Author :
Hill, G.R. ; Chidgey, P.J. ; Kaufhold, F. ; Lynch, T. ; Sahlen, O. ; Gustavsson, M. ; Janson, M. ; Lagerstrom, B. ; Grasso, G. ; Meli, F. ; Johansson, S. ; Ingers, J. ; Fernandez, L. ; Rotolo, S. ; Antonielli, A. ; Tebaldini, S. ; Vezzoni, E. ; Caddedu, R
Abstract :
An approach to the realization of a broadband, flexible, multiwavelength transport network employing an optical network layer. The design methodology for a network demonstrator is presented, and the transmission, switching, line, and management/supervisory subsystems and components are described
Keywords :
broadband networks; digital communication systems; optical communication equipment; optical fibres; optical links; optical switches; telecommunication network management; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM; broadband; design methodology; management subsystem; multiwavelength transport network; optical fibre links; optical network elements; supervisory subsystems; transport network layer; Bandwidth; Educational institutions; Europe; High speed optical techniques; Optical fiber networks; Optical transmitters; SONET; Stimulated emission; Synchronous digital hierarchy; Testing;
