Atoll 3.2.0 Detailed Overview

Atoll Detailed Overview
Version 3.2.0
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Summary
Introduction
Atoll Core features
Single-RAT and multi-RAT heterogeneous network (HetNets) planning and optimisation features
Technology-related highlights
Automatic neighbour, frequency, and other parameter planning features
Integrated multi-technology automatic cell planning features
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Introduction
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Introduction
Multi-technology radio network planning and optimisation software
Windows-based native 64-bit application
More than 5500 active licenses installed with 300+ customers in 100 countries
Supports all major wireless technologies

GSM/GPRS/EDGE UMTS/HSPA LTE/LTE-Advanced CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO WiMAX Wi-Fi TD-SCDMA Microwave links
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Highlights
Native 64-bit application

64-bit platform and technology modules 64-bit propagation models, ACP, and AFP High performance GIS
Single-RAN multi-RAT heterogeneous network modelling

Flexible multi-technology network database model Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE Monte Carlo simulators Traffic spreading across all 3GPP and 3GPP2 technologies Advanced HetNets and small cell modelling Traffic offloading to Wi-Fi hotspots
In-built automation and customisation capabilities

Configurable and flexible task automation with scripts and macros Powerful software development kit (SDK) allowing development of custom modules and add-ons
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
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Modular Configuration
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Atoll Core Features
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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
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User Interface
Powerful and intuitive user interface designed for radio network planning and optimisation
Combines high performance GIS and object-oriented functions
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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 Traffic maps Raster images 2D and 3D vector data Population maps Online maps Text data
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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
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Propagation Models
Integrated propagation model library

CrossWave model (universal model developed by Orange Labs) Standard propagation model (SPM) Okumura-Hata and Cost-Hata models Sakagami extended model ITU models: 370-7, 526-5, 529, 1546-2 WLL, Erceg-Greenstein (SUI), and Longley-Rice models
Open interface to external propagation models

Dedicated SDK API for propagation models Integration of 3rd party propagation models
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Propagation Models (2)
CrossWave propagation model

Supports all mobile radio access technologies Supports all cell types Suits all types of propagation environments Frequency range: 200 MHz to 5 GHz
Advantages
Universal model suits all situations High prediction accuracy, even without prior tuning High performance Robust Easy to set up and use
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Standard propagation model

Semi-deterministic model Supports all mobile radio access technologies Can be automatically tuned for different frequencies and environments Uses clutter and 3D building data Can achieve up to 7 dB standard deviation
Model tuning
Using CW and drive test measurements Automatic, manual, or assisted tuning
Path loss results tuning

Measurement-based path loss matrix fine tuning Improved accuracy by incorporating measurements into predictions
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High performance propagation calculation engine

Optimised multi-resolution path loss calculations Dynamic data extraction with support for multi-resolution geographic data Joint calculation of path losses for co-site co-located transmitters Incremental prediction updates Multi-resolution predictions
Distributed computing and multi-threading

Calculations on multi-core workstations and servers Background, automated, and batch-mode calculations
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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 (Monte Carlo simulations, coverage prediction reports, etc.) export to text, CSV, MS Excel, and XML Spread Sheet files
Site, transmitter, microwave link data, coverage prediction export to Google Earth
Easy data filtering, sorting, grouping

Using standard and user-definable flags
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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
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Calculation Reports and Statistics
Comprehensive reporting
Statistics for coverage predictions including surface, traffic, and clutter information Population-based reports and statistics Custom reports using Atolls macro/scripting capabilities Custom microwave link reports using keywords and report templates
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
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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 automating calculations and import/export
Advanced import/export capabilities

Network data Geo data Coverage plots Simulation results, etc.
Development tools
C++ resources for developers Integration of external custom and 3rd party modules to Atoll
Dedicated training and support services for developers

Single-RAT and Multi-RAT Heterogeneous Network (HetNets) Planning and Optimisation Features
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Multi-technology Network Planning and Optimisation Features
Network model
Network elements Configuration parameters Equipment
Traffic model
Simulation and analysis

Monte Carlo simulations
Coverage predictions
Automatic planning
Automatic neighbour planning Automatic frequency and parameter planning Automatic cell planning
Network Model
Sites
BTS/node-B/eNode-B locations and parameters
Transmitters
Sectors, installed antennas and radios
Cells/subcells
Carriers used by radios installed on sectors
Repeaters
Network Configuration Parameters
Frequency bands and carriers

3GPP (GSM/UMTS/TD-SCDMA/LTE) bands and channels 3GPP2 (CDMA2000/EV-DO/LTE) bands and carriers IEEE (WiMAX/Wi-Fi) bands and channels
Radio bearers, codecs, and coding schemes

