Title :
Higher capacity with smaller global energy consumption in core optical networks due to elastic channel spacing
Author :
Zami, T. ; Morea, A. ; Renaudier, J. ; Rival, O. ; Mardoyan, H. ; Bertran-Pardo, O. ; Antona, J.-C. ; Bigo, S.
Author_Institution :
Bell Labs., Alcatel-Lucent, Nozay, France
Abstract :
We propose a novel model for core optical networks combining benefits of transparent and opaque networks through variable channel spacing. We demonstrate increased capacity at limited energy cost through detailed transmission experiments and network planning.
Keywords :
channel spacing; energy consumption; optical fibre networks; telecommunication network planning; elastic channel spacing; energy cost; global energy consumption; network planning; network transmission; opaque network; optical network; transparent network; variable channel spacing; Adaptive optics; Channel spacing; Hybrid power systems; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Planning;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication (ECOC), 2010 36th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Torino
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8536-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8534-5
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2010.5621119
