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1.1.
For LTE networks the following coverage rasters can be calculated: RSRP (Reference Signal Received Power) is defined as the linear average over the power contributions of the resource elements that carry cell-specific reference signals within the considered measurement frequency bandwidth. It is analogous to constant power, data traffic independent pilot signal in UMTS/CDMA type networks. RSRQ (Reference Signal Received Quality) is defined as the ratio NRSRP/(E-UTRA carrier RSSI), where N is the number of RBs of the E-UTRA carrier RSSI measurement bandwidth. Best server rasters, showing true cell dimensions indicating areas covered by the strongest signal from each of the selected sectors. RS-SINR is equal to the ratio of RSRP and RS interference from adjacent BS plus noise powers. DL data rate layer shows average data throughput per user available at each location on the map considering local propagation conditions and corresponding adaptive modulation level. Coverage probability coverage map shows percentage of time over which signal strength is higher than the threshold value calculated based on multipath fading statistics.
Figure 3. Average data rate in downlink map including effects of MIMO and interference
1.2.
Multiple antenna configurations can be used to increase signal coverage, traffic throughput and reduce interference. Transmitter, receiver diversity and beamforming configurations are supported. The prediction of MIMO equipped sector configurations results in coverage gain, throughput increase factor or SINR gain.
1.3.
Statistical Monte Carlo traffic simulations are used for predicting cell capacity based on mobile user distribution snapshots. LTE capacity simulation takes into account MIMO antenna and OFDMA modulation gains. 3
Proportionally fair scheduling takes advantage of high SNR regions to maximize cell capacity. Simulation results can be represented via graphs or coverage maps.
Figure 5. Results of Monte Carlo traffic simulation tool dependence of the average cell throughput on the number of users per cell
Radio Equipment
Workspace
Path Profiling
GIS Data
Data Preparation
Backhaul Planning
Line-of-Sight Visibility Fixed Customers Sector Tilting
3D Visualization
Web Viewer
Data Sharing
File Exchange
Prediction Maps
Figure 6. Wireless Network Design and Analysis Process using Cellular Expert