Review explores optical fiber technology for monitoring safety and integrity in linear infrastructure, implying practical advancements.
Key Points
This review aims to provide an overview of innovations in optical fiber sensors used for monitoring linear infrastructures such as railways and pipelines.
Reviewed recent advancements in optical fiber technology for monitoring applications in railways and pipelines.
Examined multipoint sensing and distributed sensing as key technical branches.
Analyzed challenges in real-world applications and proposed strategies for effective implementation.
Outlines the operating principles of multipoint and distributed sensing technologies.
Describes current applications of fiber optic sensors in monitoring safety and structural integrity of infrastructures.
Identifies challenges and potential solutions for the practical use of these sensing technologies.