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Presentation by Vidas Gruodis from Cellular Expert on Esri European User Conference.
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Cellular ExpertGIS applied to
mobile technologymobile technology
Vidas Gruodis
Sales & Marketing Manager
Telecommunication Solutions
HNIT-BALTIC
About HNIT-BALTIC� Established in 1993. HQ in Lithuania. Subsidiaries in Latvia and Estonia.
� Authorized ESRI Inc. distributor and leader in GIS in Baltic States
� More than 500 customers of GIS software and solutions
� More than 10 years of sales and marketing experience in international marketfocusing on GIS based software solutions for telecommunication companies
� Developer and owner of Cellular Expert – wireless network planning,� Developer and owner of Cellular Expert – wireless network planning,optimization and data management solution
� Certified Telcordia Network Engineer trainer and consultant, provider ofimplementation and customization services
� Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
� Oracle Gold Certified Partner
Planning
• Design
• Optimization
• New technology/service
Sharing
• Network viewer
• Customer care
Cellular Expert – wireless network management solution
• Customer care
• Marketing campaigns
• Sales
Mapping performance (KPI)
• Network
• Complaints
• Sales
• Marketing effectiveness
Cellular Expert: Users & Supported Technologies
Cellular Expert is dedicated for:
� Mobile Network Operators
� Telecoms
� Utility Companies
� Military
� Emergency Service Providers
� Wireless Internet Providers
� Consultancy Service Providers
� Other Wireless Network Owners / Administrators
Cellular Expert covers wide range of the wireless systems:
� Wireless transmission networks (Microwave)
� Mobile networks (GSM, DCS, PCS, NMT, CDMA2000, UMTS/HSPA, LTE)
� Broadband wireless access networks (WLL, LMDS, MMDS, WiMAX)
� Broadcasting Networks (DAB, DVB-T, DVB-T2)
� Military and rescue networks (TETRA, APCO)
� Other systems in frequency range up to 40 GHz
Cellular Expert Customers & Partners50 Cellular Expert Resellers all over the world.90+ Cellular Expert customers in 35 countries
Cellular Expert Customers
Cellular Expert EnvironmentSingle-user environment with personal database:� ArcView /9.3/10� Spatial Analyst (for Standard, UMTS, WiMAX, Professional and Enterprise licenses).� 3D Analyst is optional (for faster dynamic profiling and 3D antenna pattern export)� MS Access personal database (MDB)
Multi-user environment on a central database:� ArcEditor 9.3/10� Spatial Analyst (for Standard, UMTS, WiMAX, Professional and Enterprise licenses)� 3D Analyst is optional (for faster dynamic profiling and 3D antenna pattern export)� 3D Analyst is optional (for faster dynamic profiling and 3D antenna pattern export)� ArcGIS Server with MS SQL Express, MS SQL DB, Oracle DB
License types:� Single-use licenses� Concurrent (floating) licenses
Used Geographic data:� DTM� Clutter (land use)� Buildings with height attribute� Street data
Cellular Expert Product Family
Planning of Transmission Networks
Planning of Transmission Networks
� Path Profiling and Visibility Analysis� Radio Links Design and Management� Power Budget Analysis� Performance Prediction (Multipath and Rain)� Interference Analysis� Automatic Radio Link Frequency Planning
Radio Path Profiling
Planning of Transmission Networks
�Radio Link power budget calculation�Diffraction loss calculation �Additional losses calculation
�Reflection and Multipath analysis�Anticorrelation analysis for antenna
diversity parameters calculation�Fresnel zones analysis�Visual point-to-point link analysis�Visual point-to-point link analysis�Quick display of profile and its main
characteristics with Dynamic Path Profile
Visibility Analysis
Planning of Transmission Networks
Visibility is determined by clearance – the distance between antenna centerline and the highest obstacle
Calculates:� Visibility from multiple objects� Fresnel visibility� Fresnel visibility� Required receiver height� Clearance value� Fresnel clearance
Radio Links Design and Management
Planning of Transmission Networks
�Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio links creation�One-way or duplex radio links�Configuration and adjustment of transmitter-receiver parameters:
�Radio channels�Diversity�Protection
�Reflective and back-to-back antenna repeaters �Reflective and back-to-back antenna repeaters
Radio Link Properties
Planning of Transmission Networks
Radio Links toolbar provides functionality for editing and predicting performance of radio linkslinks
Supported Radio Link Configurations
Planning of Transmission Networks
Point-to-Point Point-to-Multipoint
Planning of Transmission Networks
Power Budget Analysis�Propagation loss and power budget calculations at the receiver side �Power budget analysis describes:
�Received signal level �Total gains and losses�Thermal and composite fade margins�Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)�Resulting average bit error rate (BER)
�The calculations take into account: �Antenna discrimination �Antenna discrimination �Attenuation of feeders, passive components
Planning of Transmission Networks
Link Performance Prediction Results
Planning of Transmission Networks
Power Flux Density Analysis
Calculates power flux density distribution along the radio link route
Interference Analysis
Planning of Transmission Networks
� Interference calculation between the radio links:�Interference level estimation �Net filter discrimination loss�Interference objectives for co- and adjacent-channels and fade margin loss assessment.
