Utility pole deterioration detection system, utility pole deterioration detection apparatus, utility pole deterioration detection method, and non-transitory computer readable medium

A utility pole deterioration detection apparatus comprising:

• a sensor configured to receive an optical signal containing a pattern that changes according to a deterioration state of a utility pole from a communication optical fiber contained in a cable disposed in the utility pole;
• a processor;
• and
• a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to:
• a detect a change in a deterioration state of the utility pole over time by detecting the deterioration state of the utility pole based on the pattern at regular intervals;
• and
• detect a sign of deterioration or breakage of the utility pole based on the detected change in the deterioration state of the utility pole over time.

A utility pole deterioration detection method performed by a utility pole deterioration detection apparatus, comprising:

• receiving an optical signal containing a pattern that changes according to a deterioration state of a utility pole from a communication optical fiber contained in a cable disposed in the utility pole;
• detecting a change in a deterioration state of the utility pole over time by detecting the deterioration state of the utility pole based on the pattern at regular intervals;
• and
• detecting a sign of deterioration or breakage of the utility pole based on the detected change in the deterioration state of the utility pole over time.