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Multi-technology Windows-based Radio Planning and Optimisation software modelling the following technologies:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE UMTS/HSPA CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO TD-SCDMA WiMAX LTE Microwave Links
Hardware
Standard PC, minimum RAM 1Gb Support of dual and quad processor configurations
Multi-user configurations:
Oracle 9i & 10g Sybase Adaptive Server V 12.5 MS SQL Server 2005 and 2008 MS Access
Atoll Configurations
Atoll is scalable platform and supports flexible deployment scenarios Standalone
Workstation and laptop
Multi-user workstation-based
Multi-user server-based (Citrix)
Distributed Servers (regional) Centralised server farm
Features
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. General features GSM/GPRS/EDGE UMTS/HSPA LTE CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO ACP
1. General features
Digital Elevation Models (up to 1m resolution) Land use and clutter files (255 classes) 3D building data Traffic data Population data Raster map, satellite and aerial shots Vector data
Highlights:
RDBMS not required for standalone configurations. Support of disconnection and reconnection to the database Distributed configurations (regional teams) are supported Flexible and easy integration within operators IT organisation
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Benefits
Accuracy near transmitter (high resolution) Calculation time and disk space optimization far from transmitter (lower resolution) Network-wide calculations dramatically improved
Transmitter
Printing up to A0 format
User-definable page layout Support of real printing scales (e.g 1:100 000) Support of multiple layers and transparency
Distributed computing
Support of dual and quad processor workstations/servers
Calculations performed on 2/4 processors Increase by 100%/200% of performance Background calculation
Workstation 2
Workstation 1
Batch calculation
Scripts and macros Scheduling
user 1
user 2
user 3
user 4
user 5
user 6
user 7
Measurement module
CW Measurements
Import , display and analysis of CW data Prediction/Measurement comparison and statistical analysis (mean & standard deviation) Automatic propagation model tuning
Development tools
Atoll scripting language
Automation and scheduling of calculation tasks(e.g nationwide coverage) Macros written in VBscript Targeted at Atoll super-users and administrators
2. GSM/GPRS/EDGE
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Frequency bands and frequency groups
Support of multiple-band networks Support of frequency hopping (base band and synthesised) Control of frequencies distribution: frequency layers, border constraints
Network model
Subcell concept for parameter definition: BCCH, TCH, TCH_inner Modelling of multi-band and concentric cells Transmission diversity modelling Support for DTX, Power control and AMR
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Traffic integration
Dimensioning
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Automatic Frequency Planning module
Multi-layered networks and concentric cells support Support of frequency hopping and DTX Frequency hopping parameters (HSN, MAIO and MAL) allocation User-definable constraints (separation, border restrictions, ) Editable cost function based on a soft penalty approach BSIC allocation
3. UMTS/HSPA
UMTS/HSPA
Network modelling
Traffic modelling
Overview
Network database
Traffic database
Traffic cartography
WCDMA simulator WCMA simulator (Monte-Carlo distributions) (Monte-Carlo distributions) or Fixed Loading
Reports
UMTS/HSPA
Dual-band networks modelling Multiple carriers modelling UMTS equipment modelling including RRM and inter-carrier resource sharing HSPA and HSPA+ modelling
MIMO Higher order modulation schemes
UMTS/HSPA
Network modelling
UMTS equipment database
Carrier selection parameters Channel element usage vs. service table WCDMA parameters: MUD, rake factor etc.
