Title :
A Node Clustering Algorithm for the CANON Architecture
Author :
Drakos, Andreas ; Matrakidis, Chris ; Orphanoudakis, Theofanis G. ; Stavdas, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Telecommun. Sci. & Technol., Univ. of Peloponnese, Tripolis, Greece
Abstract :
In this article, we present an algorithm for clustering a mesh network implementing the Clustering Architecture of Nodes in Optical Networks (CANON). In order to evaluate the impact of the resulting clustering solutions on actual network efficiency, specific cost criteria are used.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; pattern clustering; CANON architecture; clustering architecture of nodes in optical networks; cost criteria; mesh network; network efficiency; node clustering algorithm; Clustering algorithms; Network topology; Optical fiber networks; Optical wavelength conversion; Optimization; Topology; Transceivers; Clustering; network planning; optical networks; statistical multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Communications Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LCOMM.2013.021913.122410
