EN IEC 61757-3-2:2022

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2022
Optični senzorji - 3-2. del: Akustično zaznavanje in merjenje vibracij - Razpršeno
zaznavanje (IEC 61757-3-2:2022)
Fibre optic sensors - Part 3-2: Acoustic sensing and vibration measurement - Distributed
sensing (IEC 61757-3-2:2022)
Lichtwellenleitersensoren - Teil 3-2: Akustische Sensorik und Schwingungsmessung -
Verteilte Sensorik (IEC 61757-3-2:2022)
Capteurs fibroniques – Partie 3-2: Détection acoustique et mesure des vibrations -
Détections réparties (IEC 61757-3-2:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61757-3-2:2022
ICS:
17.140.01 Akustična merjenja in Acoustic measurements and
blaženje hrupa na splošno noise abatement in general
33.180.99 Druga oprema za optična Other fibre optic equipment
vlakna
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61757-3-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2022
ICS 33.180.99
English Version
Fibre optic sensors - Part 3-2: Acoustic sensing and vibration
measurement - Distributed sensing
(IEC 61757-3-2:2022)
Capteurs fibroniques - Partie 3-2: Détection acoustique et Lichtwellenleitersensoren - Teil 3-2: Akustische Sensorik
mesure des vibrations - Détections réparties und Schwingungsmessung - Verteilte Sensorik
(IEC 61757-3-2:2022) (IEC 61757-3-2:2022)
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61757 2018 Fibre optic sensors - Generic specification EN IEC 61757 2018
IEC 61757-2-2 2016 Fibre optic sensors - Part 2-2: Temperature EN 61757-2-2 2017
measurement - Distributed sensing

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms, definitions, abbreviated terms and symbols . 8
3.1 Terms and definitions . 8
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 11
3.3 Symbols . 12
4 Performance parameters of a distributed acoustic sensing system . 13
5 Test apparatuses for performance parameter determination . 13
5.1 Simulated fibre sensor (SFS) . 13
5.2 Fibre stretcher . 14
5.3 Signal generation and amplification instrumentation . 15
5.4 Optical attenuator . 15
5.5 Isolation chamber . 15
6 Test procedures of performance parameters . 16
6.1 General . 16
6.2 Dynamic range . 16
6.2.1 General . 16
6.2.2 Set-up . 16
6.2.3 Stimulus . 16
6.2.4 Data collection and processing . 17
6.2.5 Data reporting. 19
6.3 Frequency response . 19
6.3.1 General . 19
6.3.2 Set-up . 19
6.3.3 Stimulus . 20
6.3.4 Data collection and processing . 20
6.3.5 Data reporting. 21
6.4 Fidelity . 23
6.4.1 General . 23
6.4.2 Set-up . 23
6.4.3 Stimulus . 23
6.4.4 Data collection and processing . 24
6.4.5 Data reporting. 24
6.5 Self-noise . 24
6.5.1 General . 24
6.5.2 Set-up . 24
6.5.3 Stimulus . 25
6.5.4 Data collection and processing . 25
6.5.5 Data reporting. 28
6.6 Spatial resolution . 28
6.6.1 General . 28
6.6.2 Set-up . 29
6.6.3 Stimulus . 29
6.6.4 Data collection and processing . 29

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6.6.5 Data reporting. 30
6.7 Crosstalk . 32
6.7.1 General . 32
6.7.2 Set-up . 32
6.7.3 Stimulus . 32
6.7.4 Data collection and processing . 32
6.7.5 Data reporting. 33
6.8 Loss budget . 33
6.8.1 General . 33
6.8.2 Set-up . 34
6.8.3 Stimulus . 34
6.8.4 Data collection and processing . 34
6.8.5 Data reporting. 34
6.9 Sensor reflection robustness . 35
6.9.1 General . 35
6.9.2 Set-up . 35
6.9.3 Stimulus . 37
6.9.4 Data collection, processing, and reporting . 38
Annex A (informative) Conversion of optical phase measurement to strain . 39
Annex B (normative) Requirements for low uncertainty measurement . 42
B.1 Single tone stimulus testing . 42
B.2 Frequency response testing . 43
Annex C (informative) FFT window functions . 45
C.1 Flat top window used for frequency domain measurements of spectral peaks . 45
C.2 Window functions used for frequency domain noise measurements . 46
Bibliography . 49

