Laboratory evaluation of a phase-OTDR setup for railway monitoring applications

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Title:	Laboratory evaluation of a phase-OTDR setup for railway monitoring applications
Authors:	Jason, J. Yüksel, Kıvılcım Wuilpart, Marc
Keywords:	OTDR Distributed acoustic sensing Fiber optic cables Railways Vibrations
Publisher:	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Source:	Jason, J., Yüksel, K., and Wuilpart, M. (2017). Laboratory evaluation of a phase-OTDR setup for railway monitoring applications. Paper presented at the IEEE Photonics Society, 22nd Annual Symposium, Delft, The Netherlands (pp. 18-21).
Abstract:	Phase-sensitive optical time-domain reflectometry (phase-OTDR) has recently drawn increased attention for applications within the railway transportation sector. In this paper we present a laboratory approach to demonstrate the feasibility of an interrogator of vibrations along railways by means of fiber-optic cables. Contrary to the common use of piezo-electric phase modulators in laboratory setups, a vibration shaker is used to excite a plastic tube to which the fiber is attached. Measurement of event position and frequency is demonstrated in a range up to 7000 Hz.
Description:	Proceedings Symposium IEEE Photonics Society Benelux, 2017, Delft, The Netherlands
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/11147/6979
Appears in Collections:	Electrical - Electronic Engineering / Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği