Impact of multiwavelength technology on broadband transmission networks

Author

Hill, G.R. ; Chidgey, P.J. ; Laws, J. ; Malyon, D. ; McLean, A. ; Pang, Y.

Author_Institution

BT Lab., Martlesham Heath, UK

fYear

1994

fDate

1-5 May 1994

Firstpage

1687

Abstract

This paper discusses the potential of using a flexible optical network layer within a transmission network. Issues relating to the management and control of such a network are described and practical results based on the RACE II Multi-Wavelength Transport Network demonstrator are given. In conclusion, practical routes towards implementing an optical network layer are discussed

Keywords

broadband networks; optical fibre communication; optical fibre networks; research initiatives; telecommunication computing; telecommunication control; telecommunication network management; wavelength division multiplexing; PC controller; RACE II Multi-Wavelength Transport Network demonstrator; WDM; broadband transmission networks; device processor; multiwavelength technology; network control; network management; optical network layer; personal computer; Optical control; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical network units; Optical switches; Passive optical networks; Stimulated emission;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Communications, 1994. ICC '94, SUPERCOMM/ICC '94, Conference Record, 'Serving Humanity Through Communications.' IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

New Orleans, LA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-1825-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICC.1994.368746

Filename

368746