GOST R 59088-2020 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 59088-2020 — "Optics and photonics. Fiber optical sensors. Classification" (Russian: ГОСТ Р 59088-2020, Оптика и фотоника. Датчики волоконно-оптические. Классификация). The standard establishes terms, classification principles and classes of fiber-optic sensors (FOS) used in measurement and monitoring systems across industrial, scientific and safety applications.

Abstract

This national Russian standard provides a unified classification framework for fiber-optic sensors: definitions, grouping by physical principle, configuration (intrinsic/extrinsic), measured parameter, and intended application. It includes normative references, illustrative annexes and guidance for documenting sensor type and configuration to support procurement, testing and regulatory work.

General information

• Status: In force / active (introduced into effect March 1, 2021).
• Publication date: Approved October 8, 2020; published as ГОСТ Р 59088-2020 (entry into force 2021-03-01).
• Publisher: Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) — National standard of the Russian Federation.
• ICS / categories: Optics and photonics / metrology and measurements — OKС/ICS 17.020 (related classification fields: optics, photonics, measurement methods).
• Edition / version: 2020 (first issue as ГОСТ Р 59088-2020).
• Number of pages: 20 pages (electronic PDF edition reported by document distributors).

Scope

The standard defines the scope of fiber-optic sensors covered by national classification: point sensors, quasi-distributed and distributed sensors, sensors based on interferometric, fiber Bragg grating, intensity/attenuation, polarization and spectroscopic principles. It sets out classification axes (measured quantity, sensing principle, sensor configuration, signal processing/interrogation method and typical application areas) and provides informative annexes with examples and schematic configurations.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terms for fiber-optic sensing components and subsystems (sensing element, transducer, interrogator, optical fiber types).
• Classification scheme by physical principle (FBG, interferometric, Rayleigh/Brillouin/OTDR-based, intensity/absorption, polarization-based, luminescence/fluorescence sensors).
• Classification by configuration: intrinsic (sensing within fiber) vs extrinsic (fiber couples to external transducer), single-ended vs dual-ended, point vs distributed.
• Grouping by measured quantity: displacement/strain, temperature, pressure, flow, level, chemical composition, radiation dose, presence/absence and others (examples given in annexes).
• Requirements for identification and documentation of sensor type, intended purpose and basic performance category (for classification and procurement).
• Informative annexes with representative diagrams, configuration examples and guidance notes on assignment to classification classes.

Typical use and users

Engineers and designers of sensing systems, manufacturers of fiber-optic sensors and interrogation equipment, testing and calibration laboratories, research institutes in optics/photonics, procurement and regulatory bodies that specify or verify sensor classes for industrial monitoring (oil & gas, power, civil infrastructure), aerospace, medical and environmental monitoring applications.

Related standards

Other national and international standards in optics, photonics and fiber-optic measurements (GOST/GOST R series for optics and metrology) and relevant international standards on fiber-optic components and measurement methods. The document was developed and maintained with input from technical committee TK 296 (Optics and photonics).

Keywords

fiber-optic sensors; fiber optical sensors; optics and photonics; sensor classification; intrinsic sensor; extrinsic sensor; distributed sensing; FBG; interferometric sensors; OTDR; Rosstandart.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST R 59088-2020 is a Russian national standard that defines terminology and a classification framework for fiber-optic sensors used in measurement and monitoring systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification principles and classes for fiber-optic sensors (by principle, configuration, measured quantity and application), normative references and informative annexes with examples and diagrams to aid assignment and documentation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, system integrators, test/calibration labs, researchers in optics and photonics, and procurement/regulatory specialists who need a common classification and terminology for FOS products and systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: It was approved October 8, 2020 and introduced into effect on March 1, 2021; sources report it as the current/active national standard (no amendments listed at time of publication in distributor records).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It belongs to the optics and photonics standards maintained under technical committee TK 296 and sits alongside other GOST/GOST R standards addressing optical instruments, measurement methods and related terminology.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Fiber-optic sensors; sensor classification; optics and photonics; distributed sensing; FBG; interferometric sensors; OTDR; intrinsic/extrinsic sensors; Rosstandart.