Atoll Microwave 3 2 0 Detailed Overview May 2013 En

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Atoll Microwave – Detailed OverviewVersion 3.2.0

Summary

Introduction

Atoll Core features

Backhaul network planning and microwave engineering features

Backhaul capacity planning and optimisation features



Introduction

Introduction

Advanced backhaul planning and optimisation software

Comprehensive microwave engineering and planning features

Fully integrated with Atoll radio access technology modules

Windows-based native 64-bit application

More than 5500 active licenses installed with 300+ customers in 100 countries

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Hardware and Software Environment

Hardware

Single- or multi-core standard Windows-based workstations and servers

Virtualisation machines using VMWare ESXi 4.x or 5.1

Supported operating systems

Atoll 64-bit:

• Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP1 (64-bit) and 2008 R2

Atoll 32-bit:

• Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), and 7 (32-bit and 64-bit),

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit), and 2008 R2

Supported database management systems

Oracle 9i, 10g, and 11g

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2008

Microsoft Access


Deployment Scalability

Scalable installation configurations

Standalone installation

Multi-user, workstation-based installation

Multi-user, server-based installation (Citrix XenApp)

Hybrid environment including laptops, workstations, and servers


Modular Configuration



Atoll Core Features

Atoll Core

Atoll Core is the platform which interconnects all Atoll technology modules and extensions

All Atoll technology modules and extensions are based on Atoll Core and use its features

Atoll Core features

User interface

Geographic information system

Calculation and memory management

Data and user management

Licence management

Data exchange services

Task automation and development services


User Interface

Powerful and intuitive user interface designed for radio network planning and optimisation

Combines high performance GIS and object-oriented functions


Geographic Information System

High performance built-in GIS optimised for radio network planning and optimisation

Real-time zooming, locating, and panning experience using a unique dynamic sampling mechanism

Multi-resolution and multi-layer data

Supports large country-wide geo data

Supports all types of geo data

DTM (up to 1m resolution)

Clutter classes (up to 255 classes)

Clutter heights

Raster images

2D and 3D vector data

Online maps

Text data


Geographic Information System (2)

Supports multiple standard and proprietary formats and sources

BIL, TIFF, BMP, JPEG, JPEG 2000, ECW, PNG

Vertical Mapper GRD and GRC

MapInfo MIF and TAB

ArcView grid TXT and ASC

ArcView SHP and PRJ

Google Earth KML and KMZ

Erdas IMG

AutoCAD DXF

Planet

Raw binary data

Integration with MapInfo and ArcView

Integrated vector and raster cartography editors


Calculation and Memory Management

Includes efficient memory management algorithms

Incremental memory allocation and release during calculations

Dynamic subdivision of large calculation regions into smaller chunks

Atoll 64-bit is capable of accessing and efficiently utilising more than 4 GB of memory

2000 GB under Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter and Enterprise versions

Provides extensive computation capabilities in demanding tasks


Propagation Models

Integrated propagation model library

Microwave propagation model

• 1.5 to 55 GHz

• Recommended for the calculation of useful signals

ITU‐R P.452 propagation model

• 1.5 to 55 GHz

• Recommended for the calculation of interference

E‐band propagation model

• 60 to 90 GHz

Open interface to external propagation models

Dedicated SDK API for propagation models

Integration of 3rd party propagation models


Data Management

Quick access to network data, geo data, and calculation results

Explorer windows

Fully customisable data tables and map display

Data import and export

Direct import of ASCII TXT or CSV files

Full database import/export using XML files

Calculation results (link budget reports, interference andperformance analyses reports, etc.) export to text,CSV, MS Word, MS Excel, OpenOffice Writer,OpenOffice Calc, and XML Spread Sheet files

