SDH/SONET explained in functional models: modeling the optical transport network

This explanative book comprehensively uncovers the operation of SDH using the functional/atomic modelling techniques. Using a broad range of figures and tables the book addresses the topic thoroughly, from an 'Introduction to functional modelling' through to 'Generic framing procedure functions' in 17 highly detailed chapters.Written by a leading authority in the area this novel approach to SDH through functional modelling: * Comprehensively explains the SONET/SDH standard using functional modelling as opposed to the formal language used in the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standard T1.105.* Uses functional modelling to describe systems in the definition and implementation phase of the SDH standard.* Represents a fresh approach to modelling and explains transport networkingThis book represents a fresh approach to modelling and explains transport networking by providing an introduction to SONET/SDH technology. It also offers an excellent compromise between a practical guide and reference text for practicing telecommunication engineers, manufacturer engineers, operator network engineers, researchers and advanced users needing to understand the functional modelling techniques.