Lumidas provides geotechnical monitoring solutions that use distributed fiber optic sensing, including distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), to track the health of critical infrastructure such as tailings facilities.
Funding
$61.5K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Monitoring the stability of critical geotechnical infrastructure such as tailings facilities often relies on sparse point sensors and manual inspections, which can miss early signs of subsurface movement or deformation. Deploying and maintaining dense sensor networks is costly and technically complex, limiting continuous, high‑resolution observation of the ground.
Solution
Lumidas offers geotechnical monitoring systems built around distributed fiber optic sensing, particularly Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), to provide continuous, high‑density measurements along a single fiber cable. The platform leverages ambient‑noise seismic interferometry, eliminating the need for active sources while detecting subtle subsurface changes. Raw acoustic data are processed with advanced signal‑processing algorithms and visualized through custom analytics dashboards, turning complex geophysical signals into actionable insights for operators and consultants. By integrating these tools with existing instrumentation and industry standards such as GISTM, Lumidas enables proactive decision‑making and early warning for infrastructure health.
Target Audience
Primary customers are operators and owners of tailings dams and other critical infrastructure, as well as geotechnical consulting firms that require high‑resolution monitoring and compliance reporting.
Features
- Distributed fiber optic cables that capture acoustic vibrations over kilometers, delivering continuous spatially resolved data
- Passive seismic interferometry using ambient noise to monitor subsurface changes without active sources
- Advanced signal‑processing and machine‑learning analytics pipelines for anomaly detection and trend analysis
- Interactive visualization and reporting tools that translate raw acoustic data into clear, actionable metrics
- Compatibility with conventional geotechnical instruments (piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers) and integration into existing monitoring workflows
- Consulting services for instrumentation design, installation, third‑party review, and compliance with standards such as the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management