Years Active: 2025
Title: Innovations by Shaoxiong Tang in Optical Fiber Sensing
Introduction
Shaoxiong Tang is a notable inventor based in Jiangsu, China. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical fiber sensing, particularly in monitoring systems for broken wires in Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes (PCCP). His innovative approach addresses critical challenges in this technical area.
Latest Patents
Shaoxiong Tang holds a patent for a "Monitoring system and method for broken wires in PCCP based on distributed optical fiber sensing." This invention relates to the technical field of optical fiber sensing and aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of monitoring broken wires in PCCP. The system comprises a Sagnac interferometer, a Φ-OTDR system, a dual loopback system, and a signal processing system. The Sagnac interferometer includes a first laser, a first optical coupler, a first delay optical fiber, a Faraday rotating mirror, and a first photodetector. The Φ-OTDR system consists of a second laser, a second optical coupler, an acousto-optic modulator, a circulator, a third optical coupler, and a second photodetector. The dual loopback system features a wavelength division multiplexer and a second delay optical fiber. This invention effectively resolves issues such as low positioning accuracy, limited frequency measurement range, detection dead zones, and high computing pressure in monitoring broken wires in PCCP.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Shaoxiong Tang has focused on advancing technologies in optical fiber sensing. His work has led to practical solutions that improve the reliability and performance of monitoring systems in various applications.
Collaborations
Shaoxiong Tang has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Yixin Zhang and Shuai Tong, to further enhance the development of innovative sensing technologies.
Conclusion
Shaoxiong Tang's contributions to optical fiber sensing represent a significant advancement in monitoring technologies. His patented innovations provide effective solutions to longstanding challenges in the field.