An Approach to Optical Network Design using General Heuristic Optimization Framework

Marko Lacković

Authors

Marko Lacković

Keywords:

General Heuristic Methods, Routing and Wavelength Assignment, optical network design

Abstract

The article tackles the problem of optimization methods in optical network design process, based on optimal traffic routing with the goal to minimize the utilized network resources for given topology and traffic demands. An optimization framework Nyx has been developed with the focus on flexibility in solving optimization problems by implementing general heuristic search techniques. Nyx modular organization has been described, including coding types for solutions and genetic algorithm as the optimization method. Optimal routing has been implemented to demonstrate the use of Nyx in the optical network design process. Optimal routing procedure has been applied to Pan-European optical network with variations of routing procedures and the number of wavelengths. The analysis included no protection scenario, 1+1 protection and path restoration. The routing was performed using shortest path routing and optimal routing which minimizes the use of optical network resources, being network multiplexers, amplifiers and fibers.

Author Biography

Marko Lacković

Marko Lackovic has obtained PhD degree from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and computing in 2005 respectively, with the focus on telecommunication networks. His technical education has been extended by the MBA degree from the Faculty of Economics and Business, Zagreb in 2007. Marko has started his professional career as a research assistant working in Zagreb and Lausanne, Switzerland. Further professional development has been continued in Ericsson R&D in Zagreb on the project manager position, and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Representative office in Zagreb, Croatia, on the key account manager position. He currently works as a sales director in Atento d.o.o. He has participated in several European Union projects, and have authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications.