Title :
Embedded OTDR techniques for cost-efficient fibre monitoring in optical access networks
Author :
Schmuck, H. ; Hehmann, J. ; Straub, M. ; Pfeiffer, TH.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Research and Innovation, Alcatel SEL AG, Lorenzstr. 10, 70435 Stuttgart, Harald.Schmuck@Alcatel.de
Abstract :
A novel low-cost monitoring concept is presented enabling the supervision of the fibre plant in access networks. By re-using the data transmitter OTDR measurements can be performed as integral part of the transmission system.
Keywords :
Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical sensors; Optical transmitters; Passive optical networks; Performance evaluation; Remote monitoring; Transceivers; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications, 2006. ECOC 2006. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cannes, France
Print_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2006.4800887
