Underground Fiber Optic Cable Detection with K-DAS Technology

Ksensors' Distributed Acoustic Sensor (DAS) system, K-DAS, offers a solution for detecting and locating underground fiber optic cables. This technology is particularly useful when the precise installation path of the cable is unknown or differs from the original plans.

The K-DAS system operates by sending light pulses through a single fiber within the cable and applying acoustic vibrations to the ground near the suspected installation site. The reflected signals are then analyzed using advanced mathematical algorithms to detect and classify events, determining the exact location of the cable with an accuracy of up to 10 meters.

One of the notable features of the K-DAS technology is its ability to differentiate between the target cable and neighboring fiber optic infrastructure belonging to other operators. This ensures that only the desired cable is detected, reducing the risk of accidental damage to third-party networks.

The K-DAS system has been successfully employed in various scenarios, including locating telecommunications cables buried at depths of up to two meters, even when the actual installation path differed significantly from the original plans. This demonstrates the system's robustness and reliability in challenging situations.

By utilizing the K-DAS technology, companies can streamline their operations, reduce downtime, and enhance overall network reliability when dealing with underground fiber optic cable detection and maintenance.