� Scattering analysis calculates mutual interference between intersecting radio paths due to terrain scattering
� Identifies the minimum number of carriers required to serve selected radio links within a given interference threshold � The interference threshold:
� Absolute interference level � Signal-to-interference ratio � Fade margin loss
Automatic Radio Link Frequency Planning
Planning of Transmission Networks
Tx
Rx
Planning of Cellular Mobile Networks
Planning of Cellular Mobile Networks (GSM, TETRA and etc.)
� Network Data Configuration
� Propagation Models
� Nominal Frequency Planning
� Interference Analysis
� Automatic Frequency Planning� Automatic Frequency Planning
Network Data Configuration
Sites�The Site represents geographical
location of a radio station.
Sectors�Sectors represent antenna mounting
point at Site.
Planning of Cellular Mobile Networks
Constructions�Constructions represent antenna
mounting point, when base station is located on top of building.
Nominal Frequency Planning
Planning of Cellular Mobile Networks
� Cell Nominal Plan� Frequency Plan� Unique Cells� Site Templates
Propagation Models
Planning of Cellular Mobile Networks
Based on ITU-R, ETSI and COST 231 standards and recommendations for frequencies from about 150 MHz to about 40 GHz.
� Line of Sight type models
� Hata type models� COST 231 type models Clutter
Clutter
� COST 231 type models� SUI type models
� Ability to combine propagation models
� implement additional prediction models.
Radio tower
Obstacle
Clutter
LOS
OLOS
OOLOS
CLOS
COLOS
Coverage Calculation Results
Field Strength, dBm Best Server
Planning of Cellular Mobile Networks
Drive Test Analysis
Planning of Cellular Mobile Networks
Interference Analysis
Planning of Cellular Mobile Networks
�Total C/I and C/A interference coverages calculation
�Coverage of interference for each channel calculation
�Quick check of C/I and C/A interference between selected sectors
�Calculation of C/I matrix
Automatic Frequency Planning (AFP)AFP operations :� Release of interfering co- and
adjacent channels;� Release of intra-cell adjacent
channels;� Assign non-interfering co- and
adjacent channels;� Manual channels release based
Planning of Cellular Mobile Networks
� Manual channels release basedon generalized interferenceinformation;
AFP input data and parameters:� Neighborhood matrix� Locked channels (release ch.) ;� Channels list (assign ch.);� Release and assign channel
conditions.
Planning of Broadcasting Networks
BROADCASTING:
� Radio (DAB , etc.)
� Television (DVB-T, DVB-T2, etc.)
