Phase-sensitive optical time-domain reflectometry with heterodyne demodulation

A phase-sensitive optical time-domain reflectometry (Φ-OTDR) system using dual heterodyne pulses combined with heterodyne demodulation is proposed. The theory of this system is analyzed. The experimental results show that this system can achieve a very large dynamic range with a frequency range of 50 Hz to 25 kHz and an amplitude range of 0.9 rad to 73 rad. At the same time, multi vibrations at different locations can also be well detected.