From August 23–28, 2026, AP Sensing will participate in the CIGRE Paris Session 2026 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France. At Booth B84, visitors can learn about the latest Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) solutions for monitoring underground and submarine power cables, overhead transmission lines, and other critical grid assets.
AP Sensing is also contributing five technical papers to this year's conference program, highlighting recent developments in cable security, operational monitoring, predictive asset management, and overhead line monitoring.
Technical Papers at CIGRE 2026
Security of critical cable infrastructure
- Fiber Optics for AI-based Cable Threat Detection in Urban and Submarine Environments- The paper explores how Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) combined with AI-based analysis can detect threat activities such as digging, drilling, jackhammering, and submarine diver interference before cable damage occurs.
- Early Detection of External Damage Incidents in Long-Distance Direct Current Submarine Cables – This paper presents joint research on extra long range monitoring of HVDC submarine cables, including the early detection of anchor impacts, fishing gear activity, and vessel movement.
Smarter cable operations
- Field-Proven V-Moveout Detector for Real-Time Power Cable Fault Detection Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing – AP Sensing introduces an innovative DAS-based method to automatically detect and localize power cable faults in real time, supporting faster fault response across HVAC and HVDC cable systems.
- Predictive Modelling of XLPE Cable Systems Using Real-Time Monitoring via Distributed Sensing and Edge Integration in the EASY-DC Framework – The paper, developed within the EASYDC-FOS project by consortium partners, explores how DTS, DAS, vibration monitoring, and Partial Discharge detection can be integrated with predictive modeling and secure edge infrastructure to support reliability, lifetime estimation, and operational efficiency.
Overhead Line monitoring
- Monitoring of Overhead Lines Using the Optical Fiber in OPGW –The paper explores how Distributed Acoustic Sensing on Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) can derive wind information along overhead lines to support Dynamic Line Rating applications.
The technologies presented in the technical papers will also be featured at Booth B84, providing an opportunity to discuss current developments in power cable and overhead line monitoring with the AP Sensing team.