GSM codecs, GPRS/EDGE/EDGE Evolution coding schemes UMTS/TD-SCDMA: R99, HSDPA, HSUPA bearers EV-DO Rev. 0, Rev. A, Rev. B, bearers LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi modulation and coding schemes
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Network Configuration Parameters (2)
Heterogeneous network (HetNets) deployment layers

Layer priority, selection range, etc.
Pico Micro
Radio resource schedulers

Proportional fair, round robin, max C/I, etc.
Multi-user diversity
Macro
macr ocell A
Radio configurations
Frame definition
Carrier/carrier type definition

Timeslot and TRX definition
Quality indicators
BER, FER, BLER, etc.
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Network Equipment
Antennas
Single-beam, multi-beam, smart antennas (depending on the technology)
Feeders and tower mounted amplifiers
Reception equipment
Codecs, modulation and coding scheme thresholds, quality indicator graphs, MIMO gains, etc.
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Traffic Model (Services and Users)
Multi-technology, multi-service, multi-layer traffic data maps

Multiple sources: live network data, population statistics, etc. Multiple vector and raster formats Indoor/outdoor, circuit/packet, voice/data traffic mix Clutter weighting
Traffic parameters
Multi-technology services Multi-technology, multi-band, multi-mode terminals User speeds User profiles
Fixed subscribers Live traffic Vector traffic Raster traffic
Input to Monte Carlo simulations

Network quality and capacity analyses Network analyses for different traffic forecasts
Network Capacity Analysis Using Monte Carlo Simulations
Network capacity analyses based on realistic traffic distributions
Simulation of network resource management algorithms (according to technology)

Power control
Rate control
Load balancing Interference control
Single-RAT and multi-RAT simulations

E.g. GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA/LTE/LTE-A/Wi-Fi
Detailed network capacity analysis results

Global statistics Site-level, cell-level, and user-level results Cell loads available for predictions
Monte Carlo Simulation Results and Reports
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Coverage Predictions
Numerous single-RAT and multi-RAT coverage predictions

Signal level, signal quality, throughputs, quality indicators and KPIs, etc. Based on cell loads from Monte Carlo simulations or live network data Multi-layer geographic objects displayed on the map
Coverage prediction reports

User-definable detail levels
Coverage prediction export

Google Earth and industry standard formats
Coverage prediction comparison
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Specific Predictions for Various Analyses
Point analysis
Predictions on the cursor position (a given point on the map)
Subscriber/multi-point analysis
Predictions on subscriber locations or multiple points
Prediction-Measurement comparison
Predictions on imported measurement points
Multi-storey predictions
Predictions on different building floors
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Multi-RAT Co-planning Features
Advanced multi-technology network planning and optimisation

Site sharing Antenna sharing Simultaneous display and analysis of all technologies Inter-RAT handover-based neighbour planning Inter-RAT interference analysis
Integrated network planning and optimisation

For GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE radio access technologies Multi-technology network database Unified traffic model with multi-technology services and users Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE Monte Carlo simulators
Mobile traffic offloading to Wi-Fi and LTE small cells (HetNets)
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Measurements and Drive Test Data Features
CW measurements
Import, display, and analysis of CW measurements Prediction measurement comparison Statistical analysis
Drive test data

Import, display, and analysis of drive test data Graphical replay on the map User-definable graphs Call events display and analysis
Automatic and assisted propagation model calibration
Path loss tuning
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Technology-related Highlights
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GSM/GPRS/EDGE Features
Network modelling
Multi-band, multi-layer (HCS) GSM networks Frequency hopping Voice services with FR, HR, AMR codecs Data services with GPRS, EDGE, and EDGE Evolution

Monte Carlo simulations and coverage plots (service, quality, etc.) Traffic analysis and network dimensioning for voice/data service mix
Planning and optimisation

Automatic neighbour planning Automatic and interactive frequency planning (including BSIC, HSN, MAL, MAIO) Automatic cell planning Integrated GSM/UMTS/LTE planning and optimisation
UMTS/HSPA Features
Network modelling
Multi-band, multi-carrier UMTS networks Support for DB-MC-HSPA HSPA+ modelling with higher order modulations and MIMO MBMS and VoIP modelling UMTS RRM with inter-carrier power sharing

Monte Carlo simulations and coverage plots (service, quality, etc.)

Automatic neighbour planning Automatic scrambling code planning Automatic cell planning Integrated GSM/UMTS/LTE planning and optimisation
LTE/LTE-Advanced Features
Network modelling
Multi-band, multi-carrier FDD and TDD LTE networks All EUTRA frequency bands and carrier configurations Multi-layer heterogeneous network (HetNet) deployment Antenna diversity, MIMO, and beamforming smart antennas Inter-cell interference coordination (FFR, SFR, etc.)

