In this paper, we introduce an optimal bias voltage searching strategy and maintaining method in BOTDA system based on dual sideband modulation. The system utilizes both up shifted and down shifted continuous wave light to generate Brillouin scattering light, while using the amplified pulsed light to boost the signal by stimulated Brillouin scatting effect. In order to obtain a clean Brillouin shifted curve along the fiber under test, the probe light must be in good signal to noise ratio. In addition, the intensity of shifted light should be stable as well. Therefore, we propose a novel control method of frequency shift in sideband modulation of a BOTDA system, which keeps the first order frequency-shifted light at its maximum signal to noise ratio and minimum light intensity fluctuation. We also implement static experiments to verify our proposed scheme. Strain/temperature tests were taken out to evaluate the performance of the BOTDA. Results showed that the resolution of BOTDA system could reach 13με/0.65°C at 50 km fiber cable with spatial resolution of 0.5m.
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