Title :
Transponder pool sizing in highly dynamic translucent WDM optical networks
Author :
Skoog, Ronald A. ; Wilson, Brian J.
Author_Institution :
Appl. Res., Telcordia Technol., Inc., Red Bank, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We have developed a methodology for sizing optical network node transponder pools to meet network call blocking requirements. The methodology is practical and adaptable for use in virtually any carrier´s optical network capacity planning process.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; telecommunication network planning; transponders; wavelength division multiplexing; carrier optical network capacity planning process; highly dynamic translucent WDM optical networks; network call blocking; optical network node transponder pool sizing; Capacity planning; Optical fiber networks; Optical receivers; Optical switches; Optical transmitters; Optical wavelength conversion; Springs; Transponders; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC)
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-884-1