Figure 1 – Distributed acoustic sensing system . 9
Figure 2 – Signal parameters relating to time series and their spatial point identification . 12
Figure 3 – Simulated fibre sensor . 14
Figure 4 – Configuration for SFS showing the locations TP , TP , and TP . 14
1 2 3
Figure 5 – Test set-up for dynamic range test . 16
Figure 6 – Example of a strain stimulus signal and recovered phase of IU response

with a limit at 17 s . 18
Figure 7 – Example of a zoom view of strain stimulus signal and recovered phase of IU
response showing a phase jump at 16,98 s . 19
Figure 8 – Test set-up for frequency response test . 20
Figure 9 – Magnitude response showing the 40 stimulus signals all with magnitude . 21
Figure 10 – Interrogator response to test stimulus, scaled in strain units, shown in the
frequency domain . 22
Figure 11 – Interrogator normalized frequency response . 23
Figure 12 – Test set-up for fidelity test . 23
Figure 13 – Test set-up for self-noise . 25
Figure 14 – 2D data field representing the time varying acoustic field as a function of
distance . 26
Figure 15 – System noise floor data processing schematic . 27
Figure 16 – Example plot of self-noise data . 28

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Figure 17 – Test set-up for spatial resolution test. 29
Figure 18 – Spatial sample points to be used for spatial resolution evaluation . 30
Figure 19 – Graphical plotting approach used to determine spatial resolution . 31
Figure 20 – Test set-up for crosstalk measurement . 32
Figure 21 – Highlighted points to be sampled for crosstalk test . 33
Figure 22 – Example plot for crosstalk test results . 33
Figure 23 – Test set-up for loss budget test . 34
Figure 24 – Test configurations for sensor reflection robustness . 36
Figure 25 – Fabrication examples for creating partial reflections . 37
Figure B.1 – Fibre stretcher spatial sample points . 42
Figure B.2 – Frequency domain plot of single tone stimulus . 43
Figure B.3 – Frequency response plot of single tone stimulus . 44
Figure C.1 – Flat-top window and its Fourier transform characteristics [4] . 45
Figure C.2 – Blackman-Harris window and its Fourier transform characteristics [5] . 46
Figure C.3 – Hamming window and its Fourier transform characteristics [6] . 47

Table A.1 – Optical phase and strain relationships . 41

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FOREWORD
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IEC 61757-3-2 has been prepared by subcommittee SC 86C: Fibre optic systems and active
devices, of IEC technical committee TC 86: Fibre optics. It is an International Standard.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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INTRODUCTION
This document is based on SEAFOM Measuring Sensor Performance Document – 02 (SEAFOM
MSP-02) [1] . Within the framework of a type C liaison, SEAFOM proposed this document as a
new work item, which was approved by the participating members of IEC SC 86C.
NOTE Except for Figure 1, Figure C.1, Figure C.2, and Figure C.3, all figures in this document were adopted from
SEAFOM MSP-02 either in original or in modified form with permission from SEAFOM.
The IEC 61757 series is published with the following logic: the sub-parts are numbered as
IEC 61757-M-T, where M denotes the measure and T, the technology.

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Numbers in square brackets refer to the Bibliography.

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Part 3-2: Acoustic sensing and vibration measurement –
Distributed sensing
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61757 specifies the terminology, characteristic performance parameters,
related test and calculation methods, as well as specific test equipment for interrogation units
used in distributed fibre optic acoustic sensing and vibration measurement systems. This
document refers to the Rayleigh backscatter and phase detection method by phase-sensitive
coherent optical time-domain reflectometry (ϕ-OTDR) only. Quasi-static and low frequency
operation modes are not covered by this document.
Generic specifications for fibre optic sensors are defined in IEC 61757.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 61757:2018, Fibre optic sensors – Generic specification
IEC 61757-2-2:2016, Fibre optic sensors – Part 2-2: Temperature measurement – Distributed
sensing
3 Terms, definitions, abbreviated terms and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, terms and definitions given in IEC 61757, IEC 61757-2-
2:2016 and the following apply.
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addresses:
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3.1.1
distributed fibre optic sensor
fibre optic sensor that provides a spatially resolved measurement of a measurand over an
extended region by means of a continuous sensing element
[SOURCE: IEC 61757:2018, 3.5]
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3.1.2
distributed fibre optic acoustic sensing system
DAS
measurement set-up consisting of a distributed fibre optic sensor connected to an interrogation
unit including processor, data archive, and user interface, which can locally detect acoustic or
vibration induced disturbances (phase change of the backscattering centres) in the fibre
Note 1 to entry: The alternative term fibre optic distributed vibration sensing (DVS) is also used in the industry.
Note 2 to entry: See Figure 1 for a principal DAS set-up. Pulses from a coherent source are sent into the sensor
fibre through an optical circulator, which also taps the coherent Rayleigh backscattering signal to a detector for
subsequent digitization and fast real-time acquisition.
Note 3 to entry: Typically, a DAS detects acoustic or vibration induced disturbances at frequencies below 2 kHz.

