Real time sensing for fibre optic cables and critical infrastructure
Viavi Solutions has launched a real time fibre optic sensing system for networks in critical infrastructure.
The NITRO Fibre Sensing system from Viavi is an integrated real-time asset monitoring and analytics solution for critical infrastructure ranging from oil, gas and water pipelines to electrical power transmission, border/perimeter security and data centre interconnects. This uses the OTDR test system that has been upgraded for remote fibre montiring and mobined with the NITRO 5G wireless test system.
For fibre systems, the system combines Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), Simultaneous Temperature and Strain Sensing (DTSS) and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technologies for the critical intelligence needed to swiftly identify and pinpoint threats.
The costs associated with damage to critical assets often dwarf initial investment, so swift detection, localization and prevention of external threats help minimize damage and outages, leading to lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- OTDR upgrades enable remote fibre test and monitoring
- 5G test portfolio delivers cloud intelligence and automation
NITRO Fiber Sensing uses remote Fibre Test Heads (FTH), commonly known as interrogators, to monitor fibre optic cables or fibre-enabled infrastructure. By performing real-time distributed fiber optic sensing, FTH can measure temperature and strain along a fibre or detect acoustic vibrations close to a fibre.
Deployed at strategic locations, including along power cables and pipelines, FTH provides valuable infrastructure health data that can be used to drive proactive maintenance and prevent downtime. Alerts notify operators of potential threats from human interference, vehicle movement, digging operations, fishing nets or ship anchors encroaching on valuable assets. These alarms include precise location information to assist maintenance, response or repair teams.
“We take fibre monitoring to the next level with the NITRO Fiber Sensing solution,” said Kevin Oliver, Vice President and General Manager, Fiber and Access Solutions, VIAVI. “As the use of fibre optic cables increases across various industries to enable accurate, resilient monitoring while complying with security regulations, our broad portfolio serves each customer’s unique needs.”
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