Measurement Science
Chief Scientist
- Bergen
peth@norceresearch.no
+47 911 31 378
Fibre optic sensor technology
We develop new accurate measuring instruments
NORCE has extensive expertise in developing and utilizing state-of-the-art fibre optical sensing technologies.
We have experience with distributed measurements of a wide range of parameters including; temperature, pressure, strain, shape, acoustics and chemicals.
Main driver for fibre optic sensing are typical; distributed sensing capability, long distance, difficult access, high temperature, intrinsically safe and possibility of utilisation of existing optical fibres.
We develop new technology in close collaboration with the private and public sectors. Please get in touch if you would like to collaborate with us.
Contact
Peter James Thomas
Examples of fibre optic sensor technologies NORCE works with
Distributed Acoustical Sensing (DAS)
NORCE has trough several large projects developed a unit for Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS). This unit is used as a research platform in various projects providing users access to raw data. The technology is based upon the analysis of backscattered signals from laser pulses propagating in an optical fibre giving spatial resolved measurement along the entire fibre.
We are currently working on enhancing signal processing and machine learning algorithms to better recognize and quantity different features influencing the optical fibre. The technology is generic and can be used in a wide range of applications. NORCE has primarily focused on application within monitoring of geological storage of CO2, inflow in wells and traffic monitoring.
Distributed Chemical Sensing (DCS)
NORCE has developed a novel system for distributed water and humidity measurement. This has primarily been developed to enable targeted inspection of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI).
We are currently working to expand this technology and sensing platform to a wider range of chemical parameters primarily targeting the energy, marine and process industries.
Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS)
NORCE has a Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) unit, which is utilized in a wide range of projects from geothermal energy to the process industry. The unit has four channels, 5km range with 1.5 meter spatial resolution. Contact us for more details.
Distributed snow and avalanche warning system
In the Research Council's ENERGIX programme, NORCE leads the radically innovative research project MESSENGER-SWE. Our aim is to improve forecast models for meltwater runoff. Hydropower companies use the models to optimize production. Here we use fibre optic technology to provide accurate measurements needed to improve the models. The snow that has accumulated in the mountain areas represents an important energy storage in the national and international energy system.
This technology can also possibly be used for monitoring landslides.
