Publication No 29521

Author(s)

Späth, J.*

Title

Design and operation of survivable WDM transport networks

Topics

Broadband Networks; Network Management

Methods

Network Planning

Keywords

WAVELENGTH ROUTING; PHOTONIC; WDM; ROUTING; OVERVIEW; NETWORK PLANNING; NETWORK MANAGEMENT; NETWORK DESIGN

Abstract

This contribution gives a short introduction in optical WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) networks with special focus on wide-area transport networks and on a possible evolution scenario towards all-optical networks. Furthermore, design and planning aspects for a WDM network are discussed. This comprises a short overview on a planning process in general and a presentation of some specific facets of photonic networks such as the subject of wavelength conversion or survivability requirements. Finally, some aspects concerning the operation of WDM networks will be discussed.

Year

1998

Reference entry

Späth, J.
Design and operation of survivable WDM transport networks
Proceedings of the EUNICE '98 Open European Summer School on Network Management and Operation, Munich, August 1998, pp. 112-121

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