Physics-consistent data augmentation method for Φ -OTDR system event recognition

Key Points

• Event recognition accuracy improves with the proposed data augmentation method, and testing shows a 15% increase in detection rates.
• Enhanced data augmentation strategies utilized physics principles for better system performance in OTDR applications.
• Analysis featured simulations comparing traditional and physics-consistent data augmentation approaches for event recognition.
• Results indicate that applying physical consistency can significantly impact OTDR system effectiveness; further validation is recommended.