Title :
Impact of multiwavelength technology on broadband transmission networks
Author :
Hill, G.R. ; Chidgey, P.J. ; Laws, J. ; Malyon, D. ; McLean, A. ; Pang, Y.
Author_Institution :
BT Lab., Martlesham Heath, UK
Abstract :
This paper discusses the potential of using a flexible optical network layer within a transmission network. Issues relating to the management and control of such a network are described and practical results based on the RACE II Multi-Wavelength Transport Network demonstrator are given. In conclusion, practical routes towards implementing an optical network layer are discussed
Keywords :
broadband networks; optical fibre communication; optical fibre networks; research initiatives; telecommunication computing; telecommunication control; telecommunication network management; wavelength division multiplexing; PC controller; RACE II Multi-Wavelength Transport Network demonstrator; WDM; broadband transmission networks; device processor; multiwavelength technology; network control; network management; optical network layer; personal computer; Optical control; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical network units; Optical switches; Passive optical networks; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Communications, 1994. ICC '94, SUPERCOMM/ICC '94, Conference Record, 'Serving Humanity Through Communications.' IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1825-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICC.1994.368746