� Other single or multiple frequency networks
Cellular Expert covers the following technologies:
Broadcasting Network Planning
� Other single or multiple frequency networks
Broadcasting Network Planning
� Network Data Configuration
� SFN Coverage
� Signal Delay
� Coverage Probability
Tasks solved by Cellular Expert:
� Coverage Probability
� Population coverage statistics
� Service Area and SIR, SNIR
(SFN) Single Frequency Network Coverage
� Composite coverage for
each defined channel
� Signal Delay
� ProbabilityUnwanted signal field strength
Wanted signal field strength
Planning of Broadcasting Networks
Unwanted signal field strength
� Signal delay calculation
� Estimation of network equipment and
multipath delay
� Various result’s symbolization
Signal Delay:Main signal source
Planning of Broadcasting Networks
Main signal delay time
Coverage Probability
� Coverage probability analysis for
defined receiver sensitivity
� Update field strength according to
your coverage probability needs
Wanted signal field strength
Coverage probability
Planning of Broadcasting Networks
Wanted signal field strength
with defined probability
SIR, SNR and Service Area
� Wanted and Unwanted (interfering)
signals ratio (SIR);
� Wanted and Unwanted with Thermal
noise ratio (SNR);
� Noise factor to include equipment Service area
Signal Noise Ratio
Planning of Broadcasting Networks
influenceService area
Planning of 3G+ Networks
� Network Configuration� Nominal Planning� Coverage Prediction� Automated Task Processing
Planning of 3G+ networks
� System parameters:� System type:
• IS-95• CDMA2000• EV-DO• UMTS• HSPA
� System power allocation
Network Configuration
Planning of 3G+ networks
� System power allocation� Multiple carrier planning
� Mobile station parameters:� Power budget� Traffic data
� Cell capacity calculation based on:• Required coverage area, • Number of users, • Traffic demand throughput,• Number of base stations.
� Calculation of required network equipment configuration and cell dimensions.� Different cell placement patterns.
Nominal Planning
Planning of 3G+ networks
� Different cell placement patterns.
Coverage Prediction
Planning of 3G+ networks
3G(WCDMA, CDMA2000), 3G+(HSPA) coverage calculations:
�Received signal strength, �Best server area,�Ec/Io, �Ec/No, �Pilot pollution, �Soft and softer handoff,�Cell loading, �Throughput for DL and UL, �Number of users per cell�Traffic service areas for DL and UL, �Received Eb/No �Required power of user equipment, �Total noise and noise rise, �HSDPA SINR and data rate
Automated Task Processing
Planning of 3G+ networks
� Dedicated for large volume 3G network calculations� User-defined calculation tasks used for batch processing
�Each task can use different prediction model or any other settings used for calculation.
Monte Carlo Traffic simulations
Monte Carlo Traffic Simulation Tool�Used for predicting cell capacity�Currently supports UMTS, HSDPA and LTE networks�Based on statistical analysis of randomly generated mobile users
Radio Channel
UE Node B / RNC
Buffer 1
Buffer 2
Buffer 3
SNR -> CQI -> TBS
Radio Channel
UE Node B / RNC
Buffer 1
Buffer 2
Buffer 3
SNR -> CQI -> TBS
Main Simulation Results
Monte Carlo Traffic Simulations
�Cell throughput dependence on the number of active users�Carried/offered traffic ratio�Maximum number of supported users per cell�User throughput rasters
Planning of WiMAX Networks
Planning of WiMAX networks� Frequency Planning� Coverage Prediction� Adaptive Modulation� Throughput, Spectral Efficiency and Power Budget calculation� Automated Cell Planning� Automated Site Candidates Selection
Signal prediction models for WiMAXPrediction model Calculation distance Frequency
SUI 70 km ~2 – 5 GHz
Cost 231 Hata with ITU-R. P 529 100 km ~150 MHz – 2 GHz
Line Of Sight 100 km ~700 MHz – 40 GHz
Cost 231 WI 0.02 – 5 km ~800 MHz – 2 GHz
Erceg 0.1 – 8 km ~1.9 – 3.5 GHZ
Planning of WiMAX networks
Automated Site Candidates Selection� Finds optimal number of operating sites according to the signal quality
requirements,� Connects fixed or nomadic WiMAX customers to the serving sites according
either to visibility or the required signal strength conditions.
Planning of WiMAX networks
Coverage Prediction� SUI (Stanford University Interim) prediction model.
�Combination with Line-of-Sight model,�Includes correction factors due to diffraction, clutter and building penetration loss.
� MIMO and other newest antenna technologies to reduce interference, improve coverage and throughput.
Planning of WiMAX networks
Adaptive Modulation and Throughput� Modulation parameters for each radio equipment model.� WiMAX frame parameters configuration .� Adaptive Modulation with or without CINR interference evaluation. � Calculation of throughput, spectral efficiency and data rate coverage.
