Permanent contact with building points considered critical or decision

• The OSMOS system is designed for long term integration into structures

• System components are made of extremely durable materials with constant properties; high grade steel, silicone and teflon.

Distributed measurement possible (long measuring range)

• Average deformation value
• The OSMOS system allows a monitoring of complex structures even with a relatively small number of sensors

•  The fiber-optic sensors and optical extensometer of the OSMOS system are designed for continuous operation.

• The static data storage function permits a monitoring of structural characteristics over very long periods of time.

•  The fiber-optic sensors and optical extensometer of the OSMOS system are designed to also respond to extremely brief events.

•  The dynamic data storage function permits a registration of dynamic processes, even those occurring at very high frequencies.

•  The OSMOS system allows a comparison of slow and fast processes on the basis of the same reference value. 
• A failure of the power supply to the monitoring station (even for long periods of time) does not affect the reference value

• The reference values are specified vie the individual optical-waveguide fibers and not included in signal processing.

•  The OSMOS system is highly stable over time
• A drift value approximating zero was ascertained in a series of investigations.

•  This stability is also indicated by OSMOS reference applications dating back since 1992

• No electrical current flows through the fiber-optic sensors or optical extensometers

•  They are thus insensitive to electromagnetism caused by thunderstorms, electrical stray fields, ultra-high frequencies, proximity to high currents, etc. This allows them to be used in explosion-endangered areas.

• The network linking the fiber-optic sensors and optical extensometer with the monitoring station simply routes their output signals without processing or amplifying them

• Signals routed through interference-prone and hazardous areas (for example, explosion-endangered areas) to the monitoring station do not suffer losses in quality.

No impediment to normal utilization of the structure

• Easy attachment
• Simple logistics for assembly on structures 
• OSMOS system components have a robust and practical design
• The automatic function of monitoring station

•  Compact, space-saving design of the optical strand, optical extensometer and X-Trigger.

•  OSMOS system components can be assembled easily without any problems

•  Intensive research and careful selection of materials

• The system guarantees a long, almost maintenance-free service life through the use of extremely durable components.

• OSMOS offers a requirement-oriented system with an ideal price/performance ratio allowing for instance, cost optimized repairs and extended service life.
• Inexpensive sensor equipment permits permanent monitoring - even of complex structures.