中红外二氧化碳传感器的研制及在农业中的应用

利用二氧化碳气体分子在4.25μm处的基频吸收带,研制了一种差分式中红外二氧化碳检测系统.系统的光路部分由热辐射红外光源、双通道热释电探测器和球面反射镜构成,电路部分主要包括信号处理、光源驱动及主控模块.采用Tracepro软件对气室结构进行仿真和优化设计,使气体吸收光程达到30cm,改善了系统的性能.实验研究了系统对不同浓度二氧化碳气体样品的传感特性.实验结果表明,由拟合曲线得到的浓度与实际浓度误差较小,在0~5 000ppm范围内,测得二氧化碳浓度的标准差小于45ppm,而在500ppm以下,测量浓度的标准差小于5ppm;对浓度为0ppm的二氧化碳气体样品连续测量2h,测量结果的标准差约为2.8ppm;根据Allan方差分析得到系统的1σ检测下限为2.5ppm.在每个二氧化碳传感器上增加无线模块nRF24L01,构成传感器节点,在选定的日光温室大棚中构建了无线传感器网络,采集了温室大棚中的二氧化碳浓度信息,验证了所研制的传感器性能.     

In situ sensor for cycle-resolved measurement of temperature and mole fractions in IC engine exhaust gases

We present a multi-species mole fraction and temperature sensor for in situ exhaust gas diagnostic of internal combustion (IC) engines. The sensor is based on Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) and incorporates four optical channels - two miniature White cells and two double-traversal cells - with base lengths of 6?cm. It has been demonstrated at a hot air test stand and in the exhaust manifold of a single-cylinder research engine, with measured temperatures of up to 1000?K. Stable operation was achieved with absorption lengths of up to 192?cm (test stand) and 97?cm (engine). Employing time-division multiplexed detection, six species were measured simultaneously in the engine exhaust, at wavelengths ranging from 1.4?µm to 5.2 µm: water vapor (H₂O), carbon dioxide (CO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH₄), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and nitric oxide (NO). The effective measurement rate was as high as 1?kHz, and cycle-to-cycle variations were clearly detected. We show the correlation of the air-fuel equivalence ratio with the spectroscopically measured mole fraction of each species. At a cycle-resolved rate, detection limits for the legally regulated species NO and NO₂ were 1?ppm and 4?ppm, respectively. The sensor is intended to help improve the understanding of IC engine emission behavior during fast transients.     

Near-infrared methane sensor based on a distributed feedback laser

In this article, a near-infrared methane detection system using tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy technology was designed and implemented. The distributed feedback laser was driven by a self-developed temperature and current controller to allow scanning the selected absorption wavelength at 1654?nm. Laser temperature fluctuation was lower than 0.01%, and the output emission wavelength was linear and stable. The emitted beam passed a reflective gas chamber and was received by the Indium Gallium Arsenide photodiode detector. Through a data acquisition card, a digital lock-in amplifier was developed to extract the second harmonics with real-time monitoring and adjustment. Based on Allan deviation analysis, the limit of detection was about 48?ppm with a path length of 30?cm, at an integration time of 6?s. The experimental results revealed a maximum detection error of less than 3% at a gas concentration higher than 100?ppm. The fluctuations rates in long-term (9?hr) stability measurements for 1?×?10³?ppm and 1?×?10⁴?ppm methane samples were 0.8% and 0.48%, respectively, indicating good stability for the sensor. In the control module design, compared with previous reports on methane detection systems, the current system uses a self-developed temperature controller, a current driver and a signal processor, to allow real-time display and adjustments. The potential for adjustable wavelength scanning is available for multi-gas detection based on a single detection system.     

An approach of open-path gas sensor based on tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy

Tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) is a new method to detect trace-gas qualitatively or quantificationally based on the scan characteristic of the diode laser to obtain the absorption spectroscopy in the characteristic absorption region. A time-sharing scanning open-path TDLAS system using two near infrared distributed feedback (DFB) tunable diode lasers is designed to detect CH4 and H2S in leakage of natural gas. A low-cost Fresnel lens is used in this system as receiving optics which receives the laser beam reflected by a solid corner cube reflector with a distance of up to about 60 m. High sensitivity is achieved by means of wavelength-modulation spectroscopy with second-harmonic detection. The minimum detection limits of 1.1 ppm·m for CH4 and 15 ppm·m for H2S are demonstrated with a total optical path of 120 m. The simulation monitoring experiment of nature gas leakage was carried out with this system. According to the receiving light efficiency of optical system and detectable minimum light intensity of detection, the detectable optical path of the system can achieve 1 - 2 km. The sensor is suitable for natural gas leakage monitoring application.     

