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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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Application Notes

Title
Product Area
T-Ray 5000 System Overview
  • Terahertz
Short Summary
Overview of T-Ray 5000 system, capabiltiies and components.
Link
TRay5000_System_OverviewTCU-Sensors-1-Sheet-v4-FINAL.pdf
Take the Worry Out of Lightweighting
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
The ODiSI 6000 Series HD-FOS Accelerates Design and Testing with Sub-Millimeter Resolution Strain and Temperature Measurements.
Link
Lightweighting_OnePager_10.2018.pdf
Techniques for Measuring the PDL of Optical Systems or Components _ https://lunainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/PDL-Measurement-Note-6-5-2020.pdf
  • Polarization
  • Optical Test
Link
PDL-Measurement-Note-6-5-2020.pdf
Terahertz Gauging for Process Control
  • Terahertz
Short Summary
Highlights use of non-contact, non-nuclear, multi-layer, single sensor measurement solutions for the manufacturing of plastics and foams.
Link
Process_Control_Application_Sheet.pdf
Terahertz Overview
  • Terahertz
Short Summary
Terahertz 101 (Tearhertz Overview)
Link
TeraMetrix-Terahertz_Overview-1-Sheet-v9-FINAL.pdf
Tire Rubber Calendering
  • Terahertz
Short Summary
Application not describing use of terahertz (THz) gauging in the the manufacturing of high-performane tires.
Link
LUNA TeraMetrix Application Notes Tire Calendering- Long Version-v2-FINAL.pdf
Updated Optical Fiber Sensors Guide
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Updated_Optical_Fiber_Sensors_Guide_130529.pdf
Using HD-FOS for Characterizing Heat Exchangers
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This case study highlights using high definition temperature mapping for characterizing heat exchangers
Link
CASE-STUDY-HDFOS-for-Heat-Exchanger-June-7th-2016.pdf
Using HD-FOS for Defect Detection in Wind Turbine Blades During Fabrication and Testing
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This case study highlights using high definition fiber optic sensing for detecting defects in wind turbine blades.
Link
CASE-STUDY-HDFOS-for-Wind-Turbine-Blade-Test-May-18th-2016.pdf
Using the Optical Vector Analyzer for Component Evaluation in a Production Environment
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Steps for setting up the OVA for production line component characterization
Link
LT_TD_EN-FY1309_OVA_Component_Evaluation_v3.pdf
Using the OVA’s Compression Option to Narrow Impulse Responses Broadened by Dispersion
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
An explanation of the OVA’s pulse compression feature and its use, including an overview of dispersion. Use of the pulse compression feature is demonstrated for two devices with highly different levels of dispersion.
Link
PulseCompression_OVA_EN-FY1501.pdf
What is Polarization?
  • Polarization
Link
What-is-polarization.pdf
Why Coherent Detection Systems May Fail at Compensating for Polarization Mode Dispersion
  • Polarization
  • Optical Test
Link
White-Paper-Coherent-Detection-Systems-PMD-Compensation.pdf
XPCD Charge Dissipating Coating
Link
XPCD Charge Dissipating Coating

Case Study

Title
Product Area
Case Study - Akron Spillway Dam
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Case Study - Akron Dam.pdf
Case Study - Arsenal Bridge
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Case Study - Arsenal Bridge.pdf
Case Study - Chulitna River Bridge
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Case Study - Chulitna River Bridge.pdf
Case Study - Hong Kong Rail
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Case Study - Hong Kong Rail.pdf
Case Study - Hull Stress Monitoring System
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Case Study - Hull Stress Monitoring.pdf
Case Study - Mount Rushmore Rock Block Monitoring
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Case Study - Mount Rushmore.pdf
Case Study - Roadway Monitoring
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Case Study - Roadway Monitoring.pdf
Case Study - Sblade Wind Turbine Monitoring
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
Case Study - Sblade.pdf
Using HD-FOS for Characterizing Heat Exchangers
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This case study highlights using high definition temperature mapping for characterizing heat exchangers
Link
CASE-STUDY-HDFOS-for-Heat-Exchanger-June-7th-2016.pdf
Using HD-FOS for Defect Detection in Wind Turbine Blades During Fabrication and Testing
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
This case study highlights using high definition fiber optic sensing for detecting defects in wind turbine blades.
Link
CASE-STUDY-HDFOS-for-Wind-Turbine-Blade-Test-May-18th-2016.pdf

