An optimization problem related to balancing loads on SONET rings

We provide a model and a set of solution techniques for an important problem arising in the design of survivable telecommunication networks utilizing fiber-optics-based technologies. The emergence of a synchronous standard for optical signaling called SONET allows for an economic implementation of ring designs that provides protection for high capacity services. An objective is to choose a loading of the demands onto a ring design that minimizes associated equipment and facility costs while providing capacity for alternative routing should some link or node fail. After the computational complexity of the problem has been determined, three approximation heuristics, including a mathematical programming dual-ascent solution technique, are described and compared. The heuristics are being successfully applied to actual network design problems arising in Bell operating companies and other telecommunication providers.     

Interference aware routing for mobile ad hoc networks based on node＇s sending and receiving capabilities

How to efficiently build routes among nodes is increasing important for mobile ad hoc networks （MANETs）. This paper puts forward an interference aware routing protocol called Interference aware cross layer routing protocol （IA-CLR） for MANETs based on the IEEE 802.11 medium access layer （MAC）. By defining the node＇s sending and receiving capabilities, IA-CLR can indicate the interference strength of the link in a real and comprehensive way. Further more, in order to choose the route with minimum bottleneck link interference, a new routing metric is proposed by combining the MAC layer and the network layer for cross layer design. Simulation results show that IA-CLR can significantly improve the performances of network such as the average end-to-end delay, the packets loss ratio and the throughput.     

A summary of the HORNET project: a next-generation metropolitan area network

Metropolitan area networks are currently undergoing an evolution aimed at more efficiently transport of data-oriented traffic. However, the incoming generation of metro networks is based on conventional technology, which prevents them scaling cost-effectively to ultrahigh capacities. We have developed a new architecture and set of protocols for the next generation of metro networks. The architecture, named HORNET (hybrid optoelectronic ring network), is a packet-over-wavelength-division multiplexing ring network that utilizes fast-tunable packet transmitters and wavelength routing to enable it to scale cost-effectively to ultrahigh capacities. A control-channel-based media access control (MAC) protocol enables the network nodes to share the bandwidth of the network while preventing collisions. The MAC protocol is designed to transport variable-sized packets and to provide fairness control to all network end users. The efficiency and the fairness of the MAC protocol is demonstrated with custom-designed simulations. The implementation of the MAC protocol and the survivability of the network have been demonstrated in a laboratory experimental testbed. The article summarizes the accomplishments of the HORNET project, including the design, analysis, and demonstration of a metro architecture and a set of protocols. The HORNET architecture is an excellent candidate for next-generation high-capacity metro networks.     

Multicast routing, load balancing, and wavelength assignment ontree of rings

There are two steps to establish a multicast connection in WDM networks: routing and wavelength assignment. The shortest path tree (SPT) and minimum spanning tree (MST) are the two widely used multicast routing methods. The SPT method minimizes the delay from the source to every destination along a routing tree, and the MST method is often used to minimize the network cost of the tree. Load balancing is an important objective in multicast routing, which minimizes the maximal link load in the system. The objective of wavelength assignment is to minimize the number of wavelengths used in the system. This paper analyzes the performance of the shortest path tree (SPT) and minimum spanning tree (MST) methods in the tree of ring networks, regarding the performance criteria such as the delay and network cost of the generated routing trees, load balancing, and the number of wavelengths required in the system. We prove that SPT and MST methods can not only produce routing trees with low network costs and short delays, but also have good competitive ratios for the load balancing problem (LBP) and wavelength assignment problem (WAP), respectively     

Design of Survivable Networks with Connectivity Requirements

In this paper we study the problem of survivable network design (SND). The problem can be stated as follows: Given a set of nodes, possible edges and costs for each edge and the number of permitted node or edge failures between each pair of nodes, we want to design a cost effective communications network which has the property that there is at least one communication route present between all the communicating node pairs, even in the case of node or link failure. We present the formulation of the problem and present a solution technique based on a constraint addition approach. We decompose the problem into smaller problems that are computationally not difficult to solve. We use the solutions of these smaller problems to generate new constraints that are added to the overall design problem. This iterative procedure is able to solve the survivable network design problem very efficiently. Extensive computational results show the effectiveness of our solution procedure.     