Planning of WiMAX networks
Frequency planning of WiMAX network� Frequency Reuse (Mobile WiMAX)
� Fractional Frequency Reuse
� Carrier-to-noise + interference ratio calculation
Planning of WiMAX networks
Planning of LTE Networks
LTE Network Planning Functionality
� LTE coverage prediction (RSRP, RSRQ, RS-SINR, etc.)� MIMO antenna support� OFDM and fractional frequency reuse� LTE Monte Carlo traffic simulations
LTE Coverage Predictions
For LTE networks the following coverage rasters can be calculated:- RSRP (Reference Signal Received
Power) - RSRQ (Reference Signal Received
Quality)
Planning of LTE networks
- Best servers- RS-SINR- DL data rate- Coverage probability
LTE Coverage Predictions - RSRPReference signal received power coverage prediction
Planning of LTE networks
LTE Coverage Predictions – RS-SINRSignal to interference plus noise ratio of reference signal
Planning of LTE networks
LTE Coverage Predictions – DL Data RateAverage data rate in downlink map including effects of MIMO and interference
Planning of LTE networks
MIMO Antenna Performance• Multiple antenna configurations can be used to increase signal coverage,
traffic throughput and reduce interference.• Transmitter/receiver diversity and beam forming configurations are
supported
MIMO MODEANTENNA
CONFIGURATION
COVERAGE GAIN, DB
THROUGHPUT FACTOR
SNR GAIN, DB
Interference
Planning of LTE networks
MIMO MODE CONFIGURATION
Diversity Gain, dB
Multiplexing Gain
Interference Reduction Factor, dB
DL UL DL UL DL UL
SIMO Rx div 1x2 3 0 1 1 0 0
MISO Tx div 2x1 3 3 1 1 0 0
OL-MIMO 2x2 3 3 1.9 1 0 0
4x2 6 3 1.9 1 0 0
4x4 6 6 3.8 1 0 0
Beamforming 4x4 3 3 1 1 6 3
Fractional Frequency Reuse- Fractional frequency reuse enables allocation of different powers to
OFDM subbands for cell center and cell edge users, thus reducing interference
- Fractional Frequency Reuse (FFR) and Soft Frequency Reuse (SFR) schemes available
- Subband and subcarrier allocation options:
Planning of LTE networks
- Subband and subcarrier allocation options:
Subband Power Subcarriers
1 80<- for FFR
3 120(equal powers)
1 Low 100
2 Low 100<- for SFR
3 High 100
1 31 80
2 38 80<- for SFR
3 31 140
LTE Monte Carlo Traffic Simulations
Tx Rx
Frequency, subcarriers, resource blocks
Tim
e,
sym
bo
ls
MIMO - OFDMA Gain
NTx NRx
• Used for predicting cell capacity
• LTE simulation takes into account MIMO antenna and
Planning of LTE networks
User 1 User 2 User 3
Tim
e,
sym
bo
lsaccount MIMO antenna and OFDMA modulation gains
• Proportionally fair scheduling takes advantage of high SNR regions to maximize capacity
3D Analysis
Reports
Customer Case Studies
Implemented Telecommunication SolutionsCase studies
• Mobile Network Operator – SoftBank, Japan
• Mobile Network Operator – Bit÷, Lithuania
• Telecom Operator - TEO LT, Lithuania• Telecom Operator - TEO LT, Lithuania
• Telecommunication Agency – HAT, Croatia
• Telecommunication Agency – CTiTi, Catalonia
• Broadcasting Company – Teracom, Sweden
• Power Company – Lietuvos Energija, Lithuania
• Ball State University, USA
Case study: SoftBank Mobile Corp., Japan
• Major Mobile Network Operator in Japan
• Cellular Expert user since 2008
• Cellular Expert used for automated precise planning of complex mobile network, processing of large amounts of data
• Benefits: saved time; high quality radio network
Case study: Bit÷ Group, LithuaniaGSM/3G Mobile Operator in Lithuania and Latvia
Lithuania
operations from 1995GSM coverage 99% territory3G (HSPA 7.2Mbits/1.4Mbits) ~35 cities~ 1mln. subs~ 40% business marketLatvia
Operations from 2005GSM coverage 96% territory3G (HSPA 7.2Mbits/1.4Mbits) ~10 cities~ 0.3mln. subs.~ 0.3mln. subs.
