In this work, we demonstrate a solution for integrating a typical intensity modulation direct detection (IMDD) communication and distributed sensing in an optical bre fi to enable simultaneous data transmission and vibration monitoring using the same channel (including the same. In this work, we demonstrate a solution for integrating a typical intensity modulation direct detection (IMDD) communication and distributed sensing in an optical bre fi to enable simultaneous data transmission and vibration monitoring using the same channel (including the same. Fundamental Principles of Fiber Sensing Understanding this revolution requires grasping fiber sensing's principles: External physical parameters (temperature, pressure, strain, etc. ) interact with light signals in optical fibers, altering intensity, phase, wavelength, or polarization. Key. This paper introduces a new bidirectional integration approach that combines fiber sensor/free space optics (FSO) communication using an intensity and wavelength division multiplexer (IWDM) techniques-based long-distance fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensor strain-sensing system. By implementing coarse. Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) has become a popular method of observing seismic wavefields: backscattered pulses of light reveal strains or strain-rates at any location along a fiber-optic cable. In contrast, a few newer systems transmit light through a cable and collect integrated phase delays. Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, State Key. The integration of high-speed optical communication and distributed sensing could bring intelligent functionalities to ubiquitous optical fibre networks, such as urban structure imaging, ocean seismic detection, and safety monitoring of underground embedded pipelines.