LSCR:一种Mobile Ad hoc网络链路状态分组路由算法

本文提出了一种Mobile Ad hoc网络(Manet)链路状态分组路由算法(Link State-hased Cluster Routing Algo-rithm-LSCR)，该算法对Manet节点进行动态分组，每一组选举出一个具有最大度数的头结点(CH-Cluster Header)，该cH负责本组信息的管理、组内结点与组外结点之间的通信以及与其他组的CH之间交换链路状态信息等工作．本算法将改进的链路状态协议与分组路由协议有机结合，有效提高了Manet网络的路由效率．分析和实验结果表明，这种算法具有路由收敛速度快、维护成本相对较低，数据包发送成功率高，发送等待时间短等特点。     

A Fiber Routing Problem in Designing Optical Transport Networks with Wavelength Division Multiplexed Systems

In this paper, we consider a fiber routing problem arising from the design of optical transport networks. The problem is to find an optimal routing of multiple rings and an optimal location of wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) systems for carrying demand traffic. This problem can be conceptualized as a Steiner (multiple) ring problem with link capacity constraints. We formulate the problem as a mixed-integer programming model and develop a new branch-and-cut procedure along with preprocessing routines and valid inequalities for optimally solving the problem. Exploiting the inherent special structures of the formulation, we focus on developing strong valid inequalities and devising an effective Tabu search heuristic for solving large-scale problems. Computational results indicate that preprocessing rules and valid inequalities provide a tight lower bound, and in turn reduce the effort required to solve the problem within the framework of the branch-and-cut procedure. Moreover, the proposed Tabu search heuristic works quite well for solving large-scale problems. Motivated by promising computational results, we provide insights into implementing the proposed branch-and-cut procedure for deploying fiber optic networks in practice.     

Link-State-Based Algorithms for Dynamic Routing in All-Optical Networks with Ring Topologies

The increased usage of large bandwidth in optical networks raises the problems of efficient routing to allow these networks to deliver fast data transmission with low blocking probabilities. Due to limited optical buffering in optical switches and constraints of high switching speeds, data transmitted over optical networks must be routed without waiting queues along a path from source to destination. Moreover, in optical networks deprived of wavelength converters, it is necessary for each established path to transfer data from source to destination by using only one wavelength. To solve this NP-hard problem, many algorithms have been proposed for dynamic optical routing like Fixed-Paths Least Congested (FPLC) routing or Least Loaded Path Routing (LLR). This paper proposes two heuristic algorithms based on former algorithms to improve network throughput and reduce blocking probabilities of data transmitted in all-optical networks with regard to connection costs. We also introduce new criteria to estimate network congestion and choose better routing paths. Experimental results in ring networks show that both new algorithms achieve promising performance.     

一种新型IP数据链网络路由算法模型

针对无线数据链网络,提出了一种新型的基于分层结构的IP路由算法模型,满足至少3种异构数据链网络的集成要求.仿真结果表明,该模型可有效支撑基于链路带宽、传输时延、链路质量等多种QoS的路由算法设计,为无线数据链网络层IP路由协议和算法设计提供了理论框架和实现指导.     

GPON-based transmission hierarchy for metro ring networks

Nowadays, almost all of metro network operators face the challenge that how to give a uniform support to multiple client networks, and meanwhile increase traffic's transmission efficiency. In an attempt to address this problem, here we first propose a gigabit passive optical network (GPON) based transmission hierarchy (GTH) for metro networks, by modifying the frame structures and application scenarios of traditional GPON technology. Then we study the GTH technology by analyzing the network operating principles and dynamic bandwidth allocation mechanisms. In order to evaluate GTH's performance, we build a simulation testbed for metro ring networks, and compare GTH with multi-service transport platform (MSTP) and technologies of packet transport network (PTN). Simulation results show that for transmission efficiency, GTH outperforms MSTP and is comparable to PTN. Furthermore, each time point of network expansion in GTH networks is further than it is in MSTP and PTN networks.     

无线传感器网络中数据链路层和网络层设计

作为无线通信网络的一个新的研究热点,无线传感器网络正以其独有的特点和全新的应用而得到人们的广泛关注.本文简要介绍无线传感器网络的体系结构、节点构成和协议层次.分类阐述了几种典型的数据链路层和网络层的设计方案和设计思想.数据链路层中MAC协议可分为两大类:基于竞争的MAC协议和基于预约的MAC协议;网络层的路由算法也分为两大类:平面路由协议和分级路由协议.最后提出一些研究构想.     

