Fiber Optic Sensing Association
The Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA) is a nonprofit industry association that promotes fiber-optic sensing technology. It was founded in April 2017 in Washington, D.C. and has a membership of 24 companies and universities.
| Abbreviation | FOSA |
|---|---|
| Established | April 24, 2017[1] |
| Founded at | Washington, D.C. |
| Type | Nonprofit industry association |
| Purpose | Promoting fiber-optic sensing technology |
Membership | 24[2] |
| Dave Cunningham (chairman)[3] | |
| Affiliations | Fiber Broadband Association[4] |
| Website | www |
Background and structure
The Fiber Optic Sensing Association was founded on April 24, 2017. It had nearly a dozen founding member companies representing an "eclectic" group, including Corning Inc. and OFS, across the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.[5] The agenda for the first meeting of FOSA focused on promoting fiber-optic sensing technology through infrastructure priorities including smart highways and implementation into larger construction projects.[5]
FOSA is affiliated with the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA), which promotes fiber-optic networking technology.[4] Its current Chairman is Dave Cunningham of Network Integrity Solutions.[3]
Research
A December 2017 study from FOSA found that China had the most distributed fiber-optic sensing installations in the world, followed by Germany, the United States, and South Korea.[6] In August 2018, the organization launched a report advocating the use of fiber-optic sensing technology in railways to improve security.[7] It has also supported implementation of fiber-optic sensing technology in the pipeline industry to monitor leaks, tampering, and hazardous conditions.[8]
FOSA supported the Smart Cities and Communities Act, introduced by Representatives Suzan DelBene and Yvette Clarke. The bill would provide $1.1 billion to expand the use of smart city technology.[9]
Members
As of June 2022, FOSA claims 22 members:[2]
- AP Sensing
- Corning Inc.
- Ditch Witch
- Dura-Line Corporation
- FEBUS Optics
- Fotech Solutions
- Hifi Engineering
- Institute of Engineering Geodesy and Measurement Systems, Graz University of Technology
- LIOS Technology
- NBG Fiber Optic Corp.
- NEC Corporation of America
- Network Integrity Systems
- OFS
- Omnisens
- OptaSense
- OZ Optics
- Prysmian Group
- Sensonic
- Senstar Corporation
- Smartpipe Technologies
- University of California, Berkeley
- Viavi_Solutions
References
- Association, Fiber Optic Sensing (April 24, 2017). "Industry Leaders Launch Fiber Optic Sensing Association". PR Newswire. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- "Fiber Optic Sensing Association : FOSA Member Directory". Fiber Optic Sensing Association. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- Simper, Sara (March 4, 2022). "FOSA praises new Federal Highway Administration 'Dig Once' regulations". World Pipelines.
- Peach, Matthew (May 2, 2017). "Industry leaders launch Fibre Optic Sensing Association". Optical Connections News. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- Wills, Stewart (May 1, 2017). "Fiber Optic Sensing Business Gets a Voice". Optics and Photonics News. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- McLaughlin, Patrick (December 28, 2017). "StackPath". Cabling Installation and Maintenance. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- "US promotes fiber-optic sensing to boost railroad safety". Optics.org. August 8, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- Overton, Gail (June 28, 2018). "Fiber Optic Sensing Association urges U.S. government action on pipeline safety". Laser Focus World. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- Wray, Sarah (May 27, 2021). "Third time lucky? Smart Cities and Communities Act reintroduced". Cities Today. Retrieved July 26, 2021.