Figure 1 – Distributed acoustic sensing system
3.1.3
distance measurement range
maximum distance (specified in length units) from the interrogation unit output connector along
the simulated fibre sensor within which the DAS measures an acoustic signal with specified
measurement performance under defined conditions
[SOURCE: IEC 61757-2-2:2016, 3.2, modified – adapted to acoustic sensing.]
3.1.4
fibre stretcher
device where an external stimulus causes a linearly proportional amount of fibre strain uniformly
across the fibre length attached
Note 1 to entry: Normally the fibre stretcher consists of a piezoelectric cylinder with an electrical stimulus.

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3.1.5
interrogation unit
IU
opto-electronic instrument that is connected to the distributed fibre optic sensor and measures
and records dynamic strain along the fibre
Note 1 to entry: The processor, data archive, and user interface could be combined within the IU or could be a
separate unit connected to the IU. The IU provides processing functions (standardized or customized), data archiving
(usually standardized), and provides an interface to control and "set" the interrogation unit, select processing options,
and define and implement the data collection options (triggered, timed, or other).
3.1.6
location
optical distance (expressed in length units) from the interrogation unit output connector to a
desired sample point in the simulated fibre sensor
[SOURCE: IEC 61757-2-2:2016, 3.7, modified – adapted to simulated fibre sensor.]
3.1.7
measurement time
time between independent acoustic signal measurements when making successive
measurements along the simulated fibre sensor
Note 1 to entry: Equivalently, it is the time interval between successive trace timestamps under these conditions
(see Figure 2).
Note 2 to entry: The interrogation rate (specified in Hz) is equivalent to the pulse rate for interrogation units that
provide optical pulse interrogation. It is equal to the inverse of the measurement time (see Figure 2).
[SOURCE: IEC 61757-2-2:2016, 3.8, modified – adapted to acoustic sensing.]
3.1.8
Nyquist frequency
frequency represented by the time duration or period of half of the interrogation or sample rate,
whichever is smaller
EXAMPLE For an interrogation rate of 20 kHz (20 000 samples per second), the Nyquist frequency is 10 kHz.
3.1.9
power spectrum density
PSD
square root of the power spectral density derived from time series data converted to the
frequency domain data
3.1.10
sample number
sequence number of a sample in a time series
3.1.11
sample rate
rate at which raw acoustic data is output from the interrogation unit
Note 1 to entry: The maximum sample rate is equal to the interrogation rate. Sample rate applies when the
interrogation rate is reduced (by decimation or otherwise) prior to being output by the interrogation unit.
3.1.12
sample point number
successively numbered spatial sample point that increases along the length of the sensor
Note 1 to entry: The first spatial sampling point starts at zero.

