Architectures, protocols and design for highly dynamic optical networks

In order for dynamic optical networks to be commercially viable, it will be essential to have signaling protocols that can establish connections quickly and minimize the use of transponders for wavelength conversion and regeneration. Rough estimates indicate that in dynamic optical networks, transpo...

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Published in:Optical switching and networking 2012-07, Vol.9 (3), p.240-251
Main Authors: Skoog, Ronald, Clapp, George, Gannett, Joel, Neidhardt, Arnold, Von Lehman, Ann, Wilson, Brian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blocking probability
Signaling
Transponder placement
Transponder pool sizing
Transponder pools
Wavelength assignment
Wavelength conversion
Wavelength routing
WDM Networks
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Summary:In order for dynamic optical networks to be commercially viable, it will be essential to have signaling protocols that can establish connections quickly and minimize the use of transponders for wavelength conversion and regeneration. Rough estimates indicate that in dynamic optical networks, transponders will comprise a significant component (e.g., 60%–70%) of the cost of the optical networking infrastructure. A key performance metric in dynamic networks is the connection blocking probability, and therefore a dynamic optical network infrastructure must be designed to meet stringent blocking requirements (e.g., 
ISSN:1573-4277
1872-9770
DOI:10.1016/j.osn.2011.03.001