Measuring the Seismic Wave With Photons: Realization of the Optical Oil Field

Fibre optic sensing technology, which involves no operating electronics at the sensing part, has a potential and significance<br>due to the fact that it will offer higher reliability and longer life time of sensors compared to its electrical counterparts. The<br>passive nature of fibre optic sensors also contributes to that such systems will require a minimum of maintenance during<br>operation over several years. No electronics and fewer components of the in-sea or in-well part of such system may make it<br>easier and cheaper to produce than electrical systems of the same capacity.