Fibre Optic Sensing

Fiber optic cables are an often-unseen part of life transmitting data for our everyday connected lives. However, using clever technology, we can sense vibrations along the fiber length too, which can be extremely useful in monitoring remote or long linear assets. Fiber optic cables work reliably in harsh environments, do not create and are immune to electromagnetic interference and have a long life. This makes them ideal for use in monitoring the railway and are often already installed for signalling and telecommunication purposes.