Videos

Title
Product Area
3D Strain Visualization: Carbon Fiber Beam using ODiSI B
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Using Luna’s ODiSI B system, real time strain measurements are acquired along a single telecom-grade optical fiber that is both surface bonded and embedded in a carbon fiber composite panel. Mapping Luna’s high resolution strain data onto a 3D model demonstrates the ability to use Luna’s high resolution data for 3D visualization and FEA model comparison.
Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-ZVWUx8gBo&feature=youtu.be
3D Temperature Visualization: Pressure Canister using ODiSI B
  • ODiSI/HD-FOS
Short Summary
Using Luna’s ODiSI B system, real time temperature measurements are acquired along an optical fiber that is helically wrapped around the canister. Mapping this high resolution temperature data onto a 3D model demonstrates the ability to use Luna’s high resolution data for 3D visualization and FEA model comparison.
Link
https://youtu.be/7aCN_bEqJn4
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.
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW9U98N7xh4
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.
Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWKBBssuwug
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.
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz1I3om9NGA
Introduction to OVA 5000 Component Analyzer
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Overview and capabilities of the OVA 5000 system
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLceHGGEvvg
Luna Phoenix 1400 Laser Video
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Phoenix capabilities
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW_3HkWLNnE
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.
Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcEOu0PC35I&feature=youtu.be

Tech Notes

Title
Product Area
775-000001 HYPERION Peak Detection Presets Instructions rev.A
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
775-000001 HYPERION Peak Detection Presets Instructions rev.A.pdf
775-000002 HYPERION Distance Compensation
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
775-000002 HYPERION Distance Compensation.pdf
775-000003 revA TECHNOTE HYPERION Secure Communication via SSH
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
775-000003_revA_TECHNOTE HYPERION Secure Communication via SSH.pdf
775-000004 revA TECHNOTE HYPERION Full Redundancy
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
775-000004_revA_TECHNOTE HYPERION Full Redundancy.pdf
775-000004 revB TECHNOTE HYPERION Full Redundancy
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
775-000004_revB_TECHNOTE HYPERION Full Redundancy.pdf
775-400005 TECHNOTE HYPERION Low Latency Peak Streaming over UDP
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
775-400005 TECHNOTE HYPERION Low Latency Peak Streaming over UDP.pdf
775-400006 TECHNOTE HYPERION Single Board Interrogator Usage, Care, and Handling Rev B
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
775-400006 TECHNOTE HYPERION Single Board Interrogator Usage, Care, and Handling Rev B.pdf
775-400007 TECHNOTE HYPERION ENLIGHT Support of os7500 Rev A
  • HYPERION/FBGs
Link
775-400007 TECHNOTE HYPERION ENLIGHT Support of os7500 Rev A.pdf
ACES Aircrew Endurance System, Tech Note
Link
ACES Aircrew Endurance System, Tech Note
Acuity LS Operating Manual
Link
Acuity LS Operating Manual
Advanced Wound Healing
Link
20170308-Wound-Healing-Overview.pdf
Automated Water Analysis
Link
AWQuA-MD-One-Pager-March-2017.pdf
Biomedical Technologies
Link
20170308-BMG-overview.pdf
Calculating chromatic dispersion (CD) for fiber measurements using the OVA
  • Optical Test
Short Summary
Equations for calculating CD with OVA
Link
LT_TD_EN-FY1308_CD-Fiber-Measurements_v3.pdf
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.
Link
LT_TD_EN-FY1305_OVA-GD-and-CD-from-Phase_Rev-2.pdf
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.
Link
LT-TD_EN-FY1303_OBRwModeConditioner_Rev-2.pdf
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.
Link
LT_TD_EN-FY1302_Computing-Insertion-Loss_Rev-2.pdf
Dissolvable Forensic Swabs
Link
20170308-Forensic-Swab-One-Pager.pdf