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3.1.13
spatial resolution
mean value of the spatial sample intervals which are within the range of the increasing and/or
decreasing slope of a step response generated by a locally abrupt change of the stimulus signal,
expressed in length units
Note 1 to entry: The manufacturer of the interrogation unit designs and/or implements by hardware and/or software
the spatial resolution, which may be controlled by the user.
Note 2 to entry: Figure 19 shows the graphical plotting approach used to determine spatial resolution.
3.1.14
spatial sample spacing
distance (expressed in length units) between two consecutive sample points in a single acoustic
signal
[SOURCE: IEC 61757-2-2:2016, 3.11, modified – adapted to acoustic sensing.]
3.1.15
spatial sample point
SSP
one of the points along the simulated fibre sensor that are defined through the interrogation unit
configuration or set-up and represented spatially along the fibre as uniformly spaced points
from which the interrogation unit samples the backscattered light
3.1.16
strain sensitivity
ε
sens
noise floor of the DAS defined as a strain:
λφd
ε =
sens
(1)
4π nGξ
where
λ is the operational optical (vacuum) wavelength of the DAS;
n is the refractive index of the sensing fibre (group index);
G is the spatial resolution employed by the DAS;
ξ is the photo-elastic scaling factor for longitudinal strain in isotropic material (= 0,78);
dϕ is the noise floor of the system in radians.
3.1.17
time series
data set for a particular sample point, which is represented as sampled at the interrogation rate
Note 1 to entry: Time series can also be represented at a sub-sample rate of the interrogation rate. Whichever rate
is used, it shall be used for all tests described in this document.
Note 2 to entry: Figure 2 illustrates the signal parameters relating to time series and their spatial point identification.
3.2 Abbreviated terms
CL crosstalk level
DAS distributed fibre optic acoustic sensing system
FBG fibre Bragg grating
FFT fast Fourier transform
IU interrogation unit
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OTDR optical time-domain reflectometry
PR partial reflector
PSD power spectral density
RL reference level
SEC section
SFS simulated fibre sensor
SNR signal-to-noise ratio
SR signal response
SSP spatial sample point
TP test point
SOURCE: SEAFOM MSP-02 [1], reproduced with the permission of SEAFOM.
Figure 2 – Signal parameters relating to time series and their spatial point identification
3.3 Symbols
L fibre stretcher length
s
total fibre length
L
F,tot
L , L length of left respectively right downward sloping line
L R
M, M , M magnitude, compensated magnitude, compensated and normalized magnitude
C CN
P normalization factor
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THD total harmonic distortion
FT
µε technical unit for linear strain with a ratio of increase in length ∆l to the length l
−6
in the order of 10
4 Performance parameters of a distributed acoustic sensing system
The technical performance of a DAS shall be characterized by the following performance
parameters. Clause 6 describes the related test procedures to determine the parameters:
a) dynamic range (see 6.2);
b) frequency response (see 6.3);
c) fidelity [optional] (see 6.4);
d) self-noise (see 6.5);
e) spatial resolution (see 6.6);
f) crosstalk (see 6.7);
g) loss budget (see 6.8);
h) sensor reflection robustness (see 6.9).
5 Test apparatus for performance parameter determination
5.1 Simulated fibre sensor (SFS)
Each of the performance parameters shall be evaluated using a simulated fibre sensor (SFS)
of an appropriate total fibre length (L ) connected to each item of IU equipment under test.
F,tot
The SFS shall be arranged as shown in Figure 3. It functionally shall comprise four delay coils
and three fibre stretchers that are spliced together to represent a contiguous length which is
L . In this depiction, they are all shown with optical fibre pigtails that are angle terminated
F,tot
with a connector type of choice at the start and end of L . The end of L should have a
F,tot F,tot
return loss of > 50 dB.
All elements of the SFS shall be housed in an isolated chamber that provides immunity to
acoustics and vibration (see 5.5).
Each of the three fibre stretchers consists of a fibre of length L . The fibre stretchers are located
s
between the four delay coils and represent locations for many of the performance parameter
tests. These are identified by TP , TP , and TP .
1 2 3
The lengths of delay coils 1 to 4 shall be determined by using the following relationships:
a) the lengths of delay coils 1 and 4 are set to be equal to 250 m;
b) the lengths of delay coils 2 and 3 are set to be equal to L ′ / 2,
F,tot
where
L ′ = L − 500 m − 3 L ;
F,tot F,tot s
L is the total fibre length;
F,tot
L is the fibre stretcher length.
s
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[SOURCE: SEAFOM MSP-02 [1]. Reproduced with permission.]
Figure 3 – Simulated fibre sensor
The three test points in Figure 3 coincide with the centre locations of the fibre stretchers and
are designated as follows:
TP : "start" location: fibre stretcher between delay coils 1 and 2
TP : "midpoint" location: fibre stretcher between delay coils 2 and 3
TP : "end" location: fibre stretcher between delay coils 3 and 4
These three locations are depicted in Figure 4 and identified as TP , TP , and TP .
1 2 3
SOURCE: SEAFOM MSP-02 [1], reproduced with the permission of SEAFOM.
Figure 4 – Configuration for SFS showing the locations TP , TP , and TP
1 2 3
Individual evaluation procedures may be performed with a modified type of set-up providing the
required measurement conditions. In this case, a detailed set-up description and documentation
is required.
5.2 Fibre stretcher
The fibre stretcher is used for most tests of the performance parameters that require a
"stimulus" in the form of a variable vibrational stretching of the fibre. Typically, it is comprised
of a sensor fibre wrapped around a piezoelectric cylinder or tube actor which is radially polarized.
For the fibre stretchers to be effective in conducting performance parameter testing, they should
meet the following conditions:
Cylinder diameter (typical): > 5 cm (e.g. 2 in) (for low macrobend loss)
Fibre type: Same as the SFS fibre

