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Analysis of Transmission of Sub-Carrier Multiplexed Signals through the Optical Transport Network

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The transmission of analog SCM signals through the optical layer of the transport network is analyzed and discussed, in order to assess the possibility of exploiting the core network for the transport of video channels, without the need of dedicated communication systems. The utilized analytical model, allowing the transmission performance to be evaluated, is reported. Some performance evaluation results are reported, taking into consideration two relevant network typologies: metropolitan networks and regional networks. The results allow the feasibility of the considered approach to be assessed, considering the available technology.

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    E. Bravi, F. Casella & E. Iannone

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Bravi, E., Casella, F., Iannone, E. et al. Analysis of Transmission of Sub-Carrier Multiplexed Signals through the Optical Transport Network. Photonic Network Communications 1, 65–76 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010081117241

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