Description du livre
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.