetic fused silica fibers rated to 10^8 rad and connectorized system designs to minimize RadHard fiber cost.