Title :
A Cost Model for the WDM Layer
Author :
Gunkel, M. ; Leppla, R. ; Wade, M. ; Lord, A. ; Schupke, D. ; Lehmann, G. ; Fürst, C. ; Bodamer, S. ; Bollenz, B. ; Haunstein, H. ; Nakajima, H. ; Martensson, J.
Author_Institution :
T-Syst. Enterprise Services GmbH, Darmstadt
Abstract :
In this paper a detailed capital expenditure cost model is presented taking various network elements and node architectures at the WDM layer into account. It was developed within the European NOBEL project [1] and aligned by major European network suppliers and operators. The current cost structure of WDM transport equipment is shown in a normalised format. Typical model applications are also discussed by presenting examples. This model can serve as a reference for future techno-economic research into optical transport networks in general.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; European network suppliers; WDM layer; WDM transport equipment; capital expenditure cost model; optical transport networks; Costs; Forward error correction; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Repeaters; Research and development; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control; Transponders; Wavelength division multiplexing; CapEx; Cost model; WDM layer; cost dependent network design; normalised cost values;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics in Switching, 2006. PS '06. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Heraklion, Crete
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7803-9790-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-7803-9790-3
DOI :
10.1109/PS.2006.4350152
