An above ground pipe is installed at a location to transport fluid for one or more operations. A fiber optic cable is laid on the above ground pipe and temporarily attached to the above ground pipe. The fiber optic cable is laid on the above ground pipe with a sinusoidal curvature to increase contact between the fiber optic cable and the above ground pipe. Leaks along the above ground pipe are detected using measurements from the fiber optic cable. The fiber optic cable is removed from the above ground pipe for re-use at a different location.