Resource Library

We have developed this library of resources to provide access to the tremendous amount of content that we have developed over the years. It includes product-specific literature, application-based technical resources, and media presentations of our unique technologies.

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Videos

Title
Product Area
Bonding Fiber Sensors to a Test Article
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Step by step procedure for how to bond fiber (HD-FOS sensors) to a test article surface.
Demonstration of an ODiSI on a Cantilever Beam
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
A small cantilevered beam demonstration shows strain correlation between a tradition foil gage to a fiber optic sensor. Excellent correlation is shown between the two foil gages and the fiber, however the fiber is able to show the full strain profile of the beam.
How to Perform the Touch to Locate Process with ODiSI
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Step by step procedure for how to do touch-to-locate on a test article using the ODiSI B system.
Introduction to OVA 5000 Component Analyzer
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Overview and capabilities of the OVA 5000 system
Luna Phoenix 1400 Laser Video
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Phoenix capabilities
Radiator Temperature with HD-FOS Video
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Temperature profile on a radiator when circulating cold water and when a heat gun is applied to the surface.

Tech Notes

Title
Product Area
775-000001 HYPERION Peak Detection Presets Instructions rev.A
  • HYPERION/FBGs
775-000002 HYPERION Distance Compensation
  • HYPERION/FBGs
775-000003 revA TECHNOTE HYPERION Secure Communication via SSH
  • HYPERION/FBGs
775-000004 revA TECHNOTE HYPERION Full Redundancy
  • HYPERION/FBGs
775-000004 revB TECHNOTE HYPERION Full Redundancy
  • HYPERION/FBGs
775-400005 TECHNOTE HYPERION Low Latency Peak Streaming over UDP
  • HYPERION/FBGs
775-400006 TECHNOTE HYPERION Single Board Interrogator Usage, Care, and Handling Rev B
  • HYPERION/FBGs
ACES Aircrew Endurance System, Tech Note
Acuity LS Operating Manual
Advanced Wound Healing
Automated Water Analysis
Biomedical Technologies
Calculating chromatic dispersion (CD) for fiber measurements using the OVA
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Equations for calculating CD with OVA
Calculating Group Delay and Chromatic Dispersion from OVA Optical Phase
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
The OVA calculations for GD and CD are presented, along with a straightforward way for the user to calculate these parameters, starting from the OVA optical phase measurement, with a user-defined optical frequency derivative step size.
Choosing a Mode Conditioner for Use with the Optical Backscatter Reflectometer in Diagnosing Multi-Mode Fiber
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
This application note discusses three methods of mode conditioning with MMF, the advantages and disadvantages of each method, as well as when to use them with an OBR.
Computing Insertion Loss when Transitioning Through Dissimilar Fiber
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Discusses steps for calculating insertion loss (IL) when measuring through dissimilar fiber with shifts in the Rayleigh scatter levels.
Dissolvable Forensic Swabs
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing: Temperature Coefficient for Polyimide Coated Low Bend Loss Fiber, in the -40°C to 200°C Range
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Methods employed to obtain a temperature coefficient for polyimide coated low bend loss fiber, in the -40°C - 200°C range.
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing: Temperature Coefficient for Polyimide Coated Low Bend Loss Fiber, in the 10°C - 80°C Range
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This Engineering Note describes the methods employed in obtaining a temperature coefficient for polyimide coated low bend loss fiber, in the 10°C - 80°C range.
E.coREADi™ Assay for Water Analysis
EverShield - Superior Fabric Protection Brochure
Fatigue Performance Comparison between OFDR-based Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing and Strain Gages
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Compares strain measurement in high strain range, cyclic loading between fiber and foil gage, showing foil gage drifting from the start
FBG Temperature Sensors - Temperature Calibration and Thermal Response
  • HYPERION/FBGs
FBG Total Strain Sensor Thermal Consideration - Manual Total Strain Expr...
  • HYPERION/FBGs
FFP-TF2 Full GR2883 Test Report
  • Lasers and Tunable Filters
FFP-TF2-Actuation-Circuitry-Design-Guidelines
  • Lasers and Tunable Filters
Fiber-Fabry-Perot-Tunable-Filter-Technical-Reference
  • Lasers and Tunable Filters
Gentoo - Advanced Clear Hydrophobic Coating Flyer
Luna Sensor Suite for Aircraft Corrosion Monitoring (LS2A)
Luna XPN1 Electrically Conductive Structural Adhesive
Nanofiber-Reinforced Hydrogels for Ocular Repair
ODiSI Fiber Optic Sensor Installation Guide
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This applications note is the instruction manual for the fiber optic sensor application kit.
ODiSI Fiber Optic Sensor Installation Guide
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This document guides users of Luna’s High Definition Fiber Optic Sensing (HD-FOS) system (the ODiSI) through the simple process of mounting a fiber sensor onto the surface of a test article.
ODiSI Fiber Optic Sensor Protection Methods for Improved Durability
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This Technical Note demonstrates some protective options available to preserve the integrity of both the bonded fiber sensor sections as well as the sensor lead and connector.
ODiSI Software Updates - Product Note
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
ODiSI-B Sensor Strain Gage Factor Uncertainty
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Omniphobic textiles
Optical Backscatter Reflectometer Length Measurement Accuracy
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Technical note detailing how Luna's Optical Backscatter Reflectometers (OBR) is capable of measuring fiber lengths with very high accuracy. Assuming the group index of refraction is well known, length measurement accuracy for the OBR 4600 and 5T-50 is expected to be better than 0.0034% immediately after calibration.
os3100 Epoxy Installation
  • HYPERION/FBGs
os3100 Long Term Test Summary
  • HYPERION/FBGs
os3100 Style Strain Sensor Comprehensive Fatigue Test Report
  • HYPERION/FBGs
os3100 Weld Installation
  • HYPERION/FBGs
os3110 Sensor Information Sheet
  • HYPERION/FBGs
os3120 Sensor Information Sheet
  • HYPERION/FBGs