Title :
Ultra-long haul DWDM: tool support for economic studies
Author :
Medhi, K.T. ; Strand, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Virtual Photonics, Inc., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Ultra-long haul DWDM equipment introduces exciting challenges from a tool/planning perspective. We introduce prototype tool features that support study methodology that assesses the economic applicability of mixes of several DWDM designs in a network.
Keywords :
economics; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; telecommunication network planning; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM designs; economic applicability; economic studies; network; prototype tool features; study methodology; tool support; tool/planning perspective; ultra-long haul DWDM; ultra-long haul DWDM equipment; Cost function; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical amplifiers; Optical design; Optical fiber networks; Prototypes; Reliability engineering; Stimulated emission; Transponders; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
