Fiber Optic Sensing Technology
Hawk Measurement offers an array of Fiber Optic Sensing Solutions. Fiber Optic Sensing is one of the most advanced and accurate ways to monitor long assets. Fiber optic sensing technology uses optical fibers to detect changes in physical and chemical properties such as temperature, strain, pressure, and chemical composition.
Different fiber optic sensing techniques use various methods to measure different properties. For example, distributed temperature sensing (DTS) measures temperature by analyzing the backscattered light from a fiber optic cable. In contrast, fiber optic strain sensing uses fiber optic gratings to measure the deformation or strain in a structure. As a leading provider of fiber optic sensing solutions, our team of experts can assist you with all your needs.
HAWK's Praetorian Fiber Optic Sensing System is the only system on the market that offers a single interrogator measuring Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), and Distributed Strain Sensing (DSS) — all in one enclosure. This means one fiber optic monitoring platform can detect vibration, temperature change, and structural strain simultaneously along up to 150 km of cable, in real time, 24/7.
We can work in different types of applications such as pipelines, conveyors, power cables, railways, perimeters, tailings dams, and more. Contact us today to learn more about our fiber optic sensing solutions.
Hawk's Fiber Optic Sensing Solutions
Fiber Optic Sensing Advantages
Fiber optic sensing has several advantages over traditional sensing technologies, including high sensitivity, high accuracy, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and the ability to operate in harsh and hazardous environments. Therefore, it is widely used in various industries, including oil and gas, minerals and mining, border/perimeter security, environmental monitoring, and railway monitoring, for multiple applications such as structural health monitoring, process control, and safety monitoring.
Fiber Optic Sensing Applications by Industry
HAWK's fiber optic pipeline monitoring solutions give oil, gas, and water pipeline operators a continuous, real-time view of their entire network — detecting leaks to within one meter across up to 80 km of pipe, above or below ground. Learn more about Pipeline Monitoring →
The Praetorian Conveyor Health Monitoring System (CHMS) is a plant- and site-wide conveyor belt monitoring system that detects failing idlers before they cause unplanned downtime — critical for mining and bulk-material handling operations. Learn more about Conveyors →
Our rail track monitoring technology detects rail deformation, cracks, intrusion, and overall track health along entire rail corridors, supporting safer, more predictable railway operations. Learn more about Railways →
HAWK's power cable monitoring solution enables dynamic cable rating and fault detection for underground and submarine power infrastructure, helping utilities maximize transmission capacity safely. Learn more about Power Cables →
Our fiber optic perimeter security systems provide 24/7 perimeter intrusion detection for borders, critical infrastructure, and high-security facilities, pinpointing intrusion location and type in real time. Learn more about Perimeters →
HAWK's tailings dam monitoring technology tracks field strain within earthen structures to help mining operators prevent catastrophic dam failures. Learn more about Tailings Dams →
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