ElectroniCast Fiber Optic Sensors Global Market Forecast & Analysis 2011-2016

Introduction

Fiber optic sensor technology has experienced impressive growth since ElectroniCast first started providing market and technology analysis of the subject since the early 1980s. In fact their analysts were tracking the various advanced photonic technologies, since 1976.

This is the ElectroniCast forecast of global market consumption of Fiber Optic Sensors. The 2011-2016 quantitative market forecast data presented in this study report are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

• The Americas (North America, Central and South America)
• EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
• APAC (Asia Pacific)

The market forecast data is presented and segmented in two main sections:

• Fiber Optic Point Sensors: Component-Level
• Distributed Continuous Fiber Optic Sensor Systems

The ElectroniCast market forecast of the Fiber Optic Point Sensors is segmented by the following end-user applications:

• Manufacturing Process/Factory
• Civil Engineering/Construction (buildings, bridges, tunnels, etc)
• Military/Aerospace/Security
• Test & Measurement used in Telecommunication, CATV, Private/Enterprise
• Biomedical/Science
• Petrochemical/Energy/Utilities/Natural Resources
• Automotive/Vehicle

The ElectroniCast Fiber Optic Point Sensor Forecast further segmented by the following sensing/measuring quantity (measurand) types:

• Mechanical Strain
• Temperature
• Pressure
• Chemical, Gas, Liquid
• Vibration, Acoustic, Seismic
• Displacement, Acceleration, Proximity
• Electric and Magnetic Field - Fiber Optic Sensors
• Rotation (such as Fiber Optic Gyroscopes: FOGs)

The market forecast of the Distributed Continuous Sensors is further segmented by application and by technology, as follows:

• Manufacturing Process/Factory
  • Interferometric
  • Raman back-scattering
  • Brillouin waves
• Civil Engineering/Construction (buildings, bridges, tunnels, etc)
  • Interferometric
  • Raman back-scattering
  • Brillouin waves
• Military/Aerospace/Security
  • Interferometric
  • Raman back-scattering
  • Brillouin waves
• Petrochemical/Energy/Utilities/Natural Resources
  • Interferometric
  • Raman back-scattering
  • Brillouin waves
• Biomedical/Science
  • Interferometric
  • Raman back-scattering
  • Brillouin waves

ElectroniCast counts each Point fiber optic sensors as one unit; however, the volume/quantity (number of units) of Distributed Continuous fiber optic sensors is based on a complete optical fiber line/link, which we classify as a “system”.

A Distributed Continuous fiber optic sensor system involves the optic fiber with the sensors embedded within the fiber, plus electronics, connectors, data acquisition module, software, and miscellaneous components; however, ElectroniCast quantifies the optical fiber, cable (fiber jacket) and the sensor elements in this forecast data (only).

It is important to note that POINT sensors are often used in Distributed fiber optic sensor systems (installed at multiple-points/ point-to-point); however, we count their use in the Point fiber optic sensor category and not in the continuous (non-stop) distributed sensor category.

Depending on the application, fiber may be used because of its small size, or because no electrical power is needed at the remote location, or because many sensors can be multiplexed along the length of a fiber by using different wavelengths of light for each sensor, or by sensing the time delay as light passes along the fiber through each sensor.

The consumption value of fiber optic sensors is shown in Figure 1. During the 2011-2016 timeline, we forecast that the consumption (use) value will grow at an impressive average annual rate of 20.5% from $1.34 billion to $3.39 billion. Market forecast data in this study report refers to consumption (use) for a particular calendar year; therefore, this data is not cumulative data.

