Title :
Efficient use of Sparse Wavelength Converters in Wavelength-Routed Networks with Shared-Path Protection
Author :
Wedzinga, G. ; Arakawa, S. ; Murata, M.
Author_Institution :
Osaka Univ., Osaka
Abstract :
This paper considers the problem of establishing dynamic lightpaths in WDM optical mesh networks employing shared-path protection with sparse wavelength conversion. Two mechanisms for routing and wavelength assignment are proposed for achieving an efficient use of the sparce converters. The NSFNET topology is used in a computer simulation experiment to assess the effectiveness of these mechanisms. Depending on the network load, a blocking probability improvement of 10-65% can be achieved.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical wavelength conversion; wavelength division multiplexing; NSFNET topology; blocking probability; optical mesh networks; shared-path protection; sparse wavelength converters; wavelength-routed networks; Mesh networks; Network topology; Optical fiber networks; Optical wavelength conversion; Protection; WDM networks; Wavelength assignment; Wavelength converters; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelength routing; Optical Networks; Routing and Wavelength Assignment; Shared-Path Protection; Wavelength Conversion;
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.2006.4350189
