TY - GEN
T1 - Optimal design of GPON/FTTH networks using mixed integer linear programming
AU - Ouali, Anis
AU - Poon, Kin Fai
PY - 2011
Y1 - 2011
N2 - FTTx access networks offer inherent advantages such as very high bandwidth, immunity against electromagnetic interference and low cost, making them attractive to telecoms operators. With the bandwidth-intensive services such as High Definition TV over IPTV, online gaming, high speed Internet, etc., the deployment of FTTx networks is probably one of the best choices to deliver the required services. However, designs of FTTx networks are typically created manually. Quality of designs often varies based on the planners' experience. Complexity and time constraints make it impossible for the planners to produce an optimal design. In this paper, a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) approach is proposed to demonstrate how this technique can be applied to automate the FTTH designs, hence reducing the capital expenditure (CAPEX) of telecoms companies. Different network examples illustrating optimal or near optimal placement of network elements such as splitters and distribution points and cable assignments for different network elements will be provided.
AB - FTTx access networks offer inherent advantages such as very high bandwidth, immunity against electromagnetic interference and low cost, making them attractive to telecoms operators. With the bandwidth-intensive services such as High Definition TV over IPTV, online gaming, high speed Internet, etc., the deployment of FTTx networks is probably one of the best choices to deliver the required services. However, designs of FTTx networks are typically created manually. Quality of designs often varies based on the planners' experience. Complexity and time constraints make it impossible for the planners to produce an optimal design. In this paper, a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) approach is proposed to demonstrate how this technique can be applied to automate the FTTH designs, hence reducing the capital expenditure (CAPEX) of telecoms companies. Different network examples illustrating optimal or near optimal placement of network elements such as splitters and distribution points and cable assignments for different network elements will be provided.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:80052722455
SN - 9781861353733
T3 - 16th European Conference on Networks and Optical Communications, NOC 2011
SP - 137
EP - 140
BT - 16th European Conference on Networks and Optical Communications, NOC 2011
T2 - 16th European Conference on Networks and Optical Communications, NOC 2011
Y2 - 20 July 2011 through 22 July 2011
ER -