First Cellular Expert user – since 1995, uses 11 seats of Cellular Expert Cellular Expert used for :
• Network planning• Network optimization• Transmission links planning
• Using Cellular Expert in Enterprise GIS environment:• Customer Care application• Business analysis (drop calls and payback analysis)• Interfaces to legacy systems (inventory, drive-tests, network monitoring systems)
Case study: TEO LT, LithuaniaIncumbent Telecom Operator in Lithuania
TEO LT is the largest provider of the Internet and public fixed-line telephony services in Lithuania.TEO LT, belongs to the leading Nordic and Baltic telecommunications group TeliaSonera AB. TEOLT, offers to private and business customers in Lithuania services within fixed-line telephony,Internet, data communication, networks interconnection, digital TV and IT services.
Project scope:
Implementation of enterprise Network InventorySystem. Network inventory business object isbased on Microsoft SQL platform andGeographical data business object (TelGIS) isGeographical data business object (TelGIS) isbased on ESRI platform. There is a tightintegration and flexible interface between thesebusiness objects allowing TEO LT to reach setbusiness targets. This solution has significantlylowered the costs and terms of data input becauseof ability to input both inventory and geographicaldata simultaneously by several divisions of thecompany. TelGIS system is dedicated to ductnetwork inventory data management andmanagement of geographical location of networkelements. Currently TEO LT uses more than 10ArcMAP based seats and over 400 web basedseats with editing capabilities.
Case study: HAKOM, CroatiaNational Telecommunication Agency of Croatia
Cellular Expert user since 2005, uses 4 seats of Cellular Expert
Implementation project consisted of:
• Cellular Expert customization and installation;
• Development of the tool for the radio transmission network data (basestations, radio equipment, antenna patterns, frequency plans, etc.) importstations, radio equipment, antenna patterns, frequency plans, etc.) importfrom XLS file and export back to XLS format;
• Preparation of documentation;
• Trainings
Cellular Expert used for:
• RF data exchange with local Telco operators
• Radio Spectrum Analysis and Management
Case study: CTiTi, CataloniaNational Telecommunication Agency of Catalonia
Cellular Expert user since 2009, uses 1 Cellular Expert UMTS license;
Cellular Expert used for:
• Simulation of coverage for the new technologies such as UMTS and HSDPA
• Publishing of simulated coverage on the web
Case study: Teracom, SwedenNational Broadcasting company
Teracom offers various technical infrastructures and network solutions for the distribution of mediaand communication between people and companies – anywhere, anytime.
Company’s main product areas are radio and TV broadcasting, Pay-TV offerings, transmissioncapacity for data connections as well as co-location and service. Teracom distributes radio and TV tohouseholds nationwide in Sweden. The terrestrial digital broadcasts cover 99.8 % of households. Inthe Pay-TV segment, services are offered through the subsidiary Boxer TV-Access.
Cellular Expert user since 2007, uses 4 seats of Cellular ExpertCellular Expert user since 2007, uses 4 seats of Cellular Expert
Cellular Expert project scope:
Implementation of enterprise Microwave network planning tool and data import fromexternal files into Cellular Expert database. The following datasets were imported:
Radio link connectivity data, Radio equipment data including antenna patterns, radiomodels and channels, feeders and Frequency plans.
Network size: approximately 4000 radio links
Case study: Lietuvos Energija, LithuaniaComplete Network information system has been developed forLithuania Energy. The primary scope of the System isinventory of current network equipment and planning of thenetwork.
The project goals:• Create unified information system for all network types
(optical, copper and wireless) that are being operated byLithuania Energy
• Create workflow management system for network planning• Create workflow management system for network planningtasks
• Create Interfaces to legacy systems• GIS data integration into Network information system• Staff training
The system consists of:• Cellular Expert (used for wireless transmission planning),• Telcordia’s Network Engineer and ArcGIS Server
based network data viewer
Case study: Ball State University, USA
Ball State University, (Muncie, USA), the third-largest public university in Indiana
The goal of the project called “Digital Middletown” - to plan and build wireless network connectingstudents’ households to the university network allowing students to attend virtual classes andcommunicate with teachers and friends straight form their houses.
WiMAX technology was used for connecting the central University site to remote sites, from whichlocal distribution of WiFi signal reaching the end-users was done.
Cellular Expert Web Applications
Cellular Expert Network Viewer
Cellular Expert Viewer
Cellular Expert Web Profile
Enterprise Dashboard. Network KPI’s
Enterprise Dashboard. General KPI’s
Enterprise Dashboard. KPI Charts
Demonstration