Title :
A novel segment-based protection algorithm for multicast sessions in optical networks with mesh topologies
Author :
Panayiotou, T. ; Ellinas, G. ; Antoniades, N. ; Hadjiantonis, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Univ. of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
Abstract :
This work examines protection of multicast sessions in optical networks utilizing a novel segment-based algorithm called Level Protection. Our proposed scheme exhibits improved performance compared to other segment-based multicast protection schemes.
Keywords :
multicast communication; optical fibre networks; telecommunication network topology; mesh topologies; multicast sessions; optical networks; segment-based protection algorithm; Algorithm design and analysis; Heuristic algorithms; Mesh networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Routing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0213-6