Figure 1
Fiber Optic Sensor Global Consumption Market Forecast
(Value Basis, $Billion)

The 2011-2016 quantitative market forecast data presented in this study report are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

• The Americas (North America, Central and South America)
• EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
• APAC (Asia Pacific)

This report by ElectroniCast Consultants provides a very deatiled review of applicable technologies, including:

• Interferometry
• Intensity
• Polarization
• Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG)
• Raman back-scattering
• Fluoresence
• Brillouin waves
• Doppler Anemometry
• Spectroscopy
• Waveguides/ Specialty Optical Fiber
• Optrode

Also included in this market forecast and analysis report from ElectroniCast is an extensive list of fiber optic sensor manufacturers and related companies, along with a matrix table classifying the types of sensors technologies. Market share estimates for the leading competitors are also provided.

Monitoring and data transmission using fiber optic sensors and optical fiber in cabling is now commonplace in various applications, via intrinsic fiber optic sensors or extrinsic fiber optic sensors. With an intrinsic sensor, one or more of the sensing/measuring quantity or physical properties (measurand) of the optical fiber passes through or inside the optical fiber and therefore experiences a change. Extrinsic sensing takes place in a region outside of the optical fiber and the optical fiber acts as a transmission media of light to and from (linking) the sensing interface.

The worldwide consumption value for fiber optic intrinsic sensors is forecast to increase at an average annual growth rate of nearly 20.7% during the 2011-2016 timeframe covered in this market forecast study by ElectroniCast; the use of fiber optic interface extrinsic sensors is forecast to increase at 18.15% per year.

ElectroniCast, founded in 1981, specializes in forecasting technology and global market trends in fiber optics communication components and devices, as well providing market data on light emitting diodes used in lighting.

As an independent consultancy we offer multi-client and custom market research studies to the world's leading companies based on comprehensive, in- depth analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors. This includes technology forecasting, markets and applications forecasting, strategic planning, competitive analysis, customer-satisfaction surveys and marketing/sales consultation. ElectroniCast, founded as a technology-based independent consulting firm, meets the information needs of the investment community, industry planners and related suppliers.

Stephen Montgomery, MBA/Technology Management, President at ElectroniCast Consultants.

Mr. Montgomery joined ElectroniCast over 20-years ago (in 1990) and has specialized in photonics and fiber optic components market/technology forecasting and client consultations. In addition to serving as President, he has been the Director of the Fiber Optics Components group since 1994. He has given numerous presentations and published a number of articles on optical communication markets, technology, applications and installations.

Since 1994 (18-years), Mr. Montgomery has been a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of LIGHTWAVE Magazine (Pennwell Publishing). Since 2003 (almost 10-years) he has been a regular contributor, writing a monthly article covering optical communication networks for OPTCOM Magazine (Japan)

• Publication Date: June 18, 2012
• Total Number of Pages: 559
• Also Included: Excel-based Market Forecast Data base

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

• 1.1. Overview
• 1.2. Use of Fiber Optics in Harsh Environments
• 1.3. Fiber Optic Networks. Overview
• 1.4. Fiber Optics Industry: Decade-to-Decade

2. Point Fiber Optic Sensor Measurand and Application Market Forecast

• 2.1. Overview
• 2.2. Point Fiber Optics Sensors Market Forecast: Strain
• 2.3. Point Fiber Optics Sensors Market Forecast: Temperature
• 2.4. Point Fiber Optics Sensors Market Forecast: Pressure
• 2.5. Point Fiber Optics Sensors Market Forecast: Chemical, Gas and Liquid
• 2.6. Point Fiber Optics Sensors Market Forecast: Vibration, Acoustic and Seismic
• 2.7. Point Fiber Optics Sensors Market Forecast: Displacement, Acceleration and Proximity
• 2.8. Point Fiber Optics Sensors Market Forecast: Electric and Magnetic Field
• 2.9. Point Fiber Optics Sensors Market Forecast: Rotation

3. Continuous Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor Systems Market Forecast

• 3.1. Overview
• 3.2. Distributed Continuous Fiber Optic Sensors: Manufacturing/Factory Market Forecast
• 3.3. Distributed Continuous Fiber Optic Sensors: Civil Engineering/Construction Forecast
• 3.4. Distributed Continuous Fiber Optic Sensors: Military/Aerospace/Security Market Forecast
• 3.5. Distributed Continuous Fiber Optic Sensors: Petrochemical/Energy/Utilities Forecast
• 3.6. Distributed Continuous Fiber Optic Sensors: Biomedical/Science Forecast

