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27.10.2023

Wir sind auf der STUVA-Expo und der STUVA-Tagung am 8. und 9. November in München – kommen Sie vorbei!

Hier sind drei Möglichkeiten, wie Sie während der STUVA mehr über die Anwendung von verteilten faseroptischen Sensoren in Ihrem Projekt erfahren können:

1. Besuchen Sie fibrisTerre: Halle C1, Gang F, Stand 115
Das Team von fibrisTerre steht bereit, um das System vorzuführen und Ihre Fragen zu verteilter faseroptischer Sensortechnik zu beantworten. Sie finden uns in unmittelbarer Nähe des Eingangs zur Ausstellung. Egal, ob Sie an einem Projekt arbeiten, das kontinuierliche, präzise Dehnungs- oder Temperaturüberwachung erfordert, ob Sie langjährige Erfahrung teilen möchten oder einfach neugierig sind und “Hallo” sagen möchten – wir freuen uns darauf, Sie kennenzulernen!

2. Nehmen Sie an der Konferenz teil, um am Donnerstag um 11.30 Uhr
‘Verteilte faseroptische Sensorsysteme im Tunnelbau zur gesamtheitlichen, großflächigen Überwachung: Monitoringkonzepte, Instrumentierung von Spritzbetonschalen, Tunnelinnenschalen und Tübbingen sowie realisierte Anwendungen und Ergebnisse’ zu hören, (simultane Übersetzung Deutsch/Englisch)

3. Vereinbaren Sie ein (Kaffeepause-)Treffen vor Ort oder in der Nähe von München.
Lassen Sie uns das Beste aus unserer Zeit in München machen. Wenn ein kurzes Treffen vor Ort, online oder in der Nähe für Sie infrage kommt, nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt mit uns auf, um es zu organisieren

Zur Website der STUVA-Konferenz und -Messe
 

15.08.2023

Solscope Mag présente la détection par fibre optique pour la surveillance des tunnels et des puits

Solscope Mag met en avant un article sur les avantages de la surveillance par capteurs à fibre optique distribués dans les tunnels et les puits de construction.

Cette pièce éclairante met en lumière les remarquables avancées technologiques en matière de surveillance géotechnique des tunnels. Découvrez comment les capteurs à fibre optique contribuent à renforcer la sécurité, la fiabilité et l’efficacité dans un projet emblématique de tunnel en Europe.

Rejoignez-nous pour promouvoir les meilleures pratiques en matière de conception et de construction des infrastructures souterraines.

Lisez l’article (en français) à la page 58.

15.08.2023

Solscope Mag features fiber optic sensing for monitoring tunnels and shafts

Solscope Mag features an article on the advantages of distributed fiber optic sensor monitoring in tunnels and construction shafts.

This insightful piece sheds light on the remarkable technological advancements in geotechnical tunnel surveillance.
Discover how fiber optic sensors contribute to enhanced safety, reliability, and efficiency in an iconic European Tunnel project.
Join us in promoting best practices for underground infrastructure design and construction.

The article may be read here (in French) on page 58

09.05.2023

Let's meet in Vienna! EAGE Annual Conference June 5-9

Three ways for you to find out more about distributed fiber optic sensing at the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) Annual Conference, Vienna, Austria from June 5 – 9!

1. Participate in the distributed fiber optic sensing one day workshop

Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing in Geotechnical Engineering and the Energy Sector
Friday 9 June 2023
This workshop is for everyone from the industry or academic world who would like to learn or deepen their knowledge about the use of different DFOS technologies in geotechnical, geophysical, structural and civil engineering in energy transmission or other fields. It focuses on practical insights from successful monitoring projects, and shares hands-on experience in installation, operation, and data handling. The workshop will bring together application specialists from industry and academia with everyone who wants to learn how to use this powerful technology. Workshop details

2. Visit the fibrisTerre booth 4702

The fibrisTerre team is ready to demonstrate the system and discuss your distributed fiber-optic sensing system requirement.
You’ll find us close to the EAGE Community and coffee hub – booth 4702 Conference details

3. Arrange a coffee break meeting on site or nearby in Vienna

Let’s make the most of our time in Vienna. If a short meeting, onsite or nearby, would suit you, please contact us to arrange it

Whether you have a project requiring continuous, precise strain or temperature monitoring, you have years of experience to share, or you are simply curious or wish to say ‘Hello’ – we are looking forward to meeting you! Conference details

05.02.2023

Institute for geomechanics and geotechnics symposium at the TU Braunschweig

We are looking forward to attending and exhibiting at this event on 16/17 February 2023.
“the 2023 symposium will again be a forum for all experts who feel connected to geomechanics and geotechnics. An program that will stimulate intensive discussions has been put together from the large number of topics proposed .

In addition, there is also plenty of room to exchange experiences and to cultivate relationships and contacts, for example during the evening event on Thursday, which brings us together in Braunschweig.

The Edgard-Frankignoul-Förderpreis, donated by STUMP-FRANKI Spezialtiefbau GmbH, is now being awarded for the 8th time.

The programme (the conference is in German) may be found here

STUVA
05.02.2023

fibrisTerre becomes a corporate member of STUVA

A non-profit, independent and international research company, STUVA has been involved in the entire spectrum of underground construction and operation since 1960. 

Membership brings fibrisTerre into closer contact with authorities, associations, cities, transport companies, engineering offices, insurers, and academic institutions related to STUVA’s field of work, enabling it to respond to situations where monitoring with fiber optic sensing may be the ideal solution.

More information about STUVA may be found here

Authorized Economic Operator
20.01.2023

Authorized Economic Operator

fibrisTerre is recognized as an Authorized Economic Operator.
This status facilitates international shipping and customs logistics, especially with entities having the same status.

Taking the temperature of HV and EHV power cables for continuous condition monitoring.
17.11.2022

New! DTS with 80 km distance range

At fibrisTerre we strive to design and manufacture reliable and accurate distributed fiber optic interrogators and accessories that the markets we serve require.
Our R&D team works tirelessly to develop hardware and software which our customers can rely on and which make their life easier.

The latest development is the extension of the distance range to 80 km.

As a Distributed Temperature Sensor (DTS), this product is ideal for continuously monitoring temperature events all along a power or export cable. Additionally, the Distributed Strain Sensor (DSS) capability provides accurate information about any critical mechanical stress occurring on the asset during installation and operation. HV, EHV, AC, and DC onshore and subsea transmission cables can be monitored, with temperature and strain data providing condition monitoring and enabling performance optimization.

Where a single-mode optical fiber is available, array cables medium voltage and distribution network cables can also be monitored.

Transmission pipeline installation in a trench
17.11.2022

Pipelines - Continuous monitoring of ground movement helps avoid pipeline leaks

Pipelines can be put at risk if the ground around them, the pipeline right of way, moves.

It may be a small, one-off settlement.

It may be the precursor of a more serious event, evidence of an earth tremor, erosion, or a landslide. Knowing where, and when means that the site can be checked and, if necessary, mitigation measures put in place.

fibrisTerre’s 80 km distance range means that, with a fiber optic cable running alongside the pipeline, a single instrument can monitor continuously for ground movement events along 80 km. With the aid of an optical switch, this distance can be doubled.
Distributed fiber optic strain sensing detects small ground movement events, helping operators to respond quickly. And false alarms are rare.

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08.11.2022

Floating Wind Energy Projects

Love maps? Here’s one of the Floating Wind Energy projects of the world.
It’s early days for floating offshore wind, already there are a few planned!
The first, Hywind, off the Scottish coast, started production in 2017.
External link to Quest Floating Wind Energy map download