Method and system for performing measurements on an optical network
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Jan 8, 2004
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Jul 2, 2002
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Jul 2, 2002
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An approach for performing measurements on an optical network is disclosed. A network management system is coupled to an optical channel (e.g., an Optical Service Channel (OSC)) that is designated to carry control information. The network management system monitors the optical network by examining transmission power of a signal carried over the optical network, and detects a change in the transmission power of the signal. A blanking circuit disables transmission of control information over an optical channel of the optical network. A test signal is transmitted over the optical channel and characteristics of a return signal corresponding to the test signal is captured, wherein the distance to a fault location along the optical network is determined based on characteristics of the return signal.
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