Title :
Systems integration & testing challenges for generation optical transport networks (NGOTNs)
Author :
Kanaan, Muzaffer ; Bernhey, Ronald S.
Author_Institution :
Verizon Lab., Waltham, MA, USA
Abstract :
In this paper, we discuss systems integration & testing challenges for NGOTNs. After an overview of the architecture, we discuss the issues we have experienced in the course of our evaluations. We end with recommendations to the vendor community.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; generation optical transport networks; systems integration; testing challenges; Communication system traffic control; High speed optical techniques; Integrated optics; Next generation networking; Optical fiber networks; Passive optical networks; SONET; Space technology; System testing; 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.2006.215776
