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This study presents a novel distributed optical fiber dynamic strain sensor. The enhanced system achieves high-resolution detection of multiple dynamic strains up to 5 km.

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Area of Science:

Optoelectronics
Fiber Optic Sensing Technology
Applied Physics

Background:

Distributed optical fiber sensing is crucial for structural health monitoring.
Traditional techniques face limitations in spatial and frequency resolution for dynamic strain detection.
The phase-sensitive Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (ϕ-OTDR) is a promising method for dynamic strain sensing.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate a distributed optical fiber dynamic strain sensor with enhanced spatial and frequency resolution.
To improve the sensitivity and quantification capabilities for multiple dynamic perturbations.
To achieve high-resolution strain measurement over extended fiber lengths.

Main Methods:

Utilizing the phase-sensitive Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (ϕ-OTDR) interrogation technique.
Implementing an improved optical arrangement for enhanced sensitivity.
Employing a new signal processing procedure for accurate data analysis.
Testing the sensor system along a 5 km long sensing fiber.

Main Results:

The sensor achieved a high spatial resolution of 50 cm.
A frequency resolution of 5 Hz was demonstrated.
The system successfully quantified multiple dynamic perturbations along the 5 km fiber.
A superior strain resolution of 40 nε was measured.

Conclusions:

The developed ϕ-OTDR sensor offers significant improvements in dynamic strain measurement.
The enhanced optical and signal processing methods enable high-resolution, long-range sensing.
This technology holds potential for advanced structural health monitoring and geophysical applications.