Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing telecommunications signal relays, and, more particularly, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for implementing telecommunications signal relays using radiating closures (either aerial, below grade, and/or buried, etc.), or the like. In various embodiments, a signal distribution system, which might be disposed within a radiating closure, might receive a first communications signal. A wireless transceiver of the signal distribution system might send the first communications signal, via one or more wireless communications channels, to one or more devices that are external to the radiating closure. In some embodiments, antennaswhich might comprise first antennas disposed within the radiating closure or second antennas embedded in a housing material of the radiating closure, or bothmight direct the first communications signal that is sent from the wireless transceiver to the one or more devices. In some cases, IoT sensors may be implemented in the radiating closure.

A sensor arrangement using an optical fiber and methodologies for performing an analysis of a subterranean formation, such as a subterranean formation containing a hydrocarbon based fluid. The sensor arrangement may be used to measure one or more physical parameters, such as temperature and/or pressure, at a multiplicity of locations in the subterranean reservoir. The sensor arrangement may comprise a sensor array comprising an elongated outer casing for insertion in the subterranean formation and into a fluid in the subterranean formation. The sensor array may comprise an optical fiber defining an optical path that links one or more temperature sensors and one or more pressure sensors and transports measurement data generated by the temperature and pressure sensors. A data processing system may be connected to the sensor array to receive measurements from the sensor array and to compute one or more values of a property of an extraction installation operating on the subterranean formation.

An assembly for use in a well, where the assembly includes a casing section, a modular carrier body, at least one securing ring, and at least one at least one port through the modular carrier body for connecting a compression fitting for at least one fiber optic line. The modular carrier body has a shape that can conform to the outer diameter of the casing section, and has a carrier body interior to house at least one fiber optic line, and a fiber optic line splicing assembly. At least one securing ring has a shape conformable to both the outer diameter of the casing section and a portion of a surface of the modular carrier body. The assembly can have two securing rings on either end of the modular carrier body as it is mounted to the casing.

Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing FTTx, which might include Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP), and/or the like. A method might include routing an F1 line(s) from a central office or DSLAM to a fiber distribution hub (FDH) located within a block or neighborhood of customer premises, via at least an apical conduit source slot. From the FDH, an F2 line(s) might be routed, via any combination of various apical conduit components, to a network access point (NAP) servicing one or more customer premises. An F3 line(s) might be distributed, at the NAP and from the F2 line(s), to a network interface device (NID) or optical network terminal (ONT) at each customer premises, via any combination of the apical conduit components, which include channels in at least portions of roadways. In some embodiments, at least one wireless access point is disposed in each of one or more channels.

A surface-mounted fiber segment includes at least one bare optical fiber glass segment disposed onto a receiving surface, and an adhesive material applied to the at least one bare optical fiber glass segment. The adhesive material substantially encapsulates the at least one bare optical fiber glass segment and adheres the at least one bare optical fiber glass segment onto the receiving surface.

A method, includes: detecting one or more properties of a waveguide having a downhole end and an uphole end; and responsive to the detected one or more properties, positioning into a passage of a wellbore the waveguide to minimize tension thereof.

A fiber and conduit installation machine includes a support vehicle, a rear structure, and an installation and staging apparatus. The rear structure is mechanically attached to a first end of the support vehicle. The apparatus includes a support structure, first and second cylindrical structures, and an interface. The support structure includes a fixed portion and a movable portion. The first cylindrical structure mechanically coupled to the support structure. The first cylindrical structure rotates relative to the support vehicle. The second cylindrical structure mechanically coupled to the support structure and configured to be driven to rotate and to traverse relative to the support structure. The interface is created between portions of circumferential surfaces of the first and second cylindrical structures. The interface is created through traversal of the second cylindrical structure relative to the first cylindrical structure. Mechanical rotation of the second cylindrical structure causes rotation of the first cylindrical structure.

Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing telecommunications signal relays, and, more particularly, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for implementing telecommunications signal relays using radiating closures (either aerial, below grade, and/or buried, etc.), or the like. In various embodiments, a signal distribution system, which might be disposed within a radiating closure, might receive a first communications signal. A wireless transceiver of the signal distribution system might send the first communications signal, via one or more wireless communications channels, to one or more devices that are external to the radiating closure. In some embodiments, antennaswhich might comprise first antennas disposed within the radiating closure or second antennas embedded in a housing material of the radiating closure, or bothmight direct the first communications signal that is sent from the wireless transceiver to the one or more devices. In some cases, IoT sensors may be implemented in the radiating closure.

Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing point-to-point fiber insertion within a passive optical network (PON) communications system. The PON communications system, associated with a first service provider or a first service, might include an F1 line(s) routed from a central office or DSLAM to a fiber distribution hub (FDH) located within a block or neighborhood of customer premises, via at least an apical conduit source slot, an F2 line(s) routed via various apical conduit components to a network access point (NAP) servicing customer premises, and an F3 line(s) distributed, at the NAP and from the F2 Line(s), to a network interface device or optical network terminal at each customer premises via various apical conduit components (e.g., in roadway surfaces). Point-to-point fiber insertion of another F1 line(s), associated with a second service provider or a second service, at either the NAP or the FDH (or outside these devices).

Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing installation of optical fiber, non-fiber lines, and/or power lines in a ground surface. In various embodiments, a foldable base might be placed in a channel in a ground surface. The foldable base might include a base portion, two side wall portions, at least two points of articulation, and two plug contacts. Each point of articulation allows each side wall portion to fold relative with the base portion, forming a cavity. One or more lines may be placed within the cavity. A plug, placed above the lines in the cavity, may engage with the two plug contacts to secure the plug to the foldable base. Capping material, placed in microchannel on a top surface of the plug, may flow beyond the microchannel and over any openings between the plug and the foldable base and between the foldable base and edges of the channel.