Prony decomposition algorithm for processing polarization reflectometry data to determine the distributions of excess optical fiber length in a cable

摘要

In this paper, we propose a Prony's decomposition-based data processing algorithm for measuring the distribution of excess fiber length in an optical cable by a known method, which based on measurements of the polarizing backscattering characteristics of an optical fiber at a positive and low temperature below zero. The results of processing experimental data are presented and error estimates are given.