Transponder Wavelength Assignment in WDM Networks

We propose a heuristic algorithm for the assignment of wavelengths to the transponders at a reconfigurable node in a WDM Network. We show that network performance is improved with our algorithm compared to random assignment.

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Published in:	OFC/NFOEC 2008 - 2008 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference pp. 1 - 3
Main Authors:	Turkcu, Onur, Subramaniam, Suresh
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 01-02-2008
Subjects:	Communication system traffic control Heuristic algorithms Optical add-drop multiplexers Optical fiber communication Optical fiber networks Telecommunication traffic Traffic control Transponders Wavelength assignment WDM networks
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Summary:	We propose a heuristic algorithm for the assignment of wavelengths to the transponders at a reconfigurable node in a WDM Network. We show that network performance is improved with our algorithm compared to random assignment.
ISBN:	9781557528568 155752856X
DOI:	10.1109/OFC.2008.4528517