On Assessing the Sufficiency of a Fiber Optic Distribution System for Communication Requirements
Abstract
This report is motivated by the systems engineering task to ensure in the planning stage the sufficiency of the physical cabling plant in a building for the communications required in performing the mission. This report addresses the problem of efficiently using the fibers in the physical cabling plant to connect the pairs of communication devices. This report formulates the structure of the physical cabling plant, the communication (connection) requirement, and the problem of assigning the fibers to the required physical connections. Then, this report presents the procedures of efficiently assigning the fibers to connections. The procedures also decide if the physical plant can satisfy the connection requirement. These procedures achieve optimal efficiency, so the failure of assignment indicates the lack of resources in the cabling plant.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 22, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA332373
Entities
People
- Daniel C Lee
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory