@inproceedings{9a78cce66a8140c781cbb0b9d1804cec,
title = "Resource management in multi-segment optical networks using the blocking island paradigm",
abstract = "We study the routing and wavelength assignment (RWA) problem in multi-segment optical networks. In these networks, each segment has different resource availability or hardware characteristics. The differences between multi-segment optical networks and homogeneous optical networks are discussed. We then present a resource abstraction technique called blocking island and define a multi-segment BIG (blocking island graph) network model. Using a minimum splitting routing heuristic introduced in the context of the blocking island paradigm in conjunction with the multi-segment BIG model, we propose a general RWA algorithm that takes a combined view of the network resource to integrate routing, wavelength assignment and gateway selection in a single routing framework. Using simulation, we demonstrate the effectiveness of our proposed algorithm by comparing it with other state-of-the-art heuristics in this area.",
keywords = "Blocking Island., Multi-segment, RWA",
author = "Ding Zhemin and M. Hamdi",
year = "2003",
doi = "10.1109/HPSR.2003.1226678",
language = "English",
isbn = "0780377109",
series = "IEEE International Conference on High Performance Switching and Routing, HPSR",
publisher = "IEEE Computer Society",
pages = "43--48",
booktitle = "HPSR 2003 - 2003 Workshop on High Performance Switching and Routing",
address = "United States",
note = "2003 Workshop on High Performance Switching and Routing, HPSR 2003 ; Conference date: 24-06-2003 Through 27-06-2003",
}