Vincent Sleiffer dives into OTDR and the future of fiber optic monitoring at Netnod
Presentation will examine the potential for OTDR to evolve into proactive sensing tools for a wide range of applications
- Speakers: Vincent Sleiffer, director, product line management, infrastructure monitoring, Adtran
- Topics: Good fibrations! – Turning optical fiber into sensors
- When: Wednesday, October 11, 2 p.m CEST
- Where: Netnod Tech Meeting 2023, Sergal Hub, Stockholm, Sweden
In an increasingly connected digital landscape, the uninterrupted flow of data through fiber optic networks is paramount. But ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of these fiber lines is no trivial task. Enter optical time domain reflectometry (OTDR), a game-changing solution that moves us from the cumbersome routine of “drive, attach, test, remove” towards seamless, automatic and continuous monitoring of fiber infrastructure. With active OTDR, the promise is not just to spot problems but to anticipate them, ensuring that our digital world stays effortlessly connected.
In this session, Vincent Sleiffer will delve deeper into the evolution and future potential of OTDR. He will navigate through its transition from merely monitoring optical amplitude to the latest coherent OTDR. This extension into phase monitoring has far-reaching implications, turning optical fibers into sensors capable of detecting external stimuli like vibrations, temperatures and strain. Vincent will also showcase real-world applications of this technology as he illuminates the path to a smarter, more connected future. Register now for the event beginning October 11.