Title :
WDM deployment in the local exchange network
Author :
Hatton, Patricia V. ; Cheston, Frank, III
Author_Institution :
Bell Atlantic Center for Network Archit. Res., USA
fDate :
2/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This article examines the complex issues surrounding deployment of wavelength-division multiplexing technology in the local exchange network. It discusses demand, economics, technology advantages/disadvantages, saleability, operations, interoperability, and optical networking. The emphasis is on economics and manageability. After a review of these issues, the article looks forward to the optical network in a multi-vendor interoperable environment and to the continuing evolution of standards that will expedite the deployment of optical networking technology
Keywords :
economics; open systems; optical fibre networks; telecommunication network management; telecommunication standards; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM deployment; demand; economics; interoperability; local exchange network; manageability; multi-vendor interoperable environment; operations; optical networking; optical networking technology; saleability; standards; wavelength-division multiplexing technology; Bandwidth; Economic forecasting; Environmental economics; Intelligent networks; Internet; Narrowband; Optical fiber networks; Time division multiplexing; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