4. Fiber Optic Sensor Technology

• 4.1. Overview
• 4.2. Interferometric Fiber Optic Sensors
• 4.3. Intensity Fiber Optic Sensors
• 4.4. Polarization Fiber Optic Sensors
• 4.5. Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Fiber Optic Sensors
• 4.6. Raman Scattering Fiber Optic Sensors
• 4.7. Fluorescence Fiber Optic Sensors
• 4.8. Brillouin Scattering Fiber Optic Sensors
• 4.9. Doppler Anemometry
• 4.10. Spectroscopy
• 4.11. Waveguides Fiber Optic Sensors
• 4.12. Optrode

5. Competitive Market Share Estimates by ElectroniCast and List of Selected Vendors

• 5.1. Overview
• 5.2. List of Fiber Optic Sensor and Related Companies (over 130 companies are listed)

Note: company Product Matrix in Excel Worksheet Addendum

6. Optical Communication Trends

• 6.1. Fiber Network Technology Trends
• 6.2. Components
  • 6.2.1. Overview
  • 6.2.2. Transmitters and Receivers
  • 6.2.3. Optical Amplifiers
  • 6.2.4. Dispersion Compensators
  • 6.2.5. Fiber Cable
• 6.3. Devices and Parts
  • 6.3.1. Overview
  • 6.3.2. Emitters and Detectors
  • 6.3.3. VCSEL. Transceiver Technology Review
  • 6.3.4. Optoelectronic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
  • 6.3.5. Modulators
  • 6.3.6. Packages
  • 6.3.7. Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits

7. ElectroniCast Research and Analysis Methodology

8. Definitions: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms

9. ElectroniCast Market Forecast Data Base Introduction

Market Forecast Data Base - Excel Spreadsheets:

• Global
• America
• Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA)
• Asia Pacific (APAC)

