Title :
Bi-criteria studies of mesh network restoration path-length versus capacity tradeoffs
Author :
Doucette, J. ; Grover, W.D. ; Bach, T.
Author_Institution :
TRLabs, Edmonton, Alta., Canada
Abstract :
Mesh-restorable networks are of interest as an alternative to rings for DWDM-based optical networks. We study the capacity design of mesh networks using a bi-criteria formulation to explore the optimal trade-off between restoration capacity and restoration path lengths.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optimisation; telecommunication network reliability; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM-based optical networks; bi-criteria formulation; capacity design; capacity tradeoffs; mesh network restoration path-length; mesh-restorable networks; optimal trade-off; restoration capacity; restoration path lengths; Assembly; Availability; Environmental economics; Image motion analysis; Investments; Mesh networks; Optical design; Optical fiber networks; Routing; Signal restoration;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
