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Atoll
Multi-technology Windows-based Radio Planning and Optimisation softwaremodelling the following technologies:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
UMTS/HSPA
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
TD-SCDMA
WiMAX
LTE
Microwave Links
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Atoll Modular Configuration
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Hardware & software environment
Windows based softwareWindows 2000 Pro/XP Pro/Vista/ 7
Server versions of Windows + Citrix
Hardware
Standard PC, minimum RAM 1Gb
Support of dual and quad processor configurations
Multi-user configurations:
Oracle 9i & 10g
Sybase Adaptive Server V 12.5
MS SQL Server 2005 and 2008MS Access
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Atoll Configurations
Atoll is scalable platform and supports
flexible deployment scenarios
Standalone
Workstation and laptop
Multi-user workstation-based
Multi-user server-based (Citrix)
Distributed Servers (regional)
Centralised server farm
Hybrid configurations mixing servers,workstations and laptops
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Features
1. General features
2. GSM/GPRS/EDGE
3. UMTS/HSPA
4. LTE
5. CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
6. ACP
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1. General features
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GIS features (1)
Supported data:
Digital Elevation Models (up to 1m resolution)
Land use and clutter files (255 classes)
3D building data
Traffic data
Population data
Raster map, satellite and aerial shots
Vector dataDirect support of multiple formats
Raster: BIL, TIF, JPEG2000, BMP, Vertical
Mapper, ArcView, ERDAS Imagine, ECW, MSI
Planet...
Vector: MapInfo, Arcview, DXF, MSI Planet
Web Map Service (WMS)
World-wide database of coordinate systems
(1000+)
Easy integration of new coordinate systems
(open format)
Coordinate system conversion for vector data
Geographic Information system
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GIS features (2)
Multi-resolutions multi-layers data are
supported
Layer visibility control
Transparency features
Integrated cartography editor
Raster editor
Vector/Polygon editor including
definition of attributes
Integration with Arcview, MapInfo and
Google Earth
Import: geographical data,
traffic/population data
Export: prediction plots (e.g coverage),
vectors and polygons
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User & data management (1)
Advanced database architectureMulti-user environments using standard RDBMS
(Oracle, MS SQL Server, Sybase, MS Access,)
Private and reference data synchronisation
Management of user profiles and rights
Highlights:
RDBMS not required for standalone
configurations.
Support of disconnection and reconnection to the
database
Distributed configurations (regional teams) aresupported
Flexible and easy integration within operators IT
organisation
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User & data management (2)
Flexible multi-technology database model
Data sharing between networks: sites,neighbours
User-defined flags and fields
Customised project templates
Open format
External database importation tools (sites,antennas)
XML, ASCII or csv files
Planet migration tool
User-defined import/export tools using
macros/scripts
Powerful data management functionsSite/Sector selection based on database queries
Graphical selection on the screen
Global edit on selection
Selection criteria can be stored and recalled
Prediction studies (e.g coverage) limited to
selections
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Propagation modelling (1)
State-of-the-art propagation calculation engine:
Propagation model definition at sector, site, area orlayer level
Support of multi-resolution database
Background and distributed calculation
Integrated propagation model library:
Standard propagation model (SPM)
Okumura-Hata and Cost-Hata
ITU propagation models: 526-5, 529, 370-7 and
1546-2
Longley-Rice based propagation model
Etc.
Open interface to external propagation models :
Integration of external propagation models
through the Developer Toolkit
Full integration of propagation models available from
3rd party developers: Wavecall, Siradel.
