Title :
An efficient wavelength assignment algorithm for service and restoration in WDM rings
Author :
Sahin, G. ; Azizoglu, M.
Abstract :
We present a vertex-coloring based service and restoration wavelength assignment algorithm for WDM rings. Through performance bounds and simulations, we show that this algorithm achieves low wavelength requirement, and is suitable for reducing fault-monitoring costs.
Keywords :
network topology; optical fibre networks; optical fibre subscriber loops; telecommunication network routing; telecommunication traffic; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM rings; algorithm; cost reduction; fault-monitoring costs; low wavelength requirement; performance bounds; restoration; restoration wavelength assignment algorithm; service; service wavelength assignment algorithm; simulations; vertex-coloring based restoration; vertex-coloring based service; vertex-coloring based wavelength assignment algorithm; wavelength assignment algorithm; Circuit faults; Circuit topology; Costs; Network topology; Optical wavelength conversion; Protection; Telecommunication traffic; Wavelength assignment; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelength routing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
