Optical Network Design and Planning

Telecommunications carriers have begun to upgrade their networks with optical equipment, referred to as optical-bypass technology. This title covers ramifications of this technology that are manifold, affecting the architecture, operation, and economics of the network.

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Telecommunications carriers have begun to upgrade their networks with state-of-the-art optical equipment, referred to as optical-bypass technology. The ramifications of this technology are manifold, affecting the architecture, operation, and economics of the network, all of which are covered in this book. The book is oriented towards practical implementation in metro and backbone networks, taking advantage of the author's experience with commercial equipment and carrier networks.