QoS-based RWA in DWDM optical networks using genetic algorithms

Abstract

This paper presents the integration of quality of service (QoS) requirements in routing and wavelength assignment (RWA) problems to design wavelength-routed dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical networks. A genetic algorithm (GA) optimization approach is employed to solve this complex and multi-constraint problem under heavy load demand matrices employing the COST239 test bench. Simulation results demonstrate that the GA is efficient to establish both bandwidth and propagation delay optimization lightpaths.