VIAVI Introduces Sensing Solutions for Fiber Optic Cables and Fiber-Enabled Critical Infrastructure

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VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) has launched NITRO® Fiber Sensing, an integrated real-time asset monitoring and analytics solution for critical infrastructure. This solution addresses challenges in protecting and optimizing assets like pipelines, power transmission, and data center interconnects.

NITRO Fiber Sensing incorporates Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), Simultaneous Temperature and Strain Sensing (DTSS), and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technologies. It uses remote Fiber Test Heads (FTH) to monitor fiber optic cables, measuring temperature, strain, and acoustic vibrations. The system provides valuable infrastructure health data, enabling proactive maintenance and preventing downtime.

This solution aims to swiftly detect, localize, and prevent external threats, minimizing damage and outages, thus leading to lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for operators.

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• Launch of NITRO® Fiber Sensing solution for critical infrastructure monitoring
• Potential for lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for operators
• Capability to swiftly detect, localize, and prevent external threats
• Enables proactive maintenance and downtime prevention

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CHANDLER, Ariz., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced the launch of NITRO® Fiber Sensing, an integrated real-time asset monitoring and analytics solution for critical infrastructure ranging from oil, gas and water pipelines to electrical power transmission, border/perimeter security and data center interconnects.

Operators face challenges in protecting and optimizing their critical infrastructure. The costs associated with damage to critical assets often dwarf initial investment, hence, swift detection, localization and prevention of external threats help minimize damage and outages, leading to lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). In addition, optimizing operation helps ensure that production targets are met.

Comprising Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), Simultaneous Temperature and Strain Sensing (DTSS) and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technologies, NITRO Fiber Sensing provides the critical intelligence needed to swiftly identify and pinpoint threats.

NITRO Fiber Sensing uses remote Fiber Test Heads (FTH), commonly known as interrogators, to monitor fiber optic cables or fiber-enabled infrastructure. By performing real-time distributed fiber optic sensing, FTH can measure temperature and strain along a fiber or detect acoustic vibrations close to a fiber. Deployed at strategic locations, including along power cables and pipelines, FTH provides valuable infrastructure health data that can be used to drive proactive maintenance and prevent downtime. Alerts notify operators of potential threats from human interference, vehicle movement, digging operations, fishing nets or ship anchors encroaching on valuable assets. These alarms include precise location information to assist maintenance, response or repair teams.

"As a leader in fiber monitoring, VIAVI is trusted to monitor millions of miles of fiber with thousands of test heads around the world today. We take fiber monitoring to the next level with the NITRO Fiber Sensing solution," said Kevin Oliver, Vice President and General Manager, Fiber and Access Solutions, VIAVI. "As the use of fiber optic cables increases across various industries to enable accurate, resilient monitoring while complying with security regulations, our broad portfolio serves each customer's unique needs."

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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FAQ

What is VIAVI's new NITRO® Fiber Sensing solution?

NITRO® Fiber Sensing is an integrated real-time asset monitoring and analytics solution for critical infrastructure, launched by VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV). It uses Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), Simultaneous Temperature and Strain Sensing (DTSS), and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technologies to monitor and protect assets like pipelines, power transmission lines, and data center interconnects.

How does VIAVI's NITRO Fiber Sensing technology work?

NITRO Fiber Sensing uses remote Fiber Test Heads (FTH) to monitor fiber optic cables or fiber-enabled infrastructure. These FTH measure temperature and strain along a fiber and detect acoustic vibrations close to a fiber in real-time, providing valuable infrastructure health data and alerting operators to potential threats.

What are the benefits of VIAVI's NITRO Fiber Sensing for infrastructure operators?

VIAVI's NITRO Fiber Sensing helps operators swiftly detect, localize, and prevent external threats to critical infrastructure. This can minimize damage and outages, leading to lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). It also enables proactive maintenance and helps ensure that production targets are met.

When did VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) announce the launch of NITRO Fiber Sensing?

VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) announced the launch of NITRO Fiber Sensing on July 16, 2024, as per the press release.