• 1.1.1. Fiber Optic Sensor Global Consumption Value Market Forecast ($Billion)
• 1.1.2. Fiber Optic Sensor Global Consumption Value Market Forecast, by Region ($Billion)
• 1.1.3. Fiber Optic Sensor Forecast, Continuous Distributed and Point Sensors ($Million)
• 1.1.4. Fiber Optic Sensor Global Consumption Forecast, Intrinsic & Extrinsic Sensing ($Million)
• 1.1.5. Detection Fiber Optic Sensor Used in Automotive/Vehicle
• 1.1.6. Detection Fiber Optic Sensor Used in Automotive/Vehicle
• 1.1.7. Sensors: Single Helix and Double Helix
• 1.1.8. Schematic: Laser Ultrasonic Inspection System
• 1.1.9. Harsh Environment Digital Fiber Optic Sensor
• 1.1.10. Fiber Optic Sensor Installation
• 1.1.11. Fiber Optic Sensors (FOS): Operating Principles, type of Measurands and Applications
• 1.3.1. North America Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
• 1.3.2. North America Internet Access
• 1.3.3. FTTP PON Architecture
• 1.3.4. Next-Generation Wholesale Broadband Network
• 1.3.5. Africa: Subocean Fiber Cable
• 1.4.1. Evolution of Research Emphasis during Technology Life Cycle
• 2.2.1. Expanded View of an FBG
• 2.2.2. PM Photonic Crystal Fiber
• 2.2.3. Fiber Optic Strain Sensor
• 2.2.4. Strain Gauge
• 2.2.5. Strain Sensor Installed
• 2.2.6. Chloride Sensor
• 2.2.7. Chloride Sensor Installed
• 2.3.1. Fabry-Perot Fiber-Optic Temperature-Sensor
• 2.3.2. Fiber Optic Temperature Sensor
• 2.4.1. Pre-Clinical Transducer with Fiber Coating
• 2.5.1. UVOST system deployed with the CPT
• 2.5.2. Fiber Optic Sensor would be implanted through the skin
• 2.5.3. Optical Fibers Bundled with a Capillary Tube
• 2.5.4. Digital Fiber Sensor
• 2.6.1. Illustration of the envisioned trans-ocean cable
• 2.6.2. Life of Field (LoF) Monitoring
• 2.7.1. Fiber-optic Vibration & Displacement Sensor
• 2.7.2. Fiber Optic Position Sensor (FOPS)
• 2.7.3. Optical Displacement Sensor
• 2.7.4. Fiber Optic Position Sensor System
• 2.8.1. Magneto-Optic Current Transformer for Protection
• 2.8.2. Mini-sensor measures magnetic activity in human brain
• 2.8.3. FOCS - Fiber-Optic Current Sensor
• 2.9.1. Schematic Representation of a Sagnac Interferometer
• 2.9.2. Schematic: Frequency Shift of a Rotating Ring Laser Interferometer
• 2.9.3. Inertial Navigation System (INS)
• 2.9.4. Single-Axis Fiber Optic Gyro (FOG)
• 2.9.5. Smallest Fiber Optic Gyro (FOG)
• 2.9.6. DSP-based Closed-Loop FOG
• 3.1.1. Continuous Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor Systems Global Forecast (Value $Million)
• 3.1.2. Portable DTS System
• 3.1.3. Fabry-Perot Fiber-Optic Temperature-Sensor
• 3.1.4. Wavelength of Transmission Dip of a Chiral Fiber versus Temperature
• 3.1.5. Unmanned Science and Technology Development Aircraft
• 3.1.6. Security Fence - In-Ground Fiber Optic Sensor
• 3.3.1. Zhongnanshan Tunnel
• 3.3.2. Measurement of the Convection and Radiation Heat in Tunnels
• 3.4.1. Fiber Optic Buried Cable Intrusion Detection System
• 3.4.2. Fiber Optic Cable Intrusion Detection Sensor
• 4.2.1. Schematic Drawing: Fiber-optic Fabry-Perot Interferometers
• 4.2.2. Schematic Drawing: Fiber-optic Fabry-Perot Interferometers
• 4.2.3. All-Fiber Michelson interferometer
• 4.2.4. Measurement of Micron-Scale Deflections
• 4.2.5. Michelson Type-Interferometer with Improvements
• 4.2.6. Traditional Fourier-Transform Spectrometer
• 4.2.7. Electro-Optical Imaging Fourier-Transform Spectrometer
• 4.5.1. Structure of a Fiber Bragg Grating
• 4.5.2. Fabry-Perot Sensor Fabricated by Micro-machining
• 4.5.3. Unpackaged FBG Sensor
• 4.5.4. Weldable FBG Strain Sensor
• 4.5.5. Hydrostatic Pressure and Temperature Measurements FBG Sensor
• 4.5.6. Flexible Optical Sensing
• 4.5.7. Bridge Scour Monitoring: FBG Sensors
• 4.5.8. Real-Time Train Wheel Condition Monitoring Scheme
• 4.5.9. Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensors Used in Sailing
• 4.6.1. Hand-Held Raman Scanner
• 4.7.1. Fluorescent Long-Line Fiber Optic Position Sensors
• 4.7.2. Fluorescent Long-Line Fiber Optic Position Sensors with LED
• 4.9.1. Laser Doppler Flowmetry
• 4.9.2. Schematic Representation of Zeta Potential
• 4.10.1. Schematic of a LIBS system
• 4.11.1. Surface Plasmon Sensors
• 4.11.2. Polariton fiber sensor configuration
• 4.11.3. Polariton Fiber Sensor
• 4.11.4. Tapered fiber structure with uniform waist
• 4.11.5. Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensing Structure
• 4.11.6. Hollow core sensing structure with Bragg grating
• 4.11.7. Planar SPP sensor with Bragg grating imprinted into the waveguide layer
• 4.11.8. Planar SPP sensor with LPG imprinted into the waveguide layer
• 4.11.9. MZI branch with the Bragg grating
• 4.11.10. Dependence between the refractive index
• 4.11.11. A dual LPG-based SPR sensor
• 4.11.12. Tilted grating assisted SPR sensor
• 4.11.13. Changes in the Intensities
• 4.11.14. PVDF Coated Teflon Fiber SPR Gas Sensor
• 4.11.15. Hybrid Mode SPR Sensor
• 4.11.16. Thin SPP Waveguide
• 4.11.17. Gemini Fiber
• 4.11.18. Specialty Optical Fibers with Holes for sensors, lasers and components
• 4.11.19. Fiber Sensor: LPG and HiBi Fiber
• 4.12.1. Use of an Optrode
• 6.3.3.1. Genealogy of VCSELs
• 6.3.3.2. Typical Intra-Office Interconnections
• 6.3.7.1. Trend of Transceiver Packaging Density, Gigabits/Cubic Inch
• 7.1.1. ElectroniCast Market Research & Forecasting Methodology

