Title :
CATO: trans-layer dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) network optimization. The clustering approach for large network design
Author :
Fumagalli, A. ; Cerutti, I. ; Tacca, M. ; Montgomery, D. ; Chlamtac, I. ; Pathak, K.
Author_Institution :
Erik Jonsson Sch. of Eng. & Comput. Sci., Texas Univ., Dallas, TX, USA
Abstract :
DWDM network optimization and management problems include routing and wavelength assignment, protection switching, and resource allocation. A novel reduction technique in conjunction with a tested design tool, CATO, allows optimization of significantly larger networks.
Keywords :
optical fiber networks; optical switches; optimization; resource allocation; telecommunication network management; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; CATO; CATO design tool; DWDM network optimization; clustering approach; large network design; management problems; optimization; protection switching; reduction technique; resource allocation; routing; tested design tool; trans-layer dense wavelength-division multiplexing network optimization; wavelength assignment; Design optimization; Optical crosstalk; Optical design; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Protection; Resource management; Routing; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-630-3
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2000.868347
