Title :
Mesh and multi-ring optical networks for long-haul applications
Author :
Binetti, Stefano ; Bragheri, Attilio ; Iannone, Eugenio ; Bentivoglio, Filippo
Author_Institution :
Photonics Bus. Unit, Cisco Syst. Inc., Milano, Italy
fDate :
12/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A first comparison among ring and meshed optical networks is carried out. A first comparison is carried out on the ground of the initial network cost searching for the most cost-effective solution when the network topology characteristics and the traffic change. Then the cost related to the need of routing more traffic in the network or to the need of connecting a new node is considered, so to search in the different situations for the solution that can be more easily upgraded.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; telecommunication network routing; telecommunication traffic; cost-effective solution; initial network cost searching; long-haul applications; meshed optical networks; multi-ring optical networks; network topology characteristics; Costs; Joining processes; Network topology; Optical fiber networks; Protection; Routing; SONET; Synchronous digital hierarchy; Telecommunication traffic; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
