Enhanced-performance BOTDA sensing through optimized pulse coding and low-RIN bidirectional Raman amplification

An enhanced-performance BOTDA sensor is presented combining low-RIN distributed Raman amplification and RZ Simplex-pulse coding. Results demonstrate for first time 1 m spatial resolution over 120 km distance with 1.3°C/26 με resolutions

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Main Authors: Soto, Marcelo A., Taki, Mohammad, Bolognini, Gabriele, Di Pasquale, Fabrizio
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Optical fiber amplifiers
Optical fiber sensors
Scattering
Spatial resolution
Stimulated emission
Temperature measurement
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Summary:An enhanced-performance BOTDA sensor is presented combining low-RIN distributed Raman amplification and RZ Simplex-pulse coding. Results demonstrate for first time 1 m spatial resolution over 120 km distance with 1.3°C/26 με resolutions