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Propagation modelling (2)
SPM is a semi-deterministic
propagation model suited for
predictions in the 150 to 3500MHz
range
It is best suited to GSM 900/1800,
UMTS, CDMA2000, WiMAX, and
LTE radio technologies
Uses Clutter and 3D building data
Can be automatically tuned based
on measurements
Models indoor propagation
A performance of up to 7 dB of
Standard Deviation can beachieved
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Propagation modelling (3)
Dual-resolution pathloss
matrix
Two pathloss matrixes per
transmitter
Benefits
Accuracy near transmitter
(high resolution)
Calculation time and disk
space optimization far from
transmitter (lower resolution)
Network-wide calculations
dramatically improved
Low resolution
pathloss matrix
High resolution
pathloss matrix
Transmitter
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Propagation modelling (4)
Propagation model tuning :
Based on CW and drive test data
(measurement module required)
Manual tuning using a propagation model
editor
Automatic model tuning based on the Bounded
Variable Least Squares technique
Assisted model tuning designed for advanced
calibration
Measurement-based pathloss matrixes
Drive Tests or CW data can be used to
improve the propagation calculation accuracy
of individual sectors
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Printing & Reporting
Flexible report generator
Generic statistics for predictions including
surface, traffic and clutter information
Population-based reports and statistics
Report zone based on user-defined
polygonsCustom reports using the Atoll
macros/scripting capabilities
Export of prediction plots in various raster
/ GIS formats (MapInfo, ArcView) and text
formats (Ascii, Excel)
Printing up to A0 format
User-definable page layout
Support of real printing scales (e.g 1:100
000)
Support of multiple layers and
transparency
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Distributed computing
Support of dual and quad processorworkstations/servers
Calculations performed on 2/4
processors
Increase by 100%/200% of
performance
Background calculation
Distributed Computing for
propagation calculations
Multi-threaded calculation
architecture calculation over a
network of workstations or or on adedicated server
Batch calculation
Scripts and macros
Scheduling
Workstation 2Workstation 3 Workstation 1Workstation 4
Server1
ATOLL 2.1
calculation server
Server2
ATOLL 2.1
calculation server
Server3
ATOLL 2.1
calculation server
user 1 user 2 user 3 user 4 user 5 user 6 user 7
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Measurement module
CW Measurements
Import , display and analysis of CW data
Prediction/Measurement comparison and
statistical analysis (mean & standard
deviation)
Automatic propagation model tuning
Test mobile data
Import , display and analysis of test mobile
data
Graphical replay on map combined with
user-defined graphs
Call events display and analysis
Automatic propagation model tuning based
on test mobile data
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Development tools
Atoll scripting language
Automation and scheduling of calculation
tasks(e.g nationwide coverage)
Macros written in VBscript
Targeted at Atoll super-users and
administrators
Atoll Software Development Kit
C++ development resources for
developers
Development of Atoll extensions and
plug-ins
Dedicated training and support services
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2. GSM/GPRS/EDGE
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GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Frequency bands and frequency groups
Support of multiple-band networks
Support of frequency hopping (base bandand synthesised)
Control of frequencies distribution: frequencylayers, border constraints
Full support of HCSModelling of cell layers
Traffic spreading between layers
Prioritisation of serving cells
Network model
Subcell concept for parameter definition:
BCCH, TCH, TCH_inner
Modelling of multi-band and concentric cells
Transmission diversity modelling
Support for DTX, Power control and AMR
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GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Service and interference analysis
Prediction plots can be generated for a single
or all cell layers
Analysis breakdown per TRX type: BCCH,
TCH, GPRS, E-GPRS
Intermodulation calculations
Prediction plots for
Coverage analysis (best server, signal level, etc.)
Quality analysis (interference levels, BER, BLER,
MOS, etc.)
Performance analysis (throughput)
User equipment modelling Band (900 / 1800 / 1900)
Technologie (GSM / GPRS / EDGE )
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GSM/GPRS/EDGE
GPRS/EDGE specific prediction studies
Max rate/timeslot plots
Coding schemes usage areas
Average capacity per time slot per
transmitter
GPRS/ EDGE Traffic analysis
Traffic capture according to : Band, mobility, technology
Traffic overflow
Spread of traffic between layers
Traffic integration Erlang and throughput calculation
Calculation of required PS and CS TS
Modelling of Half-Rate
Dimensioning Based on KPI
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GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Neighbour list planningManual and automatic neighbour planning
Inter-system neighbour planning (GSM-
UMTS,)
Interference matrix generation
IM based on interference histograms
Interference histograms generated at
subcell level (BCCH, TCH etc.)
