The ComSoc Guide to Next Generation Optical Transport

<b>A comprehensive guide to SDH, SONET, and OTN</b> <p><i>The ComSoc Guide to Next Generation Optical Transport</i> 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:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Network architectures</p> </li> <li> <p>Frames and structures</p> </li> <li> <p>Network modeling</p> </li> <li> <p>Packet transport network modeling</p> </li> <li> <p>Frequency justification</p> </li> <li> <p>Protection mechanisms</p> </li> <li> <p>Mapping methodologies</p> </li> <li> <p>Concatenation</p> </li> <li> <p>SDH and SONET overhead processing</p> </li> </ul> <p>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.</p>