One of the most groundbreaking innovations in the ALLEGRO platform is the integration of Joint Communications and Sensing—leveraging existing optical communication links for real-time urban sensing.
🚦 What does this mean?
We are transforming the fibre-optic infrastructure—originally deployed for high-speed data connectivity—into a city-wide sensing grid. By tapping into advanced channel information from coherent receivers (e.g., polarization and phase variations), we can turn fibres into highly sensitive vibration sensors.
🔍 Real-World Applications:
- đźš— Traffic Monitoring: Urban fibre routes, often running parallel to roads, become powerful tools for real-time traffic flow analysis.
- ⚠️ Threat Detection: Anomalous vibration patterns can signal potential infrastructure threats or disruptions, boosting ICT network resilience.
- 🛠️ Infrastructure Optimization: Dual-use fibres enhance the value of telecom assets while supporting smart city initiatives.
This unified approach not only maximizes the utility of existing fibre deployments but also introduces a new paradigm in urban sensing and critical infrastructure monitoring—bridging the gap between communication and situational awareness.
📡 The future of optical networks is more than just fast—it’s intelligent, adaptive, and aware.
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