Planning fiber optic networks [electronic resource] / Bob Chomycz.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Signal propagation -- Optical power and loss -- Optical signal to noise ratio -- Chromatic dispersion -- Polarization mode dispersion -- WDMs and couplers -- Fiber nonlinear impairments -- Fiber characterization -- Testing ethernet and synchronous optical networks -- Network elements -- Dark fiber -- Fiber network planning -- A. Symbols, abbreviations, and glossary of terms -- B. Spreadsheet format for OSSNR calulation -- C. WDM channel assignments -- D. Useful formulae -- E. Gaussian pulse characteristics -- F. Relevant standards -- G. Common units, powers, constants, and transmission rates.