Title :
Performance prediction method for distributed Raman amplification in installed fiber systems based on OTDR data
Author :
Hoshida, T. ; Terahara, T. ; Onaka, H.
Author_Institution :
Fujitsu Network Commun. Inc., Richardson, TX, USA
Abstract :
Novel characterization method of the loss profiles in transmission paths for distributed Raman amplification is proposed, which accurately predicts the gain and noise figure from conventional optical time domain reflectometry data.
Keywords :
Raman lasers; laser noise; measurement errors; optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre losses; optical fibre testing; optical time-domain reflectometry; wavelength division multiplexing; OTDR data; characterization method; distributed Raman amplification; fibre loss profile measurement; installed fiber systems; noise figure; optical time domain reflectometry data; performance prediction method; transmission paths; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical noise; Optical pumping; Optical scattering; Performance loss; Prediction methods; Propagation losses; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
