Title :
Dynamic optical-network architectures and technologies for existing and emerging grid services
Author :
Simeonidou, Dimitra ; Nejabati, Reza ; Zervas, Georgios ; Klonidis, Dimitrios ; Tzanakaki, Anna ; O´Mahony, Mike J.
Author_Institution :
Photonic Networks Res. Lab, Univ. of Essex, Colchester, UK
Abstract :
This paper presents solutions towards an efficient and intelligent network infrastructure for Grid services, taking advantage of recent developments in optical-networking technologies. Two lambda-Grid network architectures based on extensions to existing wavelength-switched network infrastructure are discussed. These network solutions aim to provide a user-centric Grid environment, specifically for data-intensive and e-science applications. Furthermore, a novel solution towards an intelligent and ubiquitous photonic-Grid network based on optical burst switching (OBS) is proposed. The proposed solution utilizes active optical burst-switched routers and advanced protocols in order to provide a programmable photonic-Grid network infrastructure for evolving data-intensive and emerging Grid applications.
Keywords :
grid computing; intelligent networks; optical fibre networks; optical switches; telecommunication computing; telecommunication network routing; Grid services; intelligent network; optical burst switching; routers; wavelength-switched network; Bandwidth; Data visualization; Distributed computing; Grid computing; Intelligent networks; Optical burst switching; Optical fiber networks; Paper technology; Protocols; Wavelength division multiplexing; Active networking; intelligent optical network; optical burst switching (OBS); photonic Grid; user-controlled optical networks;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2005.856254