• 1.1.1. Continuous Distributed Fiber Sensor Global Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million)
• 1.1.2. Continuous Distributed Fiber Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Value $Million)
• 1.1.3. Point Fiber Sensor Global Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million)
• 1.1.4. Point Fiber Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Value $Million)
• 1.1.5. Point Fiber Sensor Global Forecast, By Measurand Function Type (Value $Million)
• 1.3.1. Minimum & Ideal Speeds Necessary for Popular Applications
• 2.1.1. Point Fiber Optic Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.1.2. Point Fiber Optic Sensor America Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.1.3. Point Fiber Optic Sensor EMEA Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.1.4. Point Fiber Optic Sensor APAC Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.2.1. Strain Sensing Technology Attributes Summary
• 2.2.2. Strain: Point Fiber Optic Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.2.3. Strain: Point Fiber Optic Sensor America Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.2.4. Strain: Point Fiber Optic Sensor EMEA Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.2.5. Strain: Point Fiber Optic Sensor APAC Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.3.1. Temperature: Point FO Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.3.2. Temperature: Point FO Sensor America Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.3.3. Temperature: Point FO Sensor EMEA Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.3.4. Temperature: Point FO Sensor APAC Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.4.1. Pressure: Point FO Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.4.2. Pressure: Point FO Sensor America Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.4.3. Pressure: Point FO Sensor EMEA Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.4.4. Pressure: Point FO Sensor APAC Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.5.1. Chemical: Point FO Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.5.2. Chemical: Point FO Sensor America Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.5.3. Chemical: Point FO Sensor EMEA Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.5.4. Chemical: Point FO Sensor APAC Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.6.1. Vibration: Point FO Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.6.2. Vibration: Point FO Sensor America Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.6.3. Vibration: Point FO Sensor EMEA Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.6.4. Vibration: Point FO Sensor APAC Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.7.1. Displacement: Point FO Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.7.2. Displacement: Point FO Sensor America Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.7.3. Displacement: Point FO Sensor EMEA Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.7.4. Displacement: Point FO Sensor APAC Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.8.1. Electric and Magnetic Field: Point FO Sensor Global Forecast, By Application
• 2.8.2. Electric and Magnetic Field: Point FO Sensor America Forecast, By Application
• 2.8.3. Electric and Magnetic Field: Point FO Sensor EMEA Forecast, By Application
• 2.8.4. Electric and Magnetic Field: Point FO Sensor APAC Forecast, By Application
• 2.9.1. Rotation: Point FO Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.9.2. Rotation: Point FO Sensor America Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.9.3. Rotation: Point FO Sensor EMEA Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 2.9.4. Rotation: Point FO Sensor APAC Forecast, By Application (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.1.1. Continuous Distributed Fiber Sensor Global Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million)
• 3.1.2. Continuous Distributed Fiber Sensor Global Forecast, By Region (Quantity of Systems)
• 3.1.3. Continuous Distributed Fiber Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Value $Million)
• 3.1.4. Continuous Distributed Fiber Sensor Global Forecast, By Application (Quantity/Systems)
• 3.2.1. Manufacturing/Factory: Continuous Distributed FO Sensor Global (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.2.2. Manufacturing/Factory: Continuous Distributed Sensor America (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.2.3. Manufacturing/Factory: Continuous Distributed FO Sensor EMEA (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.2.4. Manufacturing/Factory: Continuous Distributed FO Sensor APAC (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.3.1. Civil Engineering: Continuous Distributed FO Sensor Global (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.3.2. Civil Engineering: Continuous Distributed Sensor America (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.3.3. Civil Engineering: Continuous Distributed Sensor EMEA (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.3.4. Civil Engineering: Continuous Distributed Sensor APAC (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.4.1. Military/Aerospace/Sec: Continuous Distributed FO Sensor Global (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.4.2. Military/Aerospace/Sec: Continuous Distributed Sensor America (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.4.3. Military/Aerospace/Sec: Continuous Distributed Sensor EMEA (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.4.4. Military/Aerospace/Sec: Continuous Distributed Sensor APAC (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.5.1. Petrochemical/Utility: Continuous Distributed FO Sensor Global (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.5.2. Petrochemical/Utility: Continuous Distributed Sensor America (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.5.3. Petrochemical/Utility: Continuous Distributed Sensor EMEA (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.5.4. Petrochemical/Utility: Continuous Distributed Sensor APAC (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.6.1. Biomedical/Science: Continuous Distributed FO Sensor Global (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.6.2. Biomedical/Science: Continuous Distributed Sensor America (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.6.3. Biomedical/Science: Continuous Distributed Sensor EMEA (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 3.6.4. Biomedical/Science: Continuous Distributed Sensor APAC (Value, Quantity, ASP)
• 5.1.1. Competitor Market Share Estimates by ElectroniCast: Fiber Optic Sensors (Global: 2011)
• 6.1.1. IEEE 802.3ba 40G/100G - Physical Layer Specifications

