GhostGrid Optical Network Whitepaper
Executive Summary
GhostGrid is an optical network infrastructure platform for automating the design, provisioning, and management of fiber optic networks. It brings infrastructure-as-code principles to the physical network layer.
The Challenge
Optical network operations remain largely manual. Fiber route planning uses spreadsheets and GIS tools that do not integrate. Wavelength assignment is done by hand. Capacity planning is reactive rather than predictive. The result is slow provisioning, underutilized capacity, and costly truck rolls.
GhostGrid Approach
GhostGrid provides:
- Fiber Route Optimization - Algorithmic route planning considering geographic constraints, right-of-way costs, and redundancy requirements
- DWDM Wavelength Management - Automated wavelength assignment with conflict detection and capacity forecasting
- Network Monitoring - Real-time optical power monitoring, fault localization, and performance trending
- Provisioning Automation - API-driven circuit provisioning workflows that reduce turn-up time from weeks to hours
- Inventory Tracking - Fiber strand management, splice point documentation, and cable plant records
Technology
GhostGrid is built with Python for network automation logic, integrating with equipment vendor APIs and standard network management protocols. The platform supports both greenfield deployments and brownfield integration with existing fiber plant.
For technical inquiries, contact engineering@netrunsystems.com.