The ComSoc Guide to Next Generation Optical Transport: SDH/SONET/OTN




The ComSoc Guide to Next Generation Optical Transport: SDH/SONET/OTN (ComSoc Guides to Communications Technologies)
Wiley-IEEE Press | ISBN: 0470226102 | edition 2009-10-12 | PDF | 225 pages | 5.60 MB

A comprehensive guide to SDH, SONET, and OTN.

The ComSoc Guide to Next Generation Optical Transport provides a unique overview of SDH and OTN for engineers who are new to the field, as well as manufacturers, network operators, and graduate students who need a basic understanding of the topics. Fully up-to-date with the latest research and written by one of the foremost experts in the field, it covers:

* Network architectures
* Frames and structures
* Network modeling
* Packet transport network modeling
* Frequency justification
* Protection mechanisms
* Mapping methodologies
* Concatenation
* SDH and SONET overhead processing

The book is complemented with 200 illustrations that explain key concepts in an easy-to-understand format, while references point readers to the appropriate standards documents for further reading. Whether you're new to the field or just need a basic understanding of SDH, this is a must-have guide.