A transport network layer based on optical network elements

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

Author_Institution

BT Labs., Ipswich, UK

Volume

11

Issue

5

fYear

1993

Firstpage

667

Lastpage

679

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;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Lightwave Technology, Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8724

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/50.233232

Filename

233232