DocumentCode
2013322
Title
The value of multiple degree ROADMs on metropolitan network economics
Author
Mezhoudi, Mohcene ; Feldman, Robert ; Goudreault, Robert ; Basch, Bert ; Poudyal, Vijaya
Author_Institution
Lucent Technol., Holmdel, NJ, USA
fYear
2006
fDate
5-10 March 2006
Abstract
We compare alternative ROADM network architectures through a study based on real LEC data. We show that optimally deployed higher-degree ROADMs with optical bypass and grooming can simultaneously reduce the cost of both the optical and SONET layers.
Keywords
SONET; metropolitan area networks; multiplexing equipment; SONET layers; metropolitan network economics; optical bypass; optical grooming; optical layers; reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers; Bidirectional control; Cost function; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical switches; SONET; Telecommunication traffic; USA Councils; Wavelength division multiplexing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Print_ISBN
1-55752-803-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OFC.2006.215726
Filename
1636757
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