Abstract

Fiber optic seismic sensors have important application prospects in the field of earthquake science research and underground structure detection, due to their strong adaptability in harsh environments such as deep wells, seabeds, and glaciers. It has always been one of the key problems to achieve ultra-low noise levels over a wide measurement frequency band for fiber optic seismic sensors. This article reviews two typical low-noise broadband fiber optic seismic sensing techniques, including narrow-linewidth laser frequency scanning and frequency locking sensing technique, laser interferometric phase interrogation technique. The principles are given. The measurement frequency band and noise level are tested and discussed. Recent progresses on crustal deformation observation, earthquake monitoring, water temperature solid tide detection and deep earth structure exploration based on fiber optic seismic sensors are introduced. Finally, the possible research trends are discussed.

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