网络分层的水下传感器网络覆盖保持路由算法

在以监测为目的的水下传感器网络中,较好的网络覆盖率和连通率是完成监测任务的重要保证.以改善覆盖效果为目标的水下覆盖保持路由算法NCPR算法相对比LEACH-Coverage-U算法有效的延长了网络覆盖时间,但是该算法连通性表现较差,同时存在靠近SINK节点的簇首由于需要转发大量数据而过早死亡的问题.本文提出一种分布式的网络不均匀分层的覆盖保持路由(Network Unevenly Layered Coverage Preserving Routing,NULCPR)算法,由SINK节点开始逐层向下建立网络,同时每层网络节点通信半径也随层号增加而逐渐增大.每层网络独立运行NCPR算法以使该层节点成簇,并通过簇首向上建立连通链路以保证网络连通.仿真结果表明,与NCPR算法相比,NULCPR算法提高了网络连通率以及覆盖率,并且降低了网络能耗,证明了该算法的有效性.     

Simultaneous routing and resource allocation via dual decomposition

In wireless data networks, the optimal routing of data depends on the link capacities which, in turn, are determined by the allocation of communications resources (such as transmit powers and bandwidths) to the links. The optimal performance of the network can only be achieved by simultaneous optimization of routing and resource allocation. In this paper, we formulate the simultaneous routing and resource allocation (SRRA) problem, and exploit problem structure to derive efficient solution methods. We use a capacitated multicommodity flow model to describe the data flows in the network. We assume that the capacity of a wireless link is a concave and increasing function of the communications resources allocated to the link, and the communications resources for groups of links are limited. These assumptions allow us to formulate the SRRA problem as a convex optimization problem over the network flow variables and the communications variables. These two sets of variables are coupled only through the link capacity constraints. We exploit this separable structure by dual decomposition. The resulting solution method attains the optimal coordination of data routing in the network layer and resource allocation in the radio control layer via pricing on the link capacities.     

Optical Network Management and Its Performance Evaluation for Both Future Cost Planning and Triple Play Solutions

This paper has presented the wavelength division multiplexing technology is being extensively deployed on point to point links within transport networks in the Egypt. Our suggested Trans-Egypt Network which uses optical cross connects to route lightpaths through the network are referred to as wavelength routing networks. The average setup time, average link utilization, traffic load, blocking probability, network costs, and network throughput with triple play solutions and achievable link utilization for multi math routing in the presence and absence of wavelength conversions are the major interesting parameters in the design of network topology under different routing and wavelength assignment such as first fit, random, least used and most used in order to upgrade network performance and its transmission efficiency.     

Practical Integrated Design Strategies for Opaque and All-Optical DWDM Networks: Optimization Models and Solution Procedures

Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) opaque networks use expensive optical/electrical/optical (O/E/O) conversion at each end of a fiber link. Several technological advances have been used in an attempt to reduce the O/E/O conversion cost component: improved optical amplifiers using distributed Raman amplification allow signals to traverse longer distances without amplification and/or regeneration; optical switches allow the signal to remain in the optical domain most of the time. Networks that use this equipment to eliminate some of the O/E/O conversions are called transparent or all-optical networks and benefit from reduced capital costs at the expense of operational costs and complexity in order to handle potential adjustments in traffic demand. In this investigation, we develop optimization-based algorithms for DWDM network design and traffic routing for both opaque and all-optical networks. This study compares the performance of AMPL/CPLEX implementations of both algorithms on realistically sized networks with up to 36 nodes and 67 links. In all test cases considered the all-optical network design is substantially less expensive than the traditional opaque network design with cost reductions in the range of 12% to 26%.     

Joint resource reconfiguration and robust routing for cognitive radio networks: a robust optimization approach

Cognitive radio (CR) networks comprise a number of spectrum agile nodes with the capability of spectrum detection. Applying techniques of spectrum sharing in CR networks can achieve the efficient utilization of network resources. Usually, data rates of user sessions are time varied because of the dynamic behaviors of CR networks. It is expected that the occurrence of link outage should be avoided and incorporated into the routing design under conditions of increasingly crowded spectrum. This paper proposes an integral framework, which considers these two correlated schemes (resource reconfiguration and robust routing) simultaneously. For that, the resource reconfiguration scheme is developed for the efficient usage of network resources and aims at reducing the occupancy of licensed bands. The link outage, resulting from random session rate, is confined within an acceptable range by using strategy of virtual ‘network portfolio’. A robust optimization approach is proposed to guarantee reliable data transmission among possible interfering links. Both these two items (resource reconfiguration and robust routing) are formulated in a framework of cross‐layer optimization. The evolutionary process of CR network states is provided in simulations, where the results show that the joint design proposal can achieve the least interferences among different licensed users while realizing robust routing. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Virtual Topology Design and Reconfiguration of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) over All-Optical WDM Networks

