Workshop on Cross-layer Algorithms and Protocols for Optical Networks
General
Welcome to the homepage of the International Workshop on
Cross-layer Algorithms and Protocols for Optical Networks. The workshop will be
held in conjunction with BROADNETS 2010 in Athens.
Recent technological advances in optical devices and sub-systems, and network
architectures have led to a profound transformation in all aspects of optical
network communications. As the size of optical opaque networks increases, more
electronic terminating and switching equipments are required, which both
contribute to cost (CAPEX), energy consumption, heat dissipation, physical space
requirements, and operation and maintenance costs (OPEX). The current trend
clearly shows an evolution towards low-cost and high capacity all-optical
networks that utilize less OEO conversion.
However, transparency reduces the ability of a client layer to interact with the
physical layer, thus leading to limitations on network design, planning, control
and management. For example, the need to address the Physical Layer Impairment (PLI)
constrains the kinds of paths that can be used for routing. This interdependence
between the physical and the network layers makes the designing of a
transparent/translucent network in the presence of impairments a cross-layer
optimization problem.
Announcements:
On-line submission
due: June 30, 2010
Acceptance notification: August 30, 2010
Camera-ready manuscript due: September 15, 2010
Registration due: September 20, 2010.
Committees
General Co-chairs:
Salvatore Spadaro, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain ([email protected])
Emmanouel (Manos) Varvarigos, University of Patras, Greece ([email protected])
Technical Program Committee (tentative):
Siamak Azodolky, Athens Information Technology (AIT), Greece
Chava Saradhi, Create-NET, Italy
Konstantinos Christodoulopoulos, University of Patras, Greece
Didier Colle, IBBT, Belgium
Filippo Cugini, Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario per le Telecomunicazioni
(CNIT), Italy
Ricardo Martinez, Centre Tecnologic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC),
Spain
Annalisa Morrea, Alcatel-Lucent, France
Panagiotis Kokkinos, University of Patras, Greece
Josep Sole Pareta, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain
Jordi Perello, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain
Elio Salvadori Create-NET, Italy
Lena Wosinka, KTH, Sweden
Jane M. Simmons, Monarch Network Architects, USA
Takehiro Tsuritani, KDDI R&D lab Japan.
Workshop
Technical Program
Workshop will take place on 25 October 2010.
Program
Registration
lease register using the BROADNETS website.
Workshop venue
Travel arrangements
Author info
Call for papers
Scope
Recent technological advances in optical devices and sub-systems, and network
architectures have led to a profound transformation in all aspects of optical
network communications. As the size of optical opaque networks increases, more
electronic terminating and switching equipments are required, which both
contribute to cost (CAPEX), energy consumption, heat dissipation, physical space
requirements, and operation and maintenance costs (OPEX). The current trend
clearly shows an evolution towards low-cost and high capacity all-optical
networks that utilize less OEO conversion.
However, transparency reduces the ability of a client layer to interact with the
physical layer, thus leading to limitations on network design, planning, control
and management. For example, the need to address the Physical Layer Impairment (PLI)
constrains the kinds of paths that can be used for routing. This interdependence
between the physical and the network layers makes the designing of a
transparent/translucent network in the presence of impairments a cross-layer
optimization problem. The area has attracted much research interest worldwide
and several cross-layer/cross-domain design approaches are emerging.
During the workshop, high level speakers from network operators, equipment
vendors and academia, will share their experience and views for the evolution of
the network architecture and the technologies that in the future may
revolutionize the way that we design and operate the networks.
This workshop will solicit contributions discussing the most significant aspects
of cross-layer optimization algorithms and protocols for optical networks.
The scope of the papers includes, but is not limited to, the following
topics:
- Cross layer network design: tools and algorithms.
- Dynamic and static algorithms for transparent/translucent WDM networks.
- Impairment-aware Routing and Wavelength Assignment
- Impairment monitoring mechanisms.
- Multi-layer fault-localization protocols and failure recovery algorithms.
- Inter-layer traffic engineering and QoS support.
- Optical sub-systems placement (e.g., amplifiers, regenerators, etc.).
- Protection and restoration in transparent and translucent networks.
- Control plane protocol standardization and approaches to SLA support in transparent and translucent networks.
- Cross-layer protocol design for multi-layer networks.
Important dates
On-line submission due: June 30, 2010
Acceptance notification: August 30, 2010
Camera-ready manuscript due: September 15, 2010
Submissions
Authors are cordially encouraged to submit the contributions (using the
BROADNETS 2010 templates) to [email protected], [email protected].
Publication of Proceedings
Workshop papers will be published in the BROADNETS proceedings.
More info
Contact
Please send any specific question about the workshop to the Organizing
Committee by emailing to [email protected], [email protected]