About Project
Our client operates in the defense and national security sector, focusing on safeguarding strategic infrastructure and high-risk environments. They needed a solution that could monitor long perimeters — like borders, pipelines, airfields, and military zones — in real time.
Traditional surveillance tools often fall short in remote or high-noise environments. The goal was to implement a fiber optic-based sensing platform capable of detecting minute vibrations, footsteps, or tampering attempts — instantly and accurately.
“Every second matters. The system had to detect the smallest threat signals over vast distances — without delay or false alarms.”
Interesting Facts
The solution covers tens of kilometers of perimeter with a single optical fiber line.
Detects movement, digging, pressure changes, and other physical disturbances with sub-meter accuracy.
Operates 24/7 in harsh outdoor conditions — dust, rain, heat, and electromagnetic interference.
Delivers instant alerts via a secure dashboard and API for rapid incident response.
Supports critical sites: military bases, nuclear plants, data centers, and government facilities.
Client Request
The client needed a software platform to complement its fiber optic sensing hardware — a system that would:
Visualize live data from fiber optic lines.
Detect, categorize, and prioritize threats in real time.
Minimize false positives through intelligent signal analysis.
Integrate with third-party security systems and command centers.
Be highly secure, offline-ready, and deployable in isolated zones.
The final product had to offer actionable intelligence, not just raw data — so security teams could respond fast.
Our Approach
We collaborated closely with hardware engineers, data scientists, and field security experts to build an intuitive, high-performance monitoring system.
Here’s how we approached it:
Signal Processing Pipeline We designed a system that interprets raw vibration data using custom algorithms to differentiate real threats (e.g., footstep vs. wind).
Event Detection & Prioritization We built a classification engine that assigns threat levels based on vibration patterns, frequency, and location context.
Command Interface & Alerting The frontend delivers live alerts on an interactive map, allowing operators to view exact coordinates, type of disturbance, and historical data.
Security & Resilience The system runs on secure, air-gapped servers with optional cloud support. Offline data sync, access control, and audit logs ensure operational security.
Tools & Technologies
Python – For signal processing and machine learning models
React + WebSocket – Real-time visualization and alerts
PostgreSQL + PostGIS – Geospatial data storage and querying
Docker + Ansible – Secure deployments on isolated environments
OpenCV + NumPy – For analyzing and classifying vibration signatures
Challenges
High Sensitivity, Low Noise The system had to process high-frequency, low-amplitude signals without overwhelming operators with false positives. We fine-tuned filters and trained custom models to differentiate between real intrusions and background noise.
Remote & Harsh Environments Some deployments required the software to operate in disconnected zones. We ensured the system could run on edge devices, with local alerting and delayed sync capabilities.
Real-Time Performance Signal data streamed in continuously. We optimized the backend to process and display events in under 1 second, even during peak traffic.
Core Features
Sub-Meter Detection Operators can see exactly where a disturbance occurs, with precision down to less than a meter over dozens of kilometers.
Threat Categorization From footsteps to digging or climbing, the system intelligently classifies events based on vibration patterns.
Secure Command Dashboard Real-time alerts, historical playback, and zone configuration tools — all built with military-grade security standards.
Third-Party Integration Custom APIs allow the system to connect with surveillance cameras, access control, and emergency response tools.
Summary
This project brought together advanced fiber optic sensing with high-speed analytics to create a real-time perimeter protection platform. Designed for defense, critical infrastructure, and high-security environments, the system empowers operators to respond faster, smarter, and more confidently.
At Lumitech, we specialize in turning next-gen sensing technologies into user-friendly, mission-critical platforms. If you're building something that needs to detect, process, and act — fast — we’re here to help.
