One OAM functions and layered design of photonic networks. - 1 WDM supervision in PHOTON as a basis for OAM of all-optical transport networks. - 2 Optical transport network layered architecture for the MOONET. - Two Network planning and design. - 3 New directions in modelling analysis and design of WDM/OFDM-networks: (I) Optical Switching. - 4 Crosstalk in WDM optical networks. - 5 Photonic network design based on reference circuits. - Three Network modelling. - 6 Intelligent simulation for computer aided design of optical networks. - 7 The need of wavelength conversion in all-optical networks. - 8 PrimeNet a concept to apply arrayed waveguide grating multiplexers in a WDM-based fiber backbone. - 9 Lightweight signaling and efficient coupling heuristic for optical star networks MAC protocols. - Four Network availability and performance modelling. - 10 Restoration and spare capacity assignment in WDM networks. - 11 Availability comparison of two all-optical network approaches. - 12 Performance analysis of a combined WDM/TDM network based on fixed wavelength assignment. - Index of contributors. Language: English