Abstract
We demonstrate the detection of speech signals and footsteps through a novel polarization-multiplexed coded differential-phase OTDR (optical time domain reflectometry) interrogation of standard telecom fibers in different configurations. We assess the sensitivity to audio signals by measuring the induced phase variation with respect to the sound pressure level of the perturbation, and manage to detect acoustic signals with high reliability. Further experiments are performed using an installed fiber cable showing the ability to track footsteps in an indoor scenario. These experiments pave the way for numerous applications of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) where a high sensitivity is required.
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