StatoilHydro, Weatherford, FMC Technologies and Nexans Norway are cooperating in a project called Integrated Fibre Optic Subsea System (IFOSS), where multiple aspects of utilizing optical fibre subsea for enhancing bandwidth and reach are addressed, when compared to conventional control systems. The project scope includes utilizing techniques and components from the telecom industry. A holistic approach is taken to include digital communication and transport of analogue signals from fibre based sensors.