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Fibre stretcher length: The length of fibre to be strained shall be wound on the fibre
stretcher. The length (not including leads) shall be greater than
twice the spatial resolution of the interrogation unit being
evaluated. However, if this length does not cover at least 10
SSPs, length shall be added for such coverage. Longer lengths
are acceptable.
Fibre stretch: The stretch shall be uniform over the entire length of fibre to be
strained and constant over the specified frequency range. If the
frequency response is not constant, especially at higher
frequencies, data compensation may be used to achieve sufficient
uniformity.
Frequency range: 1 % to 80 % of Nyquist frequency
Strain levels (dynamic): Up to (14 µε peak)/(spatial resolution) depending on application
NOTE 1 The high strain level indicated is able to satisfy the lowest frequency for the dynamic range test. It is
possible (for this particular test) that a voltage amplifier will be needed between the signal generator and the fibre
stretcher. All other tests in this document involve much lower dynamic strain levels and do not need amplification.
NOTE 2 An independent fibre Bragg grating measuring system can be used to control the strain level provided by
the fibre stretcher.
If an alternative construction is used instead of the piezoelectric cylinder, it shall have
comparable performance parameters.
5.3 Signal generation and amplification instrumentation
A signal generator is needed to produce the drive signals for the fibre stretcher. The signal
generator shall be capable of operating over the frequency response range specified in 6.3.
The signal generator should produce low distortion sine waves (typically a total harmonic
distortion < −54 dB) and should have low spurious outputs (typically < −60 dB) within the
frequency response range.
Most fibre stretcher designs can be driven directly with commercial off-the-shelf signal
generators. If amplification is needed, the amplifier shall produce sufficiently large drive voltage
amplitudes to attain fibre strain levels commensurate with the stimulus requirements specified
in Clause 6.
5.4 Optical attenuator
For the optical budget performance parameter testing (see Figure 22), a calibrated optical
attenuator or an optical attenuator approach or attenuator that can be self-calibrated is required
(see IEC 60869-1 [2] for more information).
Recommendations for a tuneable optical attenuator:
Calibrated for the operation wavelength: Yes (or self-calibrated with a power meter)
Variable attenuation range: 2 dB to 6 dB
Attenuation setting resolution: As needed; assumed accurate to 0,1 dB
It is also acceptable to use calibrated fixed attenuators.
5.5 Isolation chamber
The SFS uses fibre coils that are sensitive to environmental disturbances, such as room
acoustics and room/benchtop vibrations. Therefore, measures shall be taken to ensure that
such environmental disturbances do not degrade test data for the measurements of
performance parameters.
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The isolation chamber shall consist of an acoustic enclosure to provide a thermally stable and
acoustically shielded experimental area. Within this enclosure, the experiment shall further be
decoupled from the environment with a negative stiffness vibration isolation platform, to provide
isolation from low frequency vibrations of the order of 1 Hz.
6 Test procedures of performance parameters
6.1 General
All test procedures have been developed such that a single test bed is implemented. This is
defined as a simulated fibre sensor SFS (see 5.1), which shall be used for all tests. The SFS
shall be isolated from room acoustics and vibration by means of an isolation chamber described
in 5.5 for all tests.
Depending on the intended DAS application, appropriate stimulus test parameter values shall
be used. The stimulus test parameter values listed in 6.2 to 6.9 are intended as
recommendations. They should be used as much as possible to facilitate easier system
comparisons.
The personnel carrying out the measurements and evaluations shall be sufficiently familiar with
the fibre optic sensor technology and measurement technique.
6.2 Dynamic range
6.2.1 General
The aim of a DAS is to yield a signal that is directly proportional to the amplitude of applied
time-varying acoustic strain acting on the sensing fibre. The dynamic range of the system is a
measure of the range of amplitudes over which the system can accurately represent the applied
acoustic stimulus.
6.2.2 Set-up
The simulated fibre sensor shall be stimulated by fibre stretchers up to the maximum level of
stimulation, at which the result signal is not corrupted when compared to the input stimulus.
Stimulus at three different locations, TP , TP , and TP , along the SFS shall be applied, as
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shown in Figure 5.
SOURCE: SEAFOM MSP-02 [1], reproduced with the permission of SEAFOM.
Figure 5 – Test set-up for dynamic range test
6.2.3 Stimulus
To measure the dynamic range, the following stimulus should be used:
Signal type: Sinusoidal
Frequencies: 1 %, 5 %, and 20 % and 80 % Nyquist frequency
Signal level (peak): Noise floor to (π/spatial resolution/measurement time) (within the limit
given by the fibre stretcher)
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EXAMPLE If frequency is 1 % of Nyquist frequency, the maximum signal level range is 200 π/spatial resolution.
The stimulus signal shall start at a lower signal level than the maximum expected limit and
increase the level linearly with time to the past maximum expected limit. Stimulation shall be
applied independently at each test position location, TP , TP , and TP .
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6.2.4 Data collection and processing
The following data shall be collected at each location TP
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