DocumentCode
600332
Title
Optimized design of shared restoration in flexible-grid transparent optical networks
Author
Eira, Antonio ; Pedro, Joao ; Pires, Joao
Author_Institution
Nokia Siemens Networks Portugal S.A., Amadora, Portugal
fYear
2012
fDate
4-8 March 2012
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
3
Abstract
We propose a novel mathematical model and an efficient heuristic for planning WDM networks with flexible channel-grid and shared restoration. The spectral benefits of this approach versus dedicated protection and fixed channel-grid are highlighted.
Keywords
optical design techniques; optical fibre networks; telecommunication channels; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM networks; dedicated protection; fixed channel-grid; flexible channel-grid restoration; flexible channel-shared restoration; flexible-grid transparent optical networks; mathematical model; optimized design; scalable heuristic algorithm; Heuristic algorithms; Mathematical model; Optical fiber networks; Optical wavelength conversion; Planning; Routing; WDM networks;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location
Los Angeles, CA
ISSN
pending
Print_ISBN
978-1-4673-0262-3
Type
conf
Filename
6476154
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