Using routing information and inter-layer relationships to determine utilization in a transport network

A system for generating a multi-layer model in a network, comprising:

• a data interface module configured to receive traffic information for a lower layer and an upper layer of the network, the lower layer being configured to support at least the upper layer;
• a computing module configured to calculate utilization of the lower layer based on the traffic information of the upper layer;
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• a user interface module configured to inspect the utilization and the traffic information of the upper layer supported by the lower layer.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having control logic recorded thereon that, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to perform a method for generating a multi-layer model in a network, the method comprising:

• determining traffic information at a lower layer and an upper layer of the network, the lower layer being configured to support at least the upper layer;
• and
• calculating utilization of the lower layer based on the traffic information of the upper layer;
• inspecting the utilization and the traffic information of the upper layer;
• and
• generating a utilization report including node, link, and connection utilization of the lower layer based on a selected location.