Import/export of interference matrix
IM can be generated from predictions, drive-
test data and OMC-R measurements.
Open format allowing to edit/modify the
matrix using 3rd party applications and
additional data (switch data, drive test data)
Interference matrix display tool
Visual display on the map
Victim/interferer analysis
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GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Automatic Frequency Planning module
Multi-layered networks and concentric cells
supportSupport of frequency hopping and DTX
Frequency hopping parameters (HSN, MAIO and
MAL) allocation
User-definable constraints (separation, border
restrictions, )
Editable cost function based on a soft penaltyapproach
BSIC allocation
Interactive Frequency Planning tool
Candidate channels list creation based on AFP
cost function
Victim or interferer analysis
Powerful display features
Detailed breakdown per violation cause
Open interface to external AFP tools
External AFP tools can be easily and seamlessly
integrated with Atoll
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3. UMTS/HSPA
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UMTS/HSPA
Overview
Service and
network
analysis plots
Network
database Trafficdatabase Trafficcartography
WCMA simulator
(Monte-Carlo distributions)
Reports
Networkmodelling
Trafficmodelling
Service and
network
analysis plots
WCDMA simulator
(Monte-Carlo distributions)
or Fixed Loading
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UMTS/HSPA
Dual-band networks modelling
Multiple carriers modelling
UMTS equipment modelling including RRM
and inter-carrier resource sharing
HSPA and HSPA+ modelling
MIMO
Higher order modulation schemes
VoIP modelling
Service and user equipment modelling
Radio bearer modelling
User equipment modellingAny number of services and user equipments
can be defined
Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast System
modelling
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UMTS/HSPA
Network modelling
UMTS equipment database
Carrier selection parameters
Channel element usage vs. service table
WCDMA parameters: MUD, rake factor etc.
Support for HSPA and HSPA+ Modulation schemes
MIMO ( spatial multiplexing and transmit diversity)
HARQ
Throughput vs. pilot C/I
Load sharing
Transmitter and cell modelling
UMTS equipment defined on a per site basis
Support of multiple antennas per transmitter
Cell parameters defined on a per carrier basis
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UMTS/HSPA
Traffic modelling
Modelling of HSPA/R99 traffic mix
Multiple traffic definition methods:
Spreading of live traffic using pilot coverage
areas
Traffic map generation from populations files
(MapInfo/Arcview)
Traffic spreading within polygons and along
vectors
Raster traffic density maps
Combination of different traffic definition
methods (e.g: live traffic data -> voice
service, population density -> dataservices)
Clutter weighting function
Indoor ratio on a per clutter class basis
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UMTS/HSPA
W-CDMA simulation
State-of-the-art WCDMA simulator
(Monte-Carlo based) supporting R99,
HSPA and HSPA+
Terminal distributions based on service
and traffic data
User-definable number of terminal
distributions and convergence parameters
Statistical analysis of terminal distributions
(mean / standard deviation)
User-definable simulation / focus areas
Simulation management and controlMultiple simulation groups can be
generated and compared in the same
project
Management of large areas through a
regional splitting technique
Batch mode and parallel calculations
