Smartmooring NEWS

Large, sensor-equipped, composite components are tested in the current campaign of the Smartmooring project, in the facilities at the SMC laboratory at Gustave Eiffel University. In the trials, the mechanical response of the component is monitored by e.g. fiber optic sensing systems, providing essential data for validating sensor integration and structural performance under relevant load conditions. Photos: UPV and Calsens

PRL is featured in several news outlets for its work on fiber optic sensors for marine energy applications.

A sensor that can measure temperature and bending direction using a single fiber Bragg grating (FBG) in a specially designed two-core fiber.

Two projects focusing on safe and efficient marine energy - Smartmooring and Seasnake+.

May 2025 saw the first test campaign of the Smartmooring project, at the SMC laboratory in Gustave Eiffel University. Components under test were mooring ropes, equipped with fiber optic sensor arrays to measure strain and shape. Photos: Minesto

Open-to-all visit to the iTEAM laboratories, showcasing Smartmooring.

We recently had the opportunity to present Smartmooring at the FramtidensElsystem workshop, hosted by the Swedish Energy Agency. Watch our brief presentation of the Smartmooring project here (in Swedish).

A recently published study in Sensors examines how fiber design and preparation methods influence the performance of coupled-core optical fiber sensors. The authors analyze the full process, from preform fabrication to grating inscription and sensor testing, and show that careful control of materials, core geometry, and manufacturing techniques is essential for achieving stable and reliable multi-parameter sensing. The work demonstrates how optimized fabrication enables compa

We were given the opportunity to present the Smartmooring project at a workshop arranged by PowerCircle in November 2024. We had three...

In September 2024, the Smartmooring consortium gathered in Nantes for a highly productive meeting hosted by the University Gustave...

In June 2024, the Smartmooring consortium gathered in Valencia for two productive days hosted by the University of Valencia and Calsens....

The official project kickoff was held online on January 15th 2024.