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    DAS systems use optical fiber cables as distributed acoustic sensors, detecting vibrations along the entire length of the fiber similar to having thousands of microphones. Rayleigh scattering allows acoustic signals to be detected over long distances, with changes in the fiber's refractive index measured interferometrically. A DAS interrogator unit connects to a data processing unit that analyzes the acoustic data in real time using algorithms to identify and locate events like intrusions and leaks.

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    DAS systems use optical fiber cables as distributed acoustic sensors, detecting vibrations along the entire length of the fiber similar to having thousands of microphones. Rayleigh scattering allows acoustic signals to be detected over long distances, with changes in the fiber's refractive index measured interferometrically. A DAS interrogator unit connects to a data processing unit that analyzes the acoustic data in real time using algorithms to identify and locate events like intrusions and leaks.

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    DAS systems use optical fiber cables as distributed acoustic sensors, detecting vibrations along the entire length of the fiber similar to having thousands of microphones. Rayleigh scattering allows acoustic signals to be detected over long distances, with changes in the fiber's refractive index measured interferometrically. A DAS interrogator unit connects to a data processing unit that analyzes the acoustic data in real time using algorithms to identify and locate events like intrusions and leaks.

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    DAS – Distributed Acoustic Sensing

    General technology description


    DAS systems detect vibration and measure acoustic energy along the entire length of an
    optical fiber. The fiber functions as if there were thousands of microphones installed. Complex
    detection and classification algorithms are used to identify and locate, for example, intrusion
    activities and leaks.

    The Coherent Optical Time Domain Reflectometry


    (C-OTDR) technology utilizes Rayleigh scattering,
    allowing acoustic frequency signals to be
    detected over large distances (e.g. 70 km).

    The interrogator sends a coherent laser pulse along


    an optical fiber (sensor cable). Light is continuously
    scattered back to the optical receiver from natural
    imperfections within the fiber. The coherent
    nature of the backscattered light allows for the
    interferometric recombination of closely spaced
    sections of fiber. The distance between these
    sections determines the spatial resolution or gauge
    length (e.g. 10 m).

    An acoustic disturbance generates a local change in the refractive index of the optical fiber. The
    change in refractive index causes an interferometrically measurable change in the optical path
    which can be measured by the DAS.

    Leading the Way with Passion.


    The next laser pulse can be transmitted after the previous pulse has travelled to the end of the fiber
    and the backscatter from has returned. For a 50 km long fiber the maximum pulse rate is at about 2
    kHz, while a 5 km long fiber can run at a pulse rate of 20 kHz. As a consequence acoustic signals
    are measured up to the Nyquist frequency of about 1 kHz @ 50 km or 10 kHz @ 5 km in these
    examples.

    Most detections of TPI (third party interference) events are in a low frequency range of typically
    <500 Hz. The interrogator is also able to measure sub-Hertz frequencies.

    Leading interrogator technology


    The AP Sensing 2P Squared DAS technology provides a true linear acoustic profile along the sensing
    fiber. Our unique technology allows the accurate measurement and location of the amplitude,
    frequency and phase of the incident sound field. The system provides a linear output over distance,
    time and acoustic intensity. This signal quality is achieved with outstanding signal to noise ratio at a
    world leading measurement range. The sensor fiber is suitable for deployment in ATEX zones.

    Interrogator unit Data processing unit

    A typical system would monitor a 70 km long fiber at 10 m spatial resolution providing 7000 channels
    of data. The DAS interrogator is connected to a powerful data processing unit, which processes the
    data in real time.

    Configuration and analysis software


    AP Sensing´s enhanced data processing
    provides acoustic information on spectral
    content and intensity over location.

    Data can be visualized in several formats


    including waterfall diagrams, timing
    diagrams, intensity over location, intensity
    over time and frequency spectrum.

    Waterfall diagram: Frequency chart for a


    pipeline leakage pipeline leak

    The system also enables the user to “listen into” any selected part of the fiber,
    which may help to verify received signals with the human capabilities.

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    Detection event examples

    Manual digging Machinery digging Walking

    Leakage detection Motor vehicle Train traffic

    Fault location Rock fall Acoustic profiling

    Pig tracking Subsea hazard Reservoir monitoring

    Detection of threats

    Each application has different requirements. AP Sensing’s DAS technology uses the powerful
    interferometric phase-sensitive C-OTDR method to locate every acoustic noise event along the fiber
    within the spatial resolution configured, typically a 10-meter channel with high sensitivity and
    accuracy.
    Intelligent event detection is built in and is available
    immediately. During a learning phase the system is optimized.
    Each event has a specific acoustic pattern which is analyzed and
    used to classify the event. It is important to focus on real threats
    and not to make the classification too specific, to avoid
    misclassification.
    The most important objective is to separate normal activities and noise sources from unusual or
    threatening activities. AP Sensing’s engineering team works closely with the client to determine the
    environmental situation and detection requirements.

    Data handling & storage


    Because distributed acoustic sensing generates large amounts of data,
    data storage and data management are essential parts of the solution.

    Historical data can be captured and stored over a long period of time in an aggregated format,
    while raw data is only available for an interim period and is typically cyclically overwritten with a
    user defined time to live (TTL). When an event is detected, raw data around this event is frozen
    for further analysis. In the case of an undetected event the stored historical data may deliver
    valuable information through post- processing, leading to further enhanced detection methods.

    Seamless integration
    With AP Sensing’s proven SmartVision application
    software, we offer a platform to seamlessly integrate
    many DAS, DTS, CCTV systems and other sensor
    technologies into a single platform.

    It provides a clear overview with the integrated map,


    asset view and analysis functions. The client-server
    architecture enables installation on virtualized IT
    networks and offers a wide range of protocol interfaces
    to integrate into existing client SCADA systems.

    Flyer 2017.12.01 / Ed. 2.2018.05.25 Leading the Way with Passion.

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