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UMTS/HSPA
Predictions studies
Based on simulation results or user-defined load
values
Pilot coverage and pilot quality analysis
Services areas (DL, UL, effective)
Interference analysis (pilot pollution, noise rise)
Quality analysis (BER, BLER, FLER)
Handover analysis
Scrambling Code interference analysis
Analysis tools and reportsGraphical point analysis tool
Hardware resource dimensioning (channel
element dimensioning)
Comprehensive and flexible reports on user-
defined areas (focus zones)
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UMTS/HSPA
HSDPA prediction studies
Ec/Nt HS-PDSCH
Channel Quality Indicator (CQI)
Peak RLC level user
throughput
HSUPA prediction studies
Required E-DPDCH Ec/Nt
Required Terminal Power
RLC Peak Rate
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UMTS/HSPA
Neighbour and code planningManual and automatic multi-carrier
neighbour planning
External (e.g. GSM) neighbour
planning
Automatic scrambling code
allocationScrambling code plan consistency
check
Inter-technology co-planning
Site sharing
Simultaneous display/analysis of
dual technology networks
Inter-system handover planning
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4. LTE
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LTE features
Overview
Service and
network
analysis plots
Network
database Trafficdatabase Trafficcartography
WCMA simulator
(Monte-Carlo distributions)
Reports
NetworkmodellingTrafficmodelling
Service and
network
analysis plots
LTE simulator
(Monte-Carlo distributions)
or Fixed Loading
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Network and Radio Parameters Modelling
Supports Evolved UTRA (3GPP Release 8 LTE) Networks
Various frequency bands
Scalable channel bandwidths
Resource blocks per channel and sampling frequencies
FDD and TDD frame structures
Inter Cell Interference Coordination (ICIC) UL/DL
Fractional UL power controlHalf-frame/full-frame switching point periodicities for TDD
Normal and extended cyclic prefixes
Downlink and uplink control channels and overheads
(Downlink and uplink reference signals, P-SCH, S-SCH, PBCH, PDCCH,
PUCCH, etc.)
Physical cell IDs
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Network and Radio Parameters Modelling
Supports Evolved UTRA (3GPP Release 8 LTE) Networks
Signal level based coverage planning
CINR based coverage planning
Network capacity analysis using Monte Carlo simulations
Scheduling and resource allocation in two-dimensional frames
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) systems Transmit and Receive Diversity
Single-User MIMO (Spatial Multiplexing)
Adaptive MIMO Switch (AMS)
Multi-User MIMO (Collaborative MIMO) in uplink
Automatic allocation of neighbours, physical cell IDs, and frequencies (AFP)
(Optional)
Network verification possible using test mobile data
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Network Parameters
Network-Level Parameters
Cyclic prefix
PDCCH and PUCCH channel
overheads
Switching point periodicity for TDD
frames
Uplink power control margin
Serving cell layer selection
System-level constants (Hard-coded in Atoll)
Width of a resource block (180 kHz)
Frame duration (10 ms)
Other control channel overheads defined by 3GPP (calculated based on
3GPP specs)
Reference signals, P-SCH, S-SCH, PBCH, etc.
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Network Parameters
Bearers (Modulation and Coding Schemes)
User-selectable modulations
(QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM)
User-definable coding rates
(e.g. 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, etc.)
