Civil infrastructure and mining

Today, tunnels provide communication and transport facilities that lead to a significant reduction in travel times, fuel consumption or road risks. All this translates into greater economic efficiency and increased safety and comfort for people.

But tunnels, in the event of an incident inside them, can also pose a greater risk to users compared to open-air roads. One of the most dangerous incidents that can occur in a tunnel is the outbreak of fire.

Tunnels are generally difficult areas to access for emergency services, so early and accurate detection of the outbreak is of vital importance in order to alert and try to control these events as soon as possible.

The monitoring system based on DTS equipment is the perfect solution for fire detection and location. The detection response is very fast to prevent travellers from entering the tunnel and to protect from material damage, resulting in the closure of the tunnel for long periods of time. In addition, thanks to its long range, it allows a tunnel to be monitored with a single unit, providing a cost-effective solution.