Longest fibre-optic sensor network exists developed for remote monitoring of large infrastructures
Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 13:30
in Physics & Chemistry
A telecommunications engineer in Spain has experimentally developed various fibre-optic sensor networks for the remote monitoring of large infrastructures. Specifically, she has managed to develop the largest network so far in existence -- measuring 250 km -- that is equipped with a multiplexing capability, which enables two or more information channels to be combined within a single transmission medium.