Modelling optical network components: A network simulator-based approach

The paper describes the design goals and methodology in creating a new model of optical telecommunication network. The model is implemented by discrete-event network simulator ns-3. The advantages of using the existing simulator core infrastructure provided by ns-3 are analyzed and compared to building own simulator from scratch, or selecting a tool among other existing simulators such as ns-2, OMNeT++, and OPNET. The requirements for feature functionality are outlined and high-level overview of the model architecture and its components are provided. Finally, the possibilities for extending the model in future research and development work are described.