B-ISDN economical evaluation in metropolitan areas

Author

Bonatti, Mario ; Gobbi, Roberta ; Dammicco, Giacinto ; Mocci, Ugo ; Lippi, Massimo ; Montagna, Maurizio ; Polese, Pietro ; Roso, Giovanni

Author_Institution

ITALTEL SIT, Milano, Italy

Volume

10

Issue

9

fYear

1992

fDate

12/1/1992 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1489

Lastpage

1502

Abstract

The economical estimation of B-ISDN development in metropolitan areas, with particular reference to the application of the asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) techniques is addressed. The results achieved by applying models and methods developed in the framework of RACE 1044-EPF Case Study E (Evolution Prospects for Metropolitan Public Networks) to an urban area of 2 million inhabitants. Equipment volumes are estimated as a function of different demand scenarios, equipment evolution, and network performances. Economical figures that verify the cost-effectiveness of alternative developments and the viability of alternative introduction policies of B-ISDN are derived. The economical impact of fulfilling service integrity requirements of specific demand segments is evaluated. Usable planning guidelines and evolutionary strategies as regards network architecture, system introduction, and growth policies are defined

Keywords

B-ISDN; asynchronous transfer mode; economics; metropolitan area networks; ATM; B-ISDN economical evaluation; B-ISDN introduction policies; RACE 1044-EPF Case Study E; asynchronous transfer mode; evolutionary strategies; metropolitan areas; planning guidelines; B-ISDN; Cost function; Costing; Environmental economics; Intelligent networks; Robust stability; Strategic planning; Telecommunication traffic; Uncertainty; Urban areas;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Journal on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8716

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/49.184878

Filename

184878