This paper deals with the implementation of the ASON/GMPLS CARISMA network, located
in the premises of the Optical Communications Group of UPC. It is composed by ROADM …

Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) extends MPLS signaling and Internet
routing protocols to provide a scalable, interoperable, distributed control plane, which is …

On the basis of European 1sr project results in the field of photonics, the OPTIMIST thematic
network has produced a roadmap for optical communications. This work is described in the …

The primary goal of this thesis is to design, implement and deploy a Generalized
Multiprotocol Label Switching (GMPLS) software engine in the experimental optical network …

An autonomous optical network operates with little or no human involvement and has the
capability to configure, oversee, and sustain itself without external intervention. This paper …

The introduction of intelligence in Automatically Switched Optical Networks (ASON)[1] using
a GMPLS control plane [2] allows provisioning of optical channels (lightpath) in seconds …

Classical optical networks are based on fixed WDM transmission links with a point-to-point
configuration. The network of incumbent network operators was dominated by the telephony …

QoS guaranteed optical network technologies, such as GE-PON, digital ROF, RPR and
MPLS/GMPLS, for fixed and mobile broadband services are presented. Network …

The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) conducted a world interoperability demonstration in
conjunction with SUPERCOMM held in Chicago June 22-24, 2004. The demonstration was …

This paper outlines the state of art of optical networking and how innovation coming from
components and subsystems will enable the deployment of agile optical networks. Then, the …