Title :
Introduction of In-Service Optical Path Measurement
Author :
Xia, T.J. ; Wellbrock, G. ; Pollock, M. ; Cervenka, J. ; Peterson, D.
Author_Institution :
Verizon, Richardson, TX
Abstract :
The concept of in-service optical path measurement (ISOPM) for mesh networks is introduced. PMD measurement within bandwidths of 50-GHz spaced DWDM channels along with multiple working channels, as an example, shows the feasibility of ISOPM.
Keywords :
optical communication; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM channels; PMD measurement; inservice optical path measurement; mesh networks; Bandwidth; Mesh networks; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Optical noise; Shape measurement; Testing; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelength measurement; (060.2300) Fiber measurement; (060.4265) Networks, wavelength routing; (060.4510) Optical communications;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
