Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA)
Civic and Social OrganizationsVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2017 and based in Tysons, Virginia. It aims to educate industry stakeholders, government entities, and the public about the benefits of fiber optic sensing, using webinars, videos, white papers, public presentations, and advocacy to inform policy and practice related to critical facility security, public safety, and environmental protection. The organization highlights the broad applications of fiber optic sensing, including monitoring of movement, traffic, digging activity, seismic events, temperature, structural integrity, and leaks across infrastructure such as power stations, telecom networks, railways, roads, bridges, borders, pipelines, and downhole oil and gas operations, noting its suitability for long, continuous deployments and its ability to detect events along the fiber path. FOSA’s membership is open to organizations involved in manufacturing, installation, support, and use of fiber optic sensing systems, positioning it within the civic and social organization sector with a focus on technical expertise and public-interest impact.