National Lambdarail

Paper Summary:

National LambdaRail is a high-speed nationwide computer network in the United States that operates through a network of fiber-optic cables and connects a consortium of research communities. The author of the paper examines factors that led to the development of the network, the possibilities that the network opens to research communities and potential problems. Finally, before making his final conclusions, the writer discusses the infrastructure of the project.

Outline:
Introduction
Assumptions for the Future
Problems
Transport Methods
Network Infrastructure
Services & Cost
Software & Hardware
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper:

"NLR's nationwide advanced optical network infrastructure is reportedly capable of meeting future classroom needs, as well as, needs of demanding network and scientific research. NLR owns the underlying fiber optic cable and optical equipment, and other networking equipment, and states it can "cost-effectively implement multiple, diverse experimental and production networks on its nationwide optical fiber footprint with unprecedented flexibility and responsiveness." Basic service costs can be obtained from NLR. (National LambdaRail)
While a dearth of rigorous data for support exists for some claims by competition of NLR, Smith and Cohon, argue, one cannot afford to support devices and software promising to improve learning. In response to unsubstantiated claims that a particularly technology will transform teaching and learning, leadership, they insist, must say: "No.""

Sample of Sources Used:

• National Lambdarail Launches Transit and Peering Project. (2006, April 20) Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh PA. 10 Feb. 2008 <http://www.psc.edu/publicinfo/news/2006/200604-20 nlr.php>.
• "NLR National Lambda Rail...light the future." (2008) National LambdaRail. 10 Feb. 2008 <http://www.nlr.net/researchers/guide/>.
• Tash, William R. Ph.D. (2006). Evaluating Research Centers and Institutes for Success! WT & Associates Fredericksburg VA. 10 Feb. 2008 <http://books.google.com/books?id=44UnzTgVR5wC&dq=National+Lambda+ ail>.
• Smith, Joel M., and Jared L. Cohon. "Managing the Digital Ecosystem: Administrators Must Lead Their Universities into a Future in Which Every Constituency Has Distinct Needs and Every Decision Has Implications for All." Issues in Science and Technology Fall 2005: 56+. Questia. 10 Feb. 2008 <http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5011972705>.
• Veltman, Kim H. (2006). Understanding New Media: Augmented Knowledge & Culture. University of Calgary Press. 10 Feb. 2008 <http://books.google.com/books?id=k7CKpNO67XAC&dq=National+LambdaRail>

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