User-definable bearer efficiencies(useful bits per resource element)
User-definable reception characteristics
Bearer selection thresholds for link adaptation
Quality indicator graphs
BLER used to model the effect of errors in data reception
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MIMO Systems
Multiple Input Multiple Output Systems
Supported MIMO systems:
Transmit and receive diversity
Improves the CINR
Usually used in coverage areas with bad
radio conditions
Single-User MIMO (SU-MIMO) (or Spatial Multiplexing) Improves throughput
Usually used in coverage areas
with good radio conditions
Adaptive MIMO Switch (AMS)
Can switch from SU-MIMO to Diversity as the
radio conditions worsen
Multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) (or Collaborative MIMO)
in uplink
Improves cell capacity in terms of number of
connected users
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Traffic Modelling
Traffic DataTraffic maps and subscriber lists
Various types of traffic maps:
Raster traffic maps
Vector traffic maps
Live traffic maps Traffic density maps
Live Traffic Data
Vector Traffic Data
Raster Traffic Data
Subscribers
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Traffic Modelling
ServicesModelling of Voice and Data services
Support for service priorities
considered for scheduling and RRM
Modelling of traffic demand parameters:
Minimum throughput demand = GBR
Maximum throughput demand = MBR
Activity factor for voice type services
Modelling of application layer overheads
Mobility Types
Modelling of mobile speed
Used for bearer selection, and channel quality indicator graphs
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Traffic Modelling
Terminal Types (UE)Minimum and maximum transmission powers
Antenna, gain, losses, and noise figure
Reception characteristics
Optional MIMO support
Number of transmission and reception antenna
ports
User Profiles
Service usage characteristics
for categories of users
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Coverage Predictions
Coverage PredictionsSignal level based coverage plots:
Best server plot based on downlink reference signal levels
Multiple server coverage based on downlink reference signal levels
Reference signal, SCH/PBCH, PDSCH, and PUSCH signal level plots
Reference signal, SCH/PBCH, PDSCH, and PUSCH CNR plots
Interference-based coverage plots:
Can be based on user-defined cell loads or on Monte Carlo simulation results
Reference signal, SCH/PBCH, PDSCH, and PUSCH CINR and interference plots
Best bearer plots based on PDSCH and PUSCH CINR levels
Throughput and cell capacity per pixel plots based on PDSCH and PUSCH CINR levels
Peak RLC, effective RLC, and application throughputs
Peak RLC, effective RLC, and application cell capacities
Peak RLC, effective RLC, and application aggregate cell throughputs
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Coverage Predictions
Coverage Prediction Examples
Coverage by Signal Level Number of Servers
Coverage by DL CINR Coverage by UL CINR
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Monte Carlo Simulations
Monte Carlo Simulations
For studying network capacity
Network behaviour under given traffic
Can be based on traffic data from traffic maps
and subscriber lists
Distribution of mobile users and services
Calculation of user parameters (CINR, power
control,
noise rise, resource allocation, etc.)
Scheduling and radio resource allocation
based on service priorities and scheduling methods:
Proportional Fair
Proportional Demand
Max Aggregate Throughput
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Monte Carlo Simulations
Simulation ResultsFor each cell
UL and DL traffic loads
UL noise rise
UL and DL aggregate cell throughputs
Traffic input and connection statistics
For each mobile
Serving transmitter and cell
Azimuth and tilt (towards the serving cell)
Reference signal, SCH/PBCH, PDSCH, and PUSCH signal levels
Reference signal, SCH/PBCH, PDSCH, and PUSCH CINR and interference levels
Best bearers based on PDSCH and PUSCH CINR levels Cell throughputs, cell capacities, and user throughputs PDSCH and PUSCH CINR levels
Connection status and rejection cause
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Monte Carlo Simulations
Simulation Results Display
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Automatic Optimisation Features
Automatic and Manual Neighbour PlanningAutomatic allocation based on a hard-handover criteria
Possibility to import existing neighbour lists
Manual and graphically assisted neighbour allocation
Automatic Physical Cell ID Planning
Based on neighbour and distance relationsAllocation of S-SCH IDs and P-SCH IDs
Automatic Frequency Planning
Based on interference matrices, neighbour, distance relations
Possibility to lock frequencies for cells
Can work with more than one frequency band in the same document
Can also allocate physical cell IDs taking interference matrices into account
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5. CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
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CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