UMTS/HSPA
Traffic modelling
Modelling of HSPA/R99 traffic mix Multiple traffic definition methods:
Spreading of live traffic using pilot coverage areas Traffic map generation from populations files (MapInfo/Arcview) Traffic spreading within polygons and along vectors Raster traffic density maps
Combination of different traffic definition methods (e.g: live traffic data -> voice service, population density -> data services) Clutter weighting function Indoor ratio on a per clutter class basis
UMTS/HSPA
W-CDMA simulation
State-of-the-art WCDMA simulator (Monte-Carlo based) supporting R99, HSPA and HSPA+ Terminal distributions based on service and traffic data User-definable number of terminal distributions and convergence parameters Statistical analysis of terminal distributions (mean / standard deviation) User-definable simulation / focus areas
UMTS/HSPA
Predictions studies
Based on simulation results or user-defined load values Pilot coverage and pilot quality analysis Services areas (DL, UL, effective) Interference analysis (pilot pollution, noise rise) Quality analysis (BER, BLER, FLER) Handover analysis Scrambling Code interference analysis
UMTS/HSPA
UMTS/HSPA
Inter-technology co-planning
Site sharing Simultaneous display/analysis of dual technology networks Inter-system handover planning
4. LTE
LTE features
Network modelling
Traffic modelling
Overview
Network database
Traffic database
Traffic cartography
Reports
Automatic allocation of neighbours, physical cell IDs, and frequencies (AFP) (Optional) Network verification possible using test mobile data
Network Parameters
Network-Level Parameters
Cyclic prefix PDCCH and PUCCH channel overheads Switching point periodicity for TDD frames Uplink power control margin Serving cell layer selection System-level constants (Hard-coded in Atoll)
Width of a resource block (180 kHz) Frame duration (10 ms)
Other control channel overheads defined by 3GPP (calculated based on 3GPP specs)
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Network Parameters
Bearers (Modulation and Coding Schemes)
User-selectable modulations (QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM) User-definable coding rates (e.g. 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, etc.) User-definable bearer efficiencies (useful bits per resource element) User-definable reception characteristics
Bearer selection thresholds for link adaptation Quality indicator graphs BLER used to model the effect of errors in data reception
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MIMO Systems
Multiple Input Multiple Output Systems
Supported MIMO systems:
Transmit and receive diversity Improves the CINR Usually used in coverage areas with bad radio conditions Single-User MIMO (SU-MIMO) (or Spatial Multiplexing) Improves throughput
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Traffic Modelling
Traffic Data
Traffic maps and subscriber lists Various types of traffic maps:
Raster traffic maps Vector traffic maps Live traffic maps Traffic density maps
Subscribers Live Traffic Data Vector Traffic Data Raster Traffic Data
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Traffic Modelling
Services
Modelling of Voice and Data services Support for service priorities considered for scheduling and RRM Modelling of traffic demand parameters:
Minimum throughput demand = GBR Maximum throughput demand = MBR Activity factor for voice type services
Mobility Types
Modelling of mobile speed Used for bearer selection, and channel quality indicator graphs
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Traffic Modelling
User Profiles
Service usage characteristics for categories of users
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Coverage Predictions
Coverage Predictions
Signal level based coverage plots:
Best server plot based on downlink reference signal levels Multiple server coverage based on downlink reference signal levels Reference signal, SCH/PBCH, PDSCH, and PUSCH signal level plots Reference signal, SCH/PBCH, PDSCH, and PUSCH CNR plots
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Coverage Predictions
Number of Servers
Coverage by DL CINR
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Coverage by UL CINR
Scheduling and radio resource allocation based on service priorities and scheduling methods:
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Simulation Results
For each cell
UL and DL traffic loads UL noise rise UL and DL aggregate cell throughputs Traffic input and connection statistics
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5. CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
Network modelling
Traffic modelling
Overview
Network database
Traffic database
Traffic cartography
Reports
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
Carrier modelling
Multi-carrier support Carrier type support: 1xRTT, 1xEV-DO (CDMA2000) Cell parameter can be defined on a per carrier basis
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
Network modelling
CDMA / CDMA 2000 equipment database
Carrier selection parameters Channel element usage per service type CDMA parameters: MUD factor, rake factor CDMA equipment defined on a per site basis Support of multiple antennas per transmitter Cell parameter defined on a per carrier basis
Traffic modelling
Multi-service traffic database Multiple traffic definition methods :
Spreading of live traffic data using pilot coverage areas Traffic map generation from population files (MapInfo, ArcView) Traffic spreading within polygons and along vectors Raster traffic demand maps
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
CDMA simulation
Advanced and proven CDMA/CDMA2000 simulator (Monte-Carlo based) User-definable simulation parameters (number of snapshots, convergence criteria) Statistical analysis of terminal distributions (mean/standard deviation) Batch mode and parallel calculations
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
CDMA prediction studies
Ec/Io pilot coverage plots Forward and reverse Eb/Nt coverage maps Service areas: pilot, forward & reverse traffic Handoff areas by handoff type Number of servers and pilot pollution Total forward link noise and noise rise plots and more
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
Network and radio parameter
Detailed FCH and SCH modelling 1xRTT Radio configuration modelling
Data services
SCH variable rate and FCH activity factor modelling SCH/FCH forward/reverse Eb/Nt thresholds
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
1XRTT simulation and prediction studies
Extended multi-service Monte Carlo simulations SCH and FCH power control modelling Reverse and forward link SCH data rate downgrading modelling Forward and reverse coverage per SCH rate Reporting
ACP
Atoll ACP
New Concept of ACP implemented as an integrated Function of the Planning Tool
Easy to use & administrate One GUI for RF Planning & ACP Common HW and system infrastructure Common database
Atoll ACP
Available for GSM, UMTS, LTE and WiMax modules Designed to support dual technology GSM/UMTS networks Green field as well as existing network optimisation scenarios
Atoll ACP
Optimisation features:
Network coverage Network capacity
Atoll Highlights
Advanced radio planning & optimisation features Robust & scalable platform