Machine learning-based demodulation of multi-peak fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors has been extensively studied, demonstrating superior performance compared to conventional algorithms because it can neglect potential physical constraints. As the… Click to show full abstract
Machine learning-based demodulation of multi-peak fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors has been extensively studied, demonstrating superior performance compared to conventional algorithms because it can neglect potential physical constraints. As the number of real-world monitoring points increases, the volume of fiber-optic sensing data grows exponentially. This necessitates aggregating data from various regions (e.g., via Wi-Fi), unlike traditional single-point monitoring, which challenges server storage capacity and communication efficiency. To address these issues, this paper proposes a federated learning (FL)-based framework for efficient wavelength demodulation of multi-peak FBGs in multipoint monitoring. Specifically, an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) with multiplexing capability is employed at different monitoring points to convert spectral features into multi-channel transmission intensities, serving as training data for local models. Subsequently, the local model parameters, trained independently at each point, are uploaded to a central server to derive the optimal global model for demodulation across different monitoring points. The proposed demodulation framework is validated through stress demodulation experiments on multi-peak FBG sensors. Experimental results indicate strong multi-peak extraction performance with a demodulation error of ±0.64 pm. Additionally, the method demonstrates excellent applicability for generating high-precision global demodulation models through multi-node cooperative work under various scenarios.
               
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