ElectroniCast Fiber Optic Sensors Global Market Forecast & Analysis 2011-2016 published by ElectroniCast in June 18, 2012. This report consists of 559 Pages and the price starts from US $ 7200.

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Worldwide Use of Fiber Optics Sensors (FOS) Will Reach $3.39 Billion in 2016

Global Information Inc. would like to present a new market research report, "ElectroniCast Fiber Optic Sensors Global Market Forecast & Analysis 2011-2016" by ElectroniCast.

According to ElectroniCast, during the 2011-2016 timeline, the consumption value will grow at an impressive average annual rate of 20.5% from $1.34 billion to $3.39 billion. Market forecast data refers to consumption (use) for a particular calendar year; therefore, this data is not cumulative data.

Monitoring and data transmission using fiber optic sensors and optical fiber in cabling is now commonplace in various applications, via intrinsic fiber optic sensors or extrinsic fiber optic sensors. With an intrinsic sensor, one or more of the sensing/measuring quantity or physical properties (measurand) of the optical fiber passes through or inside the optical fiber and therefore experiences a change. Extrinsic sensing takes place in a region outside of the optical fiber and the optical fiber acts as a transmission media of light to and from (linking) the sensing interface.

Fiber optic sensor technology has experienced impressive growth since ElectroniCast first started providing market and technology analysis of the subject since the early 1980s. In fact their analysts were tracking the various advanced photonic technologies, since 1976.

The worldwide consumption value for fiber optic intrinsic sensors is forecast to increase at an average annual growth rate of nearly 20.7% during the 2011-2016 timeframe covered in this market forecast study by ElectroniCast; the use of fiber optic interface extrinsic sensors is forecast to increase at 18.15% per year.

DATA FIGURE

According to ElectroniCast, during the 2011-2016 timeline, the consumption (use) value will grow at an impressive average annual rate of 20.5% from $1.34 billion to $3.39 billion.