The ComSoc Guide to Next Generation Optical Transport: SDH/SONET/OTNISBN: 978-0-470-22610-0
Paperback
224 pages
October 2009, Wiley-IEEE Press
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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:
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Network architectures
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Frames and structures
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Network modeling
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Packet transport network modeling
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Frequency justification
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Protection mechanisms
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Mapping methodologies
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Concatenation
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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.