Introduction to the BRITE-EURAM II OSMOS project

This paper describes the framework and objectives of the OSMOS (Optical fiber Sensing system for MOnitoring of Structures) project. OSMOS is a CEC funded BRITE project with the aim of demonstrating the industrial feasibility of manufacturing optical fiber smart structures for Civil Aeronautics and Civil Engineering. The sensor concepts and associated technological issues to be addressed are presented in connection with the specific applications investigated in the framework of this project.