This paper studies the virtual topology design and reconfiguration problem of virtual private networks (VPNs) over all-optical WDM networks. To support VPN service, a set of lightpaths must be established over the underlying WDM network to meet the VPN traffic demands and this set of lightpaths must also be dynamically reconfigurable in response to changing VPN traffic. To achieve good network performance and meet the service requirements of optical virtual private networks (oVPNs), we formulate the problem as an integer programming problem with multi-objectives and present a general formulation of the problem. In the formulation, we take into account the average propagation delay over a lightpath, the maximum link load, and the reconfiguration cost with objectives to minimize the three metrics simultaneously. The formulated problem is NP-hard and is therefore not practical to have exact solutions. For this reason, we use heuristics to obtain approximate optimal solutions and propose a balanced alternate routing algorithm (BARA) based on a genetic algorithm. To make the problem computationally tractable, we approximately divide BARA into two independent stages: route computing and path routing. At the route computing stage, a set of alternate routes is computed for each pair of source and destination nodes in the physical topology. At the path routing stage, an optimal route is decided from a set of alternative routes for each of the lightpaths between a pair of source and destination nodes. A decision is subject to the constraints and objectives in the formulation. To improve the computational efficiency, we use a genetic algorithm in BARA. Through simulation experiments, we show the effectiveness of BARA and the evolution process of the best solution in a population of solutions produced by the genetic algorithm. We also investigate the impact of the number of alternative routes between each pair of source and destination nodes on the optimized solutions.     

Joint routing and dimensioning of optical burst switching networks

Existing methods for handling routing and dimensioning in dynamic WDM networks solve the two problems separately. The main drawback of this approach is that a global minimum cost solution cannot be guaranteed. Given that wavelengths are costly resources, determining the minimum network cost is of fundamental importance. We propose an approach which jointly solves the routing and dimensioning problems in optical burst switching (OBS) networks, guaranteeing a target blocking per connection. The method finds the set of routes and the number of wavelengths per network link that minimise the total network cost. To accomplish this, an integer linear programming problem is solved. The proposed method was applied to ring networks, where the optimal solution achieves a reduction in the network cost of 10–40% (for traffic loads <0.4, compared to solving both problems separately). In the case of mesh topologies, to reduce the computational complexity of the method, we applied a variation of it which achieves a local minimum. Even so, a reduction of 5–20% (for traffic loads <0.4) in the network cost was obtained. This ability to lower network cost could make the proposed method the best choice to date for dynamic network operators.     

Coding‐aware routing and scheduling in WiMAX‐based mesh networks: a cross‐layer design approach

In this paper, we propose a cross‐layer design framework for the joint problem of coding‐aware routing and scheduling in WiMAX‐based mesh networks with unicast sessions. The model attempts to maximize the system throughput by exploiting opportunistic coding opportunities through appropriate routing and by achieving efficient spectrum reuse through appropriate link scheduling. We assume centralized scheduling at the base station and focus on minimizing the total schedule length to satisfy a certain traffic demand. Minimizing the schedule length is equivalent to maximizing the system throughput. We present a linear programming optimization model for the joint problem, which relies on the enumeration of all possible schedules. Given its complexity, we decompose the problem using a column generation approach. Our numerical results show that significant gains may be achieved when network coding is incorporated into the design. We compare the performance with that of a joint coding‐oblivious model with and without transmission power control. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Military multi-hop routing protocol

Military tactical network is one of the most important applications of ad hoc network. Currently the existing routing protocols are put forward based on the simple and universal network model which has the ability of multi-hop routing but cannot work efficiently in the special military applications. The narrow bandwidth and limited energy of the wireless network make general routing protocols seem to be more redundant. In order to satisfy military needs properly, this letter makes a detailed analysis of physical nodes and traffic distribution in military network, uses cross-layer design concept for reference, combines traffic characteristic of application layer with routing protocol design. It categorized routing problem as crucial routes and non-crucial routes which adopted separate maintenance methods. It not only realizes basic transmission function but also works efficiently. It is quite fit for military application.