Title :
The value of multiple degree ROADMs on metropolitan network economics
Author :
Mezhoudi, Mohcene ; Feldman, Robert ; Goudreault, Robert ; Basch, Bert ; Poudyal, Vijaya
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We compare alternative ROADM network architectures through a study based on real LEC data. We show that optimally deployed higher-degree ROADMs with optical bypass and grooming can simultaneously reduce the cost of both the optical and SONET layers.
Keywords :
SONET; metropolitan area networks; multiplexing equipment; SONET layers; metropolitan network economics; optical bypass; optical grooming; optical layers; reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers; Bidirectional control; Cost function; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical switches; SONET; Telecommunication traffic; USA Councils; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215726
