A GIS-based novel active monitoring system for fiber networks

Abstract

Abstract:In this study, a geographic information system (GIS)-based novel fiber network monitoring system has been developed to improve the operation and maintenance of fiber optic networks (FONs). The main aim of the developed system is to provide the required capabilities for both detailed digital modeling and central monitoring of FONs. The system can perform scheduled measurements and dispatch alarms if any fault or degradation is detected in the concerned FON. It also indicates the alarm locations on a map as a considerable contribution to decreasing mean time to repair.The developed monitoring system has more security features than others.

HUBBLE: an optical link management system for dense wavelength divisionmultiplexing networks

“…The article in [12] studied the performance of raman amplifier in the DWDM transmission systems that can be extended to be used for fault management purposes. Similar to our analysis in this paper, the authors in [13] are proposing a Geographical Information System (GIS) based fiber optic monitoring system that can be used as a fault or degradation detection tool. However, the approach in [13] is based on positioning remote testing units, whereas in this study, we use our own proposed quality measurement system that calculates collected Key Parameter Indicator (KPI) values from deployed equipment and from NMSs without using any additional remote probes.…”