Optical network architecture, technology and component challenges in aircraft network applications

Abstract

This paper reviews the key challenges associated with the development of optical network architectures, technologies and components for WDM-based optical networks in aircraft applications. The architecture and technology challenges highlighted are in part based on recent results from the DARPA RONIA project (contract HR0011-07-C-0028) and the DARPA/Navy NEW-HIP program (contract N00421-03-9-0002).