双光程光声光谱甲烷传感器

利用甲烷(CH₄)气体分子在1.6 μm的吸收特性,使用中心波数为6 046.96 cm-1的蝶形分布反馈式(DFB)激光器和自制的大内径光声池,设计了一款紧凑高灵敏的CH₄气体传感器。为了进一步增强输出光声信号强度,一个具有高反射率的平面镜放置在光声池后,使透射光束被反射后,二次通过光声池,增强了光与被测气体的作用距离,使光声信号提高了1.9倍。传感器各项参数,包括调制频率、调制深度及气体流速被优化。在标准大气压和1 s的积分时间下,该传感器最终获得的探测灵敏度为0.21 ppm,1σ归一化等效噪声系数(NNEA)为2.1×10-8 cm-1·W·Hz-1/2。该甲烷传感器使用性价比高的DFB近红外激光二极管作为激发光源,装置简单,成本低廉可以满足大气环境检测、矿井瓦斯监测、工业过程控制及无创伤医疗诊断等领域的需求。     

On-chip methane sensing by near-IR absorption signatures in a photonic crystal slot waveguide

We demonstrate a 300?μm long silicon photonic crystal (PC) slot waveguide device for on-chip near-infrared absorption spectroscopy, based on the Beer-Lambert law for the detection of methane gas. The device combines slow light in a PC waveguide with high electric field intensity in a low-index 90?nm wide slot, which effectively increases the optical absorption path length. A methane concentration of 100?ppm (parts per million) in nitrogen was measured.     

Development of capacitance-based and impedance-based wireless sensors and sensor nodes for structural health monitoring applications

A field demonstration of a new and hybrid wireless sensing network paradigm for structural health monitoring (SHM) is presented. In this paradigm, both power and data interrogation commands are conveyed via a mobile agent that is sent to each sensor node to perform individual interrogations, which can alleviate several limitations of traditional sensing networks. This paper will discuss such prototype systems, which will be used to interrogate capacitive-based and impedance-based sensors for SHM applications. The capacitive-based wireless sensor node is specifically built to collect peak displacement measurements. In addition, a wireless sensor node for collecting electromechanical impedance data has also been developed. Both sensor nodes are specifically designed to accept various power sources and to be wirelessly triggered on an as-needed basis so that they can be used for the hybrid sensing network approach. The capabilities of these miniaturized and portable devices are demonstrated in the laboratory and the field, which was performed at the Alamosa Canyon Bridge in southern New Mexico.     

一种胶片式的静态光学目标模拟器

光学成像敏感器是卫星姿态控制分系统的重要组成部分，用于月面景象的获取，可为月面着陆器完成障碍识别、路径规划和安全区域选取等功能提供图像信息来源。为实现光学成像敏感器装星后设备功能和性能的检测，需要一种可在室内为光学成像敏感器提供月面场景信息的光学仪器。设计和研制了一种胶片式的静态光学目标模拟器，该目标模拟器以胶片作为图像源，通过积分球均匀照明系统将胶片照亮，并经由光学镜头将胶片图像投射至无穷远处，从而供光学成像敏感器接收。设计完成的静态光学目标模拟器视场≥30°×30°，入瞳直径Φ5 mm，入瞳距离为41 mm，镜头焦距44.78 mm，图像像素分辨率≤1 024×1 024，各项指标均达到了光学成像敏感器装星后光闭路试验的要求。     

基于PLC和无线传感器网络的光电监测系统构建

为了克服传统监测系统的不足,构建一种基于PLC和无线传感器网络的光电监测系统.在分析光电监测系统的构成及工作原理的基础上,探讨了基于遥测技术的无线光电传感器网络实现方式,研究了ABB PLC软硬件实现及FameView的开发的可行性.采用ABB公司生产的AC500 PLC作为主要控制器件,通过Modbus协议按地址依次轮询无线传感器节点来采集数据,对其进行相应处理,并将最终结果传递给上位机.上位机将获得的数据通过FameView组态软件生成监控画面,实时监测现场的运行情况.监测灵活、高效,数据采集效率较高,具备良好的扩展性.这种新型光电监测系统在企业生产、战场环境等许多军民用领域中具有重要作用.     

