Title :
Local optimization of shared backup channels in optical mesh networks
Author :
Bouillet, E. ; Labourdette, J. ; Ellinas, G. ; Chaudhuri, S.
Author_Institution :
Tellium, Oceanport, NJ, USA
Abstract :
This paper illustrates the complexity of assigning backup-channels in shared-mesh-protected optical networks. We propose a distributed recurring method to solve this problem, and show that substantial savings are achievable.
Keywords :
channel allocation; optical communication; optical fibre networks; optical switches; optimisation; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM; backup-channels; distributed recurring method; local optimization; shared-mesh-protected optical networks; Delay; IP networks; Intelligent networks; Mesh networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical fiber networks; Protection; Signal restoration; Telecommunication traffic; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248562