Monte Carlo simulations and coverage plots (service, quality, etc.)

Automatic neighbour planning Automatic frequency and physical cell ID planning Automatic cell planning Integrated GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE planning and optimisation
Automatic Neighbour, Frequency, and Other Parameter Planning Features
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Automatic Neighbour Planning
Intra-technology neighbour planning

Intra-frequency/intra-carrier neighbours Inter-frequency/inter-carrier neighbours
Inter-technology neighbour planning

GSM UMTS, GSM LTE, UMTS LTE, CDMA2000 LTE, etc.
User-definable planning criteria

Coverage overlap, distance, colocation, etc. Handover start/end, T_Add/T_Drop hysteresis thresholds
Input to network optimisation processes

Automatic frequency planning Automatic BSIC, scrambling code, PN offset, physical cell ID, and preamble index planning
Automatic Frequency and Parameter Planning (GSM)
Automatic and interactive planning

Advanced allocation algorithm with multiple criteria User-definable cost function including interference, intra- and inter-technology neighbours and other constraints
Intelligent combination of multiple interference matrices from different sources: predictions, measurements, live network statistics
Frequency and hopping parameter (HSN, MAL, MAIO) planning
BSIC planning
Optimisation of network dimensioning (TRX allocation)
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Automatic Frequency and Parameter Planning (LTE)
Multi-band multi-carrier automatic planning

Interference and collision-based allocation algorithm User-definable cost function including interference, intra- and inter-technology neighbours, and other constraints Multiple, editable interference matrices from different sources: predictions, measurements, and live network statistics
Frequency and fractional frequency planning (FFR)
Physical cell ID planning considering

Physical cell ID collision and confusion PSS ID collision eNode-B-based SSS ID allocation Uplink demodulation reference signal sequence collision Cell-specific reference signal collisions Collisions of PCFICH resource element groups
Integrated Multi-technology Automatic Cell Planning Features
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Automatic Cell Planning Features
Integrated multi-technology automatic cell planning (ACP) tool

Available for GSM, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE optimisation
User-definable multi-technology optimisation targets

Coverage and quality Capacity
Automatic optimisation of network parameters

Antenna patterns and parameters (height, azimuth, tilts)
Cell powers
Site placement and selection

Automatic site placement for greenfield networks Candidate site selection for densification scenarios
Automatic Cell Planning Features (2)
Flexible and user-definable optimisation directives

Multi-technology objectives Surface and traffic-based optimisation Clutter weighting In-building multi-storey optimisation
Use of live network data

For calibrating propagation models For tuning path loss matrices
Detailed optimisation results

Step-wise implementation plans Comparative analysis of multiple what if? scenarios
Electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure analysis

Automatic Cell Planning Features (3)
Simultaneous optimisation of multiple technologies
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Atoll Detailed Overview

Confidential Do not share without prior permission

Atoll Core features

Automatic neighbour, frequency, and other parameter planning features

Integrated multi-technology automatic cell planning features

Confidential Do not share without prior permission

Confidential Do not share without prior permission

Multi-technology radio network planning and optimisation software

Windows-based native 64-bit application

Supports all major wireless technologies

Native 64-bit application

Single-RAN multi-RAT heterogeneous network modelling

In-built automation and customisation capabilities

Hardware and Software Environment

Supported operating systems

Supported database management systems

Scalable installation configurations

Confidential Do not share without prior permission

Confidential Do not share without prior permission

Atoll Core Features

Confidential Do not share without prior permission

Atoll Core features

Confidential Do not share without prior permission

Combines high performance GIS and object-oriented functions

Confidential Do not share without prior permission

Geographic Information System

Supports all types of geo data

Confidential Do not share without prior permission

Geographic Information System (2)

Supports multiple standard and proprietary formats and sources

Raw binary data

Integration with MapInfo and ArcView

Integrated vector and raster cartography editors

Calculation and Memory Management

Includes efficient memory management algorithms

Confidential Do not share without prior permission

Integrated propagation model library

Open interface to external propagation models

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Propagation Models (2)

CrossWave propagation model

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Propagation Models (3)

Standard propagation model

Path loss results tuning

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Propagation Models (4)

High performance propagation calculation engine

Distributed computing and multi-threading

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

Data import and export

Easy data filtering, sorting, grouping

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Database and Multi-user Management

Advanced database architecture

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Calculation Reports and Statistics

Printing and publishing

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Automation, Integration, and Development Tools

Open platform providing automation and data exchange services

Advanced import/export capabilities

Dedicated training and support services for developers