Data in Optical Domain Network (DoD-Network)
Abstract
(U)Currently, optical networks use photonics to transport data and electronics to process data. However, as the underlying bit rates of the optical networks are pushed beyond 40 giga-bits per second there will be significant processing bottlenecks in these networks and these bottlenecks will severely limit the military’s ability to rapidly transport time critical information. A potential solution to this problem is to develop photonic technology so optics can take over higher order network processing functions. The Data in Optical Domain Network (DoD-Network) program explored four key photonic technologies to meet these challenges: all-optical routing, all-optical data buffering (controllable and eventually random access), optical logic and circuits, and all-optical (multi-wavelength) regenerators. These photonic technologies will lead to intelligent all-optical networks. The program had two major areas of interest: the first focused on developing new photonic technology that is essential if photonics is to play a significant role in higher order processing in optical networks, the second area focused on developing novel architectures that will fully exploit the new photonic technology to bring new and increased functionalities to the optical networks. The DoD-Network program will transition via industry to high-speed, high-capacity optical networking programs of interest to the Air Force.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- d911a0f1fa194f01d296e32827c1ed22