Quantum cascade laser-based sensor for detection of exhaled and biogenic nitric oxide

A real-time, in situ CO sensor using 2.3 μm DFB diode laser absorption, with calibration-free wavelength-modulation-spectroscopy, was demonstrated for continuous monitoring in the boiler exhaust of a pulverized-coal-fired power plant up to temperatures of 700 K. The sensor was similar to a design demonstrated earlier in laboratory conditions, now refined to accommodate the harsh conditions of utility boilers. Measurements were performed across a 3 m path in the particulate-laden economizer exhaust of the coal-fired boiler. A 0.6 ppm detection limit with 1 s averaging was estimated from the results of a continuous 7-h-long measurement with varied excess air levels. The measured CO concentration exhibited expected inverse trends with the excess O₂ concentration, which was varied between 1 and 3 %. Measured CO concentrations ranged between 6 and 200 ppm; evaluation of the data suggested a dynamic range from 6 to 10,000 ppm based on a minimum signal-to-noise ratio of ten and maximum absorbance of one. This field demonstration of a 2.3 μm laser absorption sensor for CO showed great potential for real-time combustion exhaust monitoring and control of practical combustion systems.     

基于深度学习的自适应光学波前传感技术研究综述

波前传感是自适应光学系统的重要组成部分,在地基大口径望远镜、激光大气传输、无线光通信、激光驱动核聚变等领域发挥了关键作用,同时也常应用于自由曲面的光学测量中。与此同时,深度学习作为一种较为通用的前沿技术,成功在计算机视觉、自然语言处理等众多领域取得了革命性进展。使用深度学习的方法改进自适应光学系统中的波前传感器,以期实现更精准的波前探测,以及适应更复杂的应用场景是自适应光学的发展趋势,也是深度学习应用领域的一个新课题。介绍了深度学习在自适应光学波前传感中的应用现状,主要分析了在相位反演波前传感器和哈特曼波前传感器中的研究特点,并在最后进行了总结和展望。     

An Innovative Gas Sensor with On-Chip Reference Using Monolithic Twin Laser

An innovative gas sensor with on-chip reference using a monolithic twin laser is proposed. In this sensor a monolithic twin laser generates two closer laser beams with slight different wavelengths alternatively, one photodiode is used to catch both absorption and reference signals by time division multiplexing. The detection of nitrous oxide adopting this scheme using a 2.1μm antimonide laser and an InGaAs photodiode has been demonstrated experimentally with detection limit below 1ppm. Using this on chip reference scheme the fluctuations from the optical path and devices can be compensated effectively; the sensor system is simplified distinctly.     

A mid-infrared carbon monoxide sensor system using wideband absorption spectroscopy and a single-reflection spherical optical chamber

A mid-infrared carbon monoxide (CO) sensor system based on a dual-channel differential detection method was developed using a broadband light source in the 4.60 µm wavelength region and a single-reflection spherical optical chamber with ∼0.373 m absorption path length. CO detection was realized by targeting the wideband strong absorption lines within 4.55–4.65 µm. A dual-channel pyroelectric detector as well as a self-developed digital signal processor (DSP) based orthogonal lock-in amplifier was employed to process CO sensing signal. A minimum detection limit of ∼0.5 ppm in volume (ppmv) was achieved with a measurement time of 6 s, based on an Allan deviation analysis of the sensor system. The response time (1000 → 0 ppmv) was determined to be ∼7 s for the CO sensor operation. Due to the characteristics of low detection limit, fast response time and high cost performance, the proposed sensor has relatively good prospect in coal-mining operation.     

Preliminary results of an aircraft system based on near-IR diode lasers for continuous measurements of the concentration of methane, carbon dioxide, water and its isotopes

The Federal Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Russian Federation created the flying laboratory on board the passenger airplane Yak-42D for geophysical monitoring of the environment, including aircraft measurements of vertical concentrations of greenhouse gases in the troposphere. Within the limits of this project, General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Science developed airborne tunable diode laser spectrometer (TDLS) on the basis of diode lasers of a near-IR range for measurement of the altitude profiles of CO₂, CH₄, H₂O and its isotopes. TDLS complex was integrated aboard in standard 19-in. rack. Air samples, taken over an aircraft on the pipeline, were injected into the optical cell. Using the system of inflow and heating, the air was set laminar with a flowrate of 0.2?l/s at a reduced pressure of 100?mbar for detecting narrow absorption lines of water vapor isotopes. For registration of the absorption spectra and for the measurement of greenhouse gas concentrations in online mode, modulation-correlation technique was used. Diode laser spectrometer output data were transferred to the airborne central computer. Sensitivity of TDLS measurements was 20?C30?ppm for water, 3?C4?ppm for CO₂ and 20?C25?ppb for CH₄. Time of one-unit measurement is about 30?ms.     

利用空气来探测脉冲太赫兹波

曾有报道利用飞秒激光脉冲通过空气中的三阶光学非线性过程产生高强度的太赫兹波．理论上，作为太赫兹波产生的逆过程，有可能实现用空气作为介质探测脉冲太赫兹波．作者以空气或激光诱导的空气等离子体作为介质，通过测量太赫兹波场诱导产生的二次谐波信号，首次实现了宽带太赫兹波的时间分辨探测，本文介绍了空气中太赫兹波的非相干和相干探测的实验结果和理论分析．迄今为止，这种具有突破意义的太赫兹波空气电离相干探测法（THz-ABCD）的频谱宽度可以超过8THz，实现动态范围可达30dB。     

The study of electro-optical sensor based on slotted photonic crystal waveguide

A compact and sensitive electro-optical sensor based on slotted photonic crystal waveguide (S-PhCW) is demonstrated. The electro-optical sensor can be realized in photonic crystal (PhC) slabs of silicon in Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI). Nonlinear optical polymer is used as infiltration. By applying three-dimensional finite difference time domain (3D-FDTD), the sensitivity and quality factor of electro-optical sensor with different slotted waveguide width are calculated. In addition, sensitivity and the optical properties such as transmission spectrum and field distributions are compared between electro-optical sensor based on line defect photonic crystal waveguide (W1-PhCW) and that based on slotted photonic crystal waveguide (S-PhCW). Simulation results demonstrate that, compared with electro-optical sensor based on line defect photonic crystal waveguide, the sensitivity and quality factor is improved by 30 times and 6.6 times respectively in sensor based on slotted photonic crystal waveguide. Besides, the proposed PhC sensor devices have the advantage of a compact structure with the potential for monolithic integration with optical-to-electrical on-chip conversion and detection.     

基于目标运动的复眼式双目视觉测距法

昆虫（螳螂）复眼利用目标的动态差异实现立体视觉，具有视场大、计算简单、实时性高等特点，是立体视觉研究的新方向。为实现复眼立体视觉在机器人视觉导航中的应用，根据复眼结构以及信息处理机制，提出并研究了环形光电传感器的目标快速检测与定位方法。首先，搭建了基于60个光电二极管的等6°夹角分布式环形传感器，形成具有360°视场的环形仿生复眼；其次，建立了基于光流原理的运动目标方位角检测模型，采用傅里叶拟合法实现了方位角检测模型的优化，实现了运动目标方位角与目标距离大视野范围内的简单、快速检测。实验结果表明:1）可实现距离375 mm范围内运动速度为30 mm/s的目标方位角实时检测，测量误差在2°范围内；2）基于目标方位角检测模型，可实现双目阵列传感器在300 mm×375 mm视野重叠区域范围内、平均测量误差在10 mm范围内的立体视觉测距。基于光流的运动目标方位角检测模型可用于实现对运动目标空间位置的动态实时检测，在运动检测、视觉导航等领域具有广泛的应用前景。     

Nitrogen Dioxide Sensing Properties and Mechanism of Copper Phthalocyanine Film

Copper phthalocyanine film, a p-type organic semiconductor, is synthesized by vacuum sublimation and its surface morphology is characterized by SEM. A silicon-based copper phthalocyanine film gas sensor for NO2 detection is fabricated by MEMS technology. The results show that the resistance and sensitivity of copper phthalocyanine film decrease obviously as the NO2 concentration increases from Oppm to lOOppm. However, the sensitivity nearly keeps a constant of O. 158 between 30 ppm and 70 ppm. The best working temperature of the gas sensor is 90℃ for NO2 gas concentrations of lOppm, 20ppm and 30ppm, which is much lower than that of general metal oxide gas sensor.     

Experimental research on distributed fiber sensor for sliding damage monitoring

A distributed optical fiber sensor (DOFS) with the principle of microbend loss has been developed for concrete or rock-sliding damage measurement. The combination of multiple microbend sensors can form a sensor array for distributed sensing application in monitoring local slippage or deformation along the rock mass of the high slope, and the optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR) can be conveniently used for interrogation of each sensor point. The sensor sensitivity can be obtained at a specific range according to the requirement of the model test condition. Connected with multiplexed sensing processing schemes, its sliding range of dynamic sensing response reached 0–3.6 mm and semi-empirical formula was fitted according to data from model tests. The DOFS array may find a potential application in real-time monitoring and damage detection of large and critical slope engineering structures.     

基于物联网的设施温室监控系统中无线传感器节点设计

设计具有低成本、低功耗、易扩展的设施温室监控设备,深入研究无线网络构成,优化网络结构、降低组网难度、提高组网效率。采用 MSP430F149为核心的处理器;采用CC2530射频芯片实现无线传输;提供多种协议接口方便传感器的扩展,给出了土壤温湿度、空气温湿度、光照传感器的选型和指标参数;由本设计的无线传感器节点作为WSN中的全功能设备同时充当路由节点,搭建了MESH型的无线传感器网络结构。经测试,通过硬件设计及网络结构搭建,系统具有结构简单、组网快捷、数据传输可靠性高等优点,能较好的满足无线传感器节点在设施温室监控中的应用。