Site and microwave link data export to Google Earth

Easy data filtering, sorting, grouping

Using standard and user-definable flags


Database and Multi-user Management

Advanced database architecture

High performance internal database

Multi-user support using standard RDBMS

On-demand data synchronisation with conflict management

Data modification tracking

Support for regionalisation and multi-level databases

Customisable multi-technology database model

User management

User accounts and profiles

Access privileges for database tables, columns, and records,as well as various components of the user interface


Calculation Reports and Statistics

Comprehensive reporting

Link budget, interference, performance, and other analyses reports

Customisable report layouts using keywords and templates

Custom reports using Atoll’s macro/scripting capabilities

Printing and publishing

User-definable page layout

Support for overlays and transparency

Printing up to A0

Plot export to MapInfo and ArcView

Plot export to web-friendly formats


Automation, Integration, and Development Tools

Open platform providing automation and data exchange services

Published and open data structure

Standard XML-based data exchange

Scripting capabilities for automatingcalculations and import/export

Advanced import/export capabilities

Network data

Geo data

Radios

Analysis reports, etc.

Development tools

C++ resources for developers

Integration of external custom and 3rd party modules to Atoll

Dedicated training and support services for developers



Backhaul Network Planning and Microwave Engineering Features

Backhaul Network Planning and Microwave Engineering

Network model

Network elements and equipment

Configuration parameters

Microwave site selection and link design

Visibility and line-of-sight analysis

Profile analysis

Microwave link engineering

Link budget and performance

Detailed profile and reflection analysis

Microwave link planning

Interference analysis and frequency planning

Channel arrangement, high/low configuration analysis


Network Model

Sites

Locations of antennas, link extremities, and backhaul nodes

Point-to-point links

Microwave links

Other links (DSL, cable, optical fibre, leased lines, etc.)


Network Model (2)

Microwave link parameters

Type: TDM, packet, hybrid

Main and diversity antennas

Frequency band, sub-bands and channels

Adaptive coding and modulation

Up to two passive repeaters

Radios and different branching configurations

Feeders, waveguides, cables

Geoclimatic parameters

Link class and objectives

Propagation models for signal and interference

Link creation

Directly on the map using the mouse

By converting a terrain section into a link

By importing data from external sources


Network Model (3)

Point-to-multipoint links

Sets of point-to-point microwave linksconnected to the same hub

Multi-hop links

Series of inter-connected point-to-point links

Microwave or other link types

Repeaters

For microwave links without line of sight clearance

Reflector panels or back-to-back antennas

With frequency or space diversity


Network Configuration Parameters

Frequency bands

ITU as well as user-defined frequency bands and sub-bands

Modulations and operation modes

Adaptive coding and modulation (ACM)

Performance objectives

Error performance parameters: ESR, SESR, BBER

Based on ITU G.821, G.826, and G.828

User-definable objectives

Link classes

Access, short-haul, long-haul, etc.

User-definable classes


Network Configuration Parameters (2)

Link types

Support of microwave as well as other wired and wireless links

Support of TDM, packet, and hybrid links

Digital trunks

PDH, SDH/SONET, IP

Branching types

Active and standby channels

Hot standby support

Frequency and space diversity support

XPIC


Microwave Radio Equipment

Antennas and radomes

Radio series and equipment


Microwave Radio Equipment (2)

Feeders, cables, and waveguides

Compatibility assistants


Microwave Site Selection

Candidate site analysis

Line-of-sight and Fresnel zone clearance

Multiple k factors

Search for nearby higher site location

Line-of-sight analysis

Line of sight around a site or between candidate sites

Site visibility analysis

Visibility of a site with respect to other sites within its vicinity using the 360° view tool


Microwave Site Selection (2)

Terrain profile analysis

Between two sites

Between multiple sites


Microwave Link Design

Profile analysis

Fresnel zone clearance

Diffraction points

Antenna height optimisation

Automatic and manual

Multiple k factors

Link profile editor


Microwave Link Design (2)

