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ë INTRODUCTION
ë NETWORK PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
ë REQUIREMENT FOR DRIVE TESTING
ë DRIVE TEST PROCESS
ë DRIVE TEST OUTPUTS
ë MEASUREMENT METRICS
ë DRIVE TEST ANALYSIS
 
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Every alive Network needs to be under continues control to maintain/improve
The performance. Drive test is basically the only way to keep track of the n/w
By looking deep into collecting & analyzing drive test data.

Drive testing is the most common and maybe the best way to analyze Network
Performance by means of coverage evaluation, system availability, Networks
Capacity, networks retainability and call quality. Although it gives idea only on
Downlink side of the process.

The drive testing is basically collecting measurement data with a TEMS phone,
But the main concern is the analysis and evaluation part that is done after
Completion of the test.

Remember that you are always asked to perform a drive test for not only showing
The problem, but also explaining them and providing useful recommendations to
Correct them.
   

  

ë Drive Test

ë OMC Statistics

ë Customer feedback
 
  

ë Test the network from the subscribers‰ point of view
ë Test the complete system, end-to-end (mobile-to-land)
ë Benchmark performance against competitor networks
ë Test specific important routes and areas
ë Test in-building coverage for specific buildings (walk test)
 
 


ë Problems reported by statistical analysis, routine drive testing,
customer care centre , etc

ë List of problematic cells identified and drive tested thoroughly to

analyze the problem

ë Data collection and analysis done simultaneously

 
  
  
 

ë Data collected to find and analyze problems in the network

ë Equipment necessary for Drive testing

Vehicle
Drive test mobile phone
External vehicle mounted GPS
Laptop with drive test software and GPS connection
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ë Minimum Hardware Configuration for laptop to cope with connected

one mobile station and one GPS to standard interface connected to
com ports.
ë PC : Pentium III 500MHz , 256 MB Ram
ë Ports : Serial Port, USB Port, and PCMCIA Card will be helpful.
ë Graphics with min. 16 bit High Color
ë Sound Card and Speaker for audio indications.
ë For more mobile connections min. 512 MB Ram and better
processor.
ë OS : Windows 2000, Windows XP
ë Software : Min. Internet Explorer 5.0 or more for report generator
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 Routes chosen to be representative of the part of the network
under study

 If applicable ,collect GSM speech and GPRS drive test data

together

 Drive test to be carried out preferably during peak traffic hours

 Calls to be made preferably mobile to a fixed number
 Call duration to be equal to the average call duration for the
network

 For a typical metro city, at least 1000 calls required for good
statistical confidence
  



ë Routine Voice call drive test, short call & long Call.
ë Data Drive.
ë MMS , SMS Drive test.
ë Comparative Drive.
ë Problem specific drive test
ë Cell coverage analysis drive test.
ë Walk test.
  
 

ë Network is monitored on a regular basis
ë Drive test routes to include all the major roads, important locations,
etc
ë Routes regularly drive tested and problems further analyzed and
solved
ë May require removing interfering carrier, Power Change to
BTS, Frequency Plan change, Neighbor addition , etc.
 
 


ë Problems reported by statistical analysis, routine drive testing,
customer care centre , etc

ë List of problematic cells identified and drive tested thoroughly to

analyze the problem

ë Data collection and analysis done simultaneously

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ë Usually carried out for new planned sites in the network

ë New cells to come on air are thoroughly drive tested to determine

their server and coverage areas

ë Optimisation to be carried out for any major deviation from the

initially planned design
 

ë Walk test support

ë On line map display of the route

ë Scan feature
 

  

Status Information
 General Information: Includes Latitude & longitude, server
cell name, date, time , log file name etc
 Serving cell: Includes Cell Identity, BSIC, ARFCN ,MCC,
MNC, LAC
 Serving + Neighbor cell data: Includes CI, BSIC, ARFCN,
Rxlev
 Dedicated channel:Includes Channel number, Timeslot
number, Channel type, hopping information
 Radio Environment: Includes serving cell, Rx_Lev, Rx_Qual,
TA, DTX and RL Timeout counter information
  
 
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ë Coverage Analysis: Level Analysis
Quality Analysis

ë Interference Analysis: Co-channel and adjacent channel

interference

ë Handover Analysis: Intra cell & inter cell Handover

ë Neighbour Analysis: Missing neighbors

ë Call Analysis: Call Setup time, Call hold time etc.

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