Distributed Optical Fiber Sensing Technology and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Distributed fiber optic sensing (DOFS) technology transforms standard optical fibers into continuous sensing media, enabling real-time, simultaneous measurement of temperature, strain, vibration, and acoustic signals at any point along tens of kilometers of fiber. As a landmark technology in international competitive strategy, DOFS has emerged as the most ideal non-destructive monitoring solution for large-scale infrastructure across critical sectors, including energy, power, aerospace, communications, transportation, and security. This Special Issue seeks to present cutting-edge research and innovative applications that advance this rapidly evolving field, highlighting its unique advantages for infrastructure health monitoring and environmental sensing. We invite original research and review articles addressing theoretical advances, technological innovations, and practical applications in DOFS：

1. Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor Devices and Modules;
2. Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing Principles and Systems;
3. Applications in Civil Engineering and Transportation;
4. Applications in the Energy Sector;
5. Applications in Public Safety and Natural Disaster Management;
6. Applications in Marine Monitoring;
7. Applications in Aerospace;
8. Special Fiber Optic Cables for Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing.

Prof. Dr. Xuping Zhang
Dr. Bo Liu
Dr. Lingmei Ma
Prof. Dr. Jun He 
Guest Editors

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