A Novel Approach to Damage Prevention Using 3rd Party Fiber Optic Cables
Residents of British Columbia grapple with a significant challenge, namely the frequent occurrence of reported damage events to underground utility networks, causing disruptions to vital services for homes, businesses, schools, and emergency services. Despite industry efforts to increase public outreach and locate requests over the past decade, the incidence of reported damage events to underground utilities has seen little improvement.
In response to this persistent issue, the Common Ground Alliance (US) has taken a proactive approach by launching the “50-in-5” industry challenge in 2023, with the ambitious goal of achieving a 50% reduction in damage events within the next five years. This presentation delves into a groundbreaking solution that leverages existing fiber optic cables to prevent damage along utility Right-of-Ways. Through a comprehensive five-year case study, we will explore how these cables detect potential threats during civil work and reveal the workflow applied to achieve an impressive 50% year-over-year reduction in damage incidents within the service areas. This innovative strategy ultimately transforms existing telecommunication cables into invaluable assets, providing substantial benefits to the utility industry and their serviced communities at a minimal cost.
Todd Bown is a deep tech and business development professional with a personal commitment to addressing tangible challenges for the betterment of his family, community, and country. Over the last decade, he has delved into the fascinating field of distributed fiber optic sensing, exploring some of the most cutting-edge and impactful applications it has to offer. Currently holding the role of Sales Director for North America at FiberSense, Todd is passionately dedicated to harnessing state-of-the-art fiber optic sensing solutions for urban environments and critical infrastructure that underpins the connectivity of our cities and societies. His unique blend of skills, an MSc in Geophysics, and commitment to innovation has positioned him as a thought leader in the realm of how real-time situational awareness can potentially reshape and better control our surroundings to enhance the efficiency and profitability of our communities and businesses.
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When: Dec 13, 2023, 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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