Title :
Cost Comparisons for Hierarchical and Single-layer Optical Path Networks Considering Waveband and Wavelength Path Protection
Author :
Yamada, Y. ; Hasegawa, Hiroshi ; Sato, Kiminori
Author_Institution :
Nagoya Univ., Nagoya, Japan
Abstract :
This paper, for the first time, investigates and clarifies the effectiveness of the waveband networks that adopt waveband level protection in a comparison with single layer optical path networks with optical path level protection.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; telecommunication security; cost comparisons; hierarchical optical path networks; optical path level protection; single layer optical path networks waveband path protection; waveband level protection; wavelength path protection; Add-drop multiplexers; Algorithm design and analysis; Costs; Heuristic algorithms; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical design; Optical fiber networks; Protection; Telecommunication traffic; Wavelength routing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528473
