Product Description
Based on the bestselling book Transmission Networking: SONET and the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (Artech House, 1992, 0-89006-551-9), this is a comprehensive survey of the state-of-the-art in the design, planning, and management of digital transport networks. Principles, architectures, standards, and interfaces are described and explained with clarity and authority by the authors, who are internationally-renowned experts. The classic edition has been expanded to include: New regulatory developments; ATM principles and information formats; Broadband signaling, connection control, and network-level management; Traffic performance and management; Resilience in a multilayer transport network; Practical information on design and implementation: Network planning and tools; An expanded look at network performance and synchronization This book provides a wealth of practical experience and insights drawn from the knowledge of pioneers in the field. It is an invaluable guide for professionals involved in transport network design, planning, implementation, and management.