Reflection analysis

Space diversity analysis

Frequency diversity analysis


Microwave Link Engineering

Quality and availability analysis

ITU G-821, G-826, and G-828 recommendations

User-defined requirements

Performance analysis

ITU recommendations (530-8, 530-10, 530-11, 530-12, and 530-13)

Crane, Vigants, and K-Q methods

Standard ITU or user-defined geoclimatic parameters

Atmospheric gaseous attenuation calculated based on the ITU-R P.676-6 and P.676-7 recommendations

Standard as well as user-definable propagation models

Calculation results include detailed reports with multipath, rain, and obstruction fading figures

End-to-end analysis of multi-hop links


Microwave Link Engineering (2)

Link design summary

Summarised report of link performance

Link budget analysis

Precise and thorough reporton the link performance

Performance requirements analysis

End-to-end multi-hop link analysis


Microwave Link Planning

Interference analysis

Based on ITU 452-11 and 452-12


Microwave Link Planning (2)

Frequency planning

Semi-automatic frequency allocation tool

High/low configuration analysis

Spectrum usage analysis

Channel search tool

Intermodulation interference analysis



Backhaul Capacity Planning and Optimisation Features

Backhaul Capacity Planning and Optimisation Features

New backhaul capacity planning module (option)

Logical backhaul network modelling

Traffic routing

Capacity planning and dimensioning

Capacity analysis

Breakdown analysis


Backhaul Network Model

Logical backhaul network elements

Nodes: Source or destination of backhaul traffic

Segments: Logical connections between nodes

Network topology

Source and destination nodes


Backhaul Nodes

Source or destination of backhaul traffic

A node can be a source of traffic towards another node or a destination of traffic from other nodes

A node may generate TDM as well as Ethernet traffic

Traffic statistics and data may be generated using Monte Carlo simulations in Atoll radio access technology modules

A radio site can house one or more logical backhaul node

Example: Co-located base stations of different radio access technologies


Backhaul Segments

Logical connections between source and destination nodes

Outline the backhaul network hierarchy (topology) by defining interlinked source and destination nodes

May carry TDM and Ethernet (circuit and packet) traffic with support for IP overbooking

Segment-to-link mapping

A segment may be relayed on one link or on several links (e.g., two parallel leased lines)

A link may relay more than one segment (e.g., two segments carrying traffic from different access technologies using the same link)

Segment bandwidth

Data transfer bandwidth between nodes depends on the underlying link(s)


Backhaul Traffic Routing

Calculation of optimum traffic routes between two selected nodes

Calculation based on

Line-of-sight clearance

Bandwidths of existing routes (segments)

Traffic routing analysis

Detailed routing results with dynamic evaluation on the map

Possibility for the user to choose the ideal route


Backhaul Subnetwork Building

Calculation of the optimum traffic routes from multiple source nodes to a destination node

Calculation based on

Distance between source and destination nodes

Line-of-sight clearance between nodes

Number of hops between source and destination nodes

Existing routes, segments, and links


Backhaul Capacity Planning

Analysis of current backhaul network capacity

Identifying bottlenecks within an entire network, in a subnetwork, along a selected route

Backhaul network dimensioning

Capacity analysis with under different traffic forecasts

Calculations based on

All elements of the tree under a destination node

Traffic demands of each node

Traffic aggregation at subsequent nodes

Traffic scaling (forecast)

IP overbooking


Backhaul Capacity Analysis

Analysis of capacity and compatibility between segments and links

Means to assess consistency between logical and physical backhaul network elements

Identifies segments/links that require upgrades

Analysis of complex backhaul scenarios

A segment relayed over more than one link

More than one segments relayed over a single link


Backhaul Breakdown Analysis

Analysis of backhaul network behaviour under breakdowns

Radio equipment breakdown simulation

Link failure simulation

Analysis enables you to design a robust network by

Anticipating unforeseen events and assessing possible intermediate solutions

Evaluating the consequences of the breakdown of one network element on another

Analysing possible alternate traffic routes for maintaining quality of service



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