Abstract
The developed method of optimal design of flexible optical networks takes into account various factors and goals to ensure efficient use of resources, high performance, scalability, and adaptability. A mathematical model is developed to determine the key parameters of the fiber optic linear network route. The topology of the route of a fiber-optic linear network based on the proposed matrix model is proposed. An algorithm for using the matrix model of parameters based on the proposed variant of the fiber-optic linear network route is developed. The application of a systematic approach using the proposed method will allow network designers to achieve optimal design of flexible optical networks that efficiently use resources, provide high performance, as well as scalability and adaptability necessary for future growth and technological progress.