Robust Detection of Underwater Target Against Non-Uniform Noise With Optical Fiber DAS Array

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Main Authors: Cang, Siyuan, Liu, Cong, Sheng, Xueli, Cui, Xiaoming, Li, Chao, Fa, Changxin, Chen, Jiantong, Yang, Chaoran, Yang, Huayong
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author Cang, Siyuan
Liu, Cong
Sheng, Xueli
Cui, Xiaoming
Li, Chao
Fa, Changxin
Chen, Jiantong
Yang, Chaoran
Yang, Huayong
author_facet Cang, Siyuan
Liu, Cong
Sheng, Xueli
Cui, Xiaoming
Li, Chao
Fa, Changxin
Chen, Jiantong
Yang, Chaoran
Yang, Huayong
contents The detection of underwater targets is severely affected by the non-uniform spatial characteristics of marine environmental noise. Additionally, the presence of both natural and anthropogenic acoustic sources, including shipping traffic, marine life, and geological activity, further complicates the underwater acoustic landscape. Addressing these challenges requires advanced underwater sensors and robust signal processing techniques. In this paper, we present a novel approach that leverages an optical fiber distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) system combined with a broadband generalized sparse covariance-fitting framework for underwater target direction sensing, particularly focusing on robustness against non-uniform noise. The DAS system incorporates a newly developed spiral-sensitized optical cable, which significantly improves sensitivity compared to conventional submarine cables. This innovative design enables the system to capture acoustic signals with greater precision. Notably, the sensitivity of the spiral-wound sensitized cable is around -145.69 dB re: 1 rad / (uPa*m), as measured inside the standing-wave tube. Employing simulations, we assess the performance of the algorithm across diverse noise levels and target configurations, consistently revealing higher accuracy and reduced background noise compared to conventional beamforming techniques and other sparse techniques. In a controlled pool experiment, the correlation coefficient between waveforms acquired by the DAS system and a standard hydrophone reached 0.973, indicating high fidelity in signal capture.
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spellingShingle Robust Detection of Underwater Target Against Non-Uniform Noise With Optical Fiber DAS Array
Cang, Siyuan
Liu, Cong
Sheng, Xueli
Cui, Xiaoming
Li, Chao
Fa, Changxin
Chen, Jiantong
Yang, Chaoran
Yang, Huayong
Signal Processing
Audio and Speech Processing
The detection of underwater targets is severely affected by the non-uniform spatial characteristics of marine environmental noise. Additionally, the presence of both natural and anthropogenic acoustic sources, including shipping traffic, marine life, and geological activity, further complicates the underwater acoustic landscape. Addressing these challenges requires advanced underwater sensors and robust signal processing techniques. In this paper, we present a novel approach that leverages an optical fiber distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) system combined with a broadband generalized sparse covariance-fitting framework for underwater target direction sensing, particularly focusing on robustness against non-uniform noise. The DAS system incorporates a newly developed spiral-sensitized optical cable, which significantly improves sensitivity compared to conventional submarine cables. This innovative design enables the system to capture acoustic signals with greater precision. Notably, the sensitivity of the spiral-wound sensitized cable is around -145.69 dB re: 1 rad / (uPa*m), as measured inside the standing-wave tube. Employing simulations, we assess the performance of the algorithm across diverse noise levels and target configurations, consistently revealing higher accuracy and reduced background noise compared to conventional beamforming techniques and other sparse techniques. In a controlled pool experiment, the correlation coefficient between waveforms acquired by the DAS system and a standard hydrophone reached 0.973, indicating high fidelity in signal capture.
title Robust Detection of Underwater Target Against Non-Uniform Noise With Optical Fiber DAS Array
topic Signal Processing
Audio and Speech Processing
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.11231