Data exchanges between various modules and tools raise interfacing difficulties in a multilayer environment. This aspect may become particularly critical in a distributed context.
This paper proposes a multilayer descriptive framework for communication networks aimed at facilitating data exchange between different tools and modules. This description uses the extensible mark-up language (XML) which allows an increased flexibility and an improved visibility of relevant data.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Learn about institutional subscriptionsPreview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2007 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC
About this paper
Cite this paper
Rumley, S., Gaumier, C. (2007). Multilayer Description of Large Scale Communication Networks. In: Ince, A.N., Bragg, A. (eds) Recent Advances in Modeling and Simulation Tools for Communication Networks and Services. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73908-3_6
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73908-3_6
Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA
Print ISBN: 978-0-387-73907-6
Online ISBN: 978-0-387-73908-3
eBook Packages: Computer ScienceComputer Science (R0)