Method and system for determining gain for an optical signal

Details Method and system for determining gain for an optical signal Method and system for determining gain for an optical signal

2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical amplifier

C398S030000, C398S181000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07027210

ABSTRACT:
A method for determining gain for an optical signal includes measuring a first power level that is an output power level of an optical signal at a first optical node, communicating the optical signal to a second optical node, and communicating the first power level to the second optical node in an optical supervisory channel of the optical signal. The method further includes receiving the optical signal at the second optical node, measuring a second power level of the optical signal at the second optical node, and determining a gain for the optical signal based on the first and second power levels.

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