Drivetest Methodology

Drivetest or field measurement is one of methods used for measuring network performances. Procedural methods which suggested by ETSI can be found in ETSI EG 202 057-2 V1.3.1 (2009-02), ETSI EG 202 057-4 V1.2.1 (2008-07), ETSI TS 102 2507 V1.1.1 (2009-10), and ETSI TS 102 250-4 V1.1.1 (2003-10) 1. Generally, there are two type of Measurement using drivetest: Mobile Drivetest Mobile drivetest is done to collect data in specific route defined. 2. Stationary Drivetest For specific service like SMS and packet data, Drivetest is done in stationary mode. Collecting data is performed in specific location defined. Validity and Accuracy of Measurements To get data with adequate validity and accuracy, some criteria below have to be fulfilled: 1. Geographical Locations Based on ETSI EG 202 057-2 V1.3.1 (2009-02), it is needed to consider locations of measurement at measurement points. 5 type of geographical area to be covered by analysis points: Areas with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants classified as Category 5 Areas from 500,000 to 1,000,000 inhabitants classified as Category 4 Areas from 250,000 to 500,000 inhabitants classified as Category 3 Areas from 25,000 to 250,000 inhabitants classified as Category 2 Areas with less than 25,000 inhabitants classified as Category 1 And then, based on ETSI EG 202 057-4 V1.2.1 (2008-07), the number of test probes (analysis point location) used in the area of coverage of the system of measurements should be enough to guarantee that the measurements are representative of the coverage area and sufficient from a statistical perspective. In order to guarantee the spatial representation of the measurements, the operators should establish and deploy test probes depending on the number of active clients in each region according to rules, which should take into account the market size and demographics in the country concerned. ETSI doesnt mention specific criteria to determine the classifications. It is determined from customer data in the operator or by regulations Example: (The following rules were applicable in Spain as per July 2007). All the operators who implement a system of quality measurement should use in each region or group of regions, at least number of test probes identified in the following rules: In regions (or groups of regions) with 25,000 to 50,000 clients, at least 1 test probe. In regions (or groups of regions) with 50,000 to 100,000 clients at least 2 test probes

 In regions (or groups of regions) with 100,000 to 200,000 clients at least 3 test probes In regions (or groups of regions) with 200,000 to 400,000 clients at least 4 test probes In regions (or groups of regions) with more than 400,000 clients at least 5 test probes Regions with less than 25 000 clients should be grouped with other regions to make at least 25 000 clients, and 1 test probe used for the group. West Java has data of customers as below (assume using the mentioned rule): Name of City Number of Number of Category Number of Population Clients Analysis point (at least) Bandung 2,000,000 800,000 5 5 Cirebon 1,500,000 500,000 5 5 Sumedang 800,000 300,000 4 4 Garut 400,000 100,000 3 3 Banjar 100,000 50,000 2 2 Example of analysis point in Bandung city

Red mark indicate analysis point 2. Number of Samples ETSI on ETSI EG 202 057-4 V1.2.1 (2008-07) recommends the number of observations for quantitative variables depends on the variability of the measurements. It can be calculated by formula:

n=
where: n

Z12 / 2 a
2

.cv 2

= the number of sample required

a = expected relative accuracy Z1-/2 = the 1-/2 percentile of the standard normal distribution s = expected standard deviation (calculated from previous value or former measurements or taken from pilot study) mean(x) = expected mean value (calculated from previous value or former measurements or taken from pilot study) The value of Variation coefficient (cv) can be calculated from the formula:

cv =

s mean (x)

And, the value of Z1-/2 can be calculated from confidence level based on standard normal distribution. Confidence level 95% is adequate for measurement. Example Consider a= 2% (0.02), cv = s/mean(x) = 0.1 and confidence level 95%. Calculate value of n! Answer : First step: Find value of Z1-/2 = 95% equal 1.96 according to standard normal distribution table (see in Appendix A)

The number of samples then easily can be calculated:

n=

Z12 / 2 a
2

.cv =

1.96 2 0.02
2

.0.12 = 96.04 100 samples

3. Signal Conditions Site selectionis related to signal reception by the MS/UE. In the recommendation, the signal level at the measurement location at least -85dBm. This aims to ensure the MS can access the network and avoid failure due to coverage problems.