Fiber sensing at SURF: exploring a promising technology

The development of fiber sensing is a specialized and innovative network application for specific research projects. While using the optical fibers of the SURF network, we actively explore the potential of fiber sensing. We do so with trials and collaborations with various partners. In this way, we contribute to the development of new applications for fiber sensing and increasing knowledge about this promising technology. 

Fiber sensing is already established in some research disciplines. But it’s mainly innovative new technology whose full potential has yet to be explored. SURF has its own nationwide fiber-optic network with international connections: about 11,000 kilometers of fiber-optic cables on which fiber sensing can be applied. We actively contribute ideas on how our fiber-optic network can be used in research projects that want to investigate and deploy the potential of fiber sensing.