Software Tools and Methods for Research and Education in Optical Networks

Javanco: A software framework for optical network modelling and optimization

“…Simulation is also often required to assess the behaviour of dimensioned networks in a dynamic environment, i.e. when random traffic is injected, when network elements fail, when the network configuration is changed, or to validate network adaptation mechanisms [1]. Furthermore, aside from the coding efforts strictly related to the algorithm or the simulator development, data pre-and post-processing procedures are also required.…”

“…Several frameworks (OPNET, OMNeT++, ns-2 and ns-3) are broadly reported in the literature [1][2][3][4][5]. Most are organised around an event driven simulation kernel enriched by extensions permitting simulation of various devices, protocols, or even a protocol stack (e.g.…”

Optimización y planificación de redes ópticas transparentes WDM

“…Part of the works of the present thesis were carried out in the framework of the development process of MatPlanWDM. MatPlanWDM [44], [45], [46] [49]. After that, new versions of the tool were released, including additional functionalities and the remaining modes.…”

“…As we have introduced in the Chapter 1, the network planning and design is a critical process which must be performed before deploying new communication networks. Some of the basic methodologies employed in the network planning include measurement campaigns, analytical studies and computer simulations [44]. These methodologies allow the planners to evaluate the network performance.…”

“…These methodologies allow the planners to evaluate the network performance. However, Spain) has developed a optical planning tool called MatPlanWDM [44], [45], [46]. The researching work in thesis forms part of the development process of this planning tool, motivating this annex.…”