Optical fiber sensors use the physical properties of light as it travels along a fiber to detect variations in several parameters. In contrast to conventional measuring instruments, e.g. electrical sensors, fibre optic sensors are resistant to electromagnetic interference and are robust so that they can withstand harsh environments. Moreover, due to the low light attenuation of optical glass fibres they can be multiplexed and interrogated over several kilometres. These systems allow to monitor the temperature, strain and other critical parameters on different structures. In this meeting, we will give an overview of the market and applications, as well as future development of this field, and have a look of the requirement from the end users to increase the monitoring efficiency.
I have started to work with FBG technology more than 15 years ago, soon after getting a Civil Engineering degree. Since then, I have taken different responsibilities from application engineer to sales, working closely with several monitoring projects. I am currently the Product Manager for the Optical Business in HBK FiberSensing.
Civil engineer specialized in bridges and complex structures design and assessment; I am leading the scientific research of OSMOS Group with the objective of turning data acquired from sensors – including fiber optic ones – into valuable knowledge.
Over the last 20 years, Daniele developed and implemented fiber-optic structural monitoring solutions for several racing yachts programs (America’s Cup and Around the World) and contributed to the industrial adoption of fiber-optic sensing in Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure applications with roles in product marketing and business management.
PhD graduate in fiber optic sensor field, I currently work for Pixel sur Mer as fiber optic sensor engineer
and specialist on anything related to the optical technologies suitable for our “structure health monitoring” applications.
