Title :
Translucent photonic network dimensioning for equipment cost minimization
Author :
Shinomiya, Norihiko ; Hoshida, Takeshi ; Akiyama, Yuichi ; Nakashima, Hisao ; Terahara, Takafumi ; Miyabe, Masatake ; Nakayama, Noriyasu
Author_Institution :
Fujitsu Labs. Ltd., Kawasaki, Japan
Abstract :
Network design method is proposed by combining advantages of link-based and path-based approaches. A trial design incorporating precise optical characteristics modeling showed 30% cost reduction while guaranteeing optical signal reachability for any possible traffic demands.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; telecommunication network planning; telecommunication traffic; wavelength division multiplexing; link-based design; network design method; optical characteristics modeling; optical signal reachability; path-based design; photonic network; teletraffic;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