Overview
Networkmodelling
Trafficmodelling
Service and
network
analysis plots
Network
databaseTraffic
database
Traffic
cartography
CDMA simulator
(Monte-Carlo distributions)
or Fixed Loading
Reports
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CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
Carrier modelling
Multi-carrier support
Carrier type support: 1xRTT, 1xEV-DO (CDMA2000)
Cell parameter can be defined on a per carrier basis
Service and radio configuration modelling
Service modelling: voice, 1xRTT voice, 1xRTT data, 1xEV-DO (rev. 0 and rev. A)Radio configuration modelling: RC1->RC5
Service quality tables
1xEV-DO rev. A radio bearer modelling
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CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
Network modelling
CDMA / CDMA 2000 equipment database
Carrier selection parameters
Channel element usage per service type
CDMA parameters: MUD factor, rake factor
Transmitter and cell modelling
CDMA equipment defined on a per site basis
Support of multiple antennas per transmitter Cell parameter defined on a per carrier basis
Traffic modelling
Multi-service traffic database
Multiple traffic definition methods :
Spreading of live traffic data using pilot coverage areas
Traffic map generation from population files (MapInfo, ArcView) Traffic spreading within polygons and along vectors
Raster traffic demand maps
Clutter weighting function
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CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
CDMA simulation
Advanced and proven
CDMA/CDMA2000 simulator
(Monte-Carlo based)
User-definable simulationparameters (number of
snapshots, convergence
criteria)
Statistical analysis of terminal
distributions (mean/standard
deviation)
Batch mode and parallel
calculations
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CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
CDMA prediction studies
Ec/Io pilot coverage plotsForward and reverse Eb/Ntcoverage maps
Service areas: pilot, forward &reverse traffic
Handoff areas by handoff type
Number of servers and pilotpollution
Total forward link noise andnoise rise plots
and more
Neighbour and code planning
Manual and automaticneighbour planning
Multi-carrier neighbour planning
PN offset allocation andanalysis
CDMA2000 1 RTT/EV DO
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CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
Network and radio parameter
Detailed FCH and SCH modelling1xRTT Radio configuration modelling
Data services
SCH variable rate and FCH activity factor modelling
SCH/FCH forward/reverse Eb/Nt thresholds
CDMA 2000 1xRTT simulationMulti-service Monte-Carlo simulation
SCH and FCH power control
Reverse and forward link SCH data rate
downgrading modelling
CDMA 2000 1xEv-DO features
Service modelling (data rate vs Eb/Nt tables)
HARQ modelling
Service and data rate prediction plots
Reverse 1xEV-DO physical channels modelling
CDMA2000 1 RTT/EV DO
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CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
1XRTT simulation and prediction studies
Extended multi-service Monte Carlo
simulations
SCH and FCH power control modelling
Reverse and forward link SCH data rate
downgrading modelling
Forward and reverse coverage per SCH
rate
Reporting
1xEV-DO simulation and prediction
studies
modelling of mixed 1XRTT / 1xEV-DO
traffic
Reverse power control simulationincluding data rate downgrading
Cell forward link capacity calculation
Forward and reverse coverage plots per
data rate
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ACP
At ll ACP
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Atoll ACP
New Concept of ACP implemented as
an integrated Function of the Planning
ToolEasy to use & administrate
One GUI for RF Planning & ACP
Common HW and system
infrastructure
Common database
Automatic Cell Planning to increase
Coverage and Capacity
Site selection
Antenna selection & parameteroptimisation (azimuth, mechanical &
electrical tilt, height)
Pilot Power
At ll ACP
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Atoll ACP
Available for GSM, UMTS, LTE andWiMax modules
Designed to support dual technology
GSM/UMTS networks
Green field as well as existing
network optimisation scenarios
Allows to weight required changes
against possible improvements
At ll ACP
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Atoll ACP
Optimisation features:
Network coverageNetwork capacity
Through automatic adjustments of selected network parameters
Site selection
Antenna parameters
Type Azimuth and mechanical tilt
Electrical downtilt
Transmit Power (Pilot)
User-driven optimisation process
Surface / traffic-based optimisation
Convergence criteria
Full use of live network data
Tuned propagation models
Drive-test calibrated pathloss matrixes
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Atoll Highlights
Advanced radio planning & optimisation features
Robust & scalable platform
Integrated optimisation tools (AFP/ACP)
Software Development Kit allowing customisation and integration
Strong and focussed customer support organisation