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Introduction
The PGM-A propagation model enables customers migrating from Asset to
re-use their tuned Asset macrocell models within Planet EV. The algorithms
used in the PGM-A propagation model are modified versions of those used in
the PGM propagation model included with Planet EV. As you would do in
Asset, you can define model parameters (k-factors) that influence results.
Using the PGM-A propagation model, you will produce results that are
comparable to those achieved using Asset in the most common
implementations of the model. Results will not be precisely the same.
However, performance is very comparable to Asset.
Although it is typically recommended that you use Planet EV models and tune
them using measurements, it can be a more cost effective approach to
replicate Asset models in Planet EV using the PGM-A model as there is no
need to retune models.
This document provides the information necessary to successfully use the
PGM-A propagation model, and it is intended for use during evaluation
periods or when Marconi Wireless implementation services are not being
used. This document explains how to add the PGM-A propagation model and
associated user documentation to Planet EV, details some key differences
between the PGM and the PGM-A propagation models, and explains how to
edit the PGM-A propagation model.
The performance of prediction generation using the PGM-A model has
proven to be very similar to that of the original Asset predictions.
However, the performance is not guaranteed and use of this model is optional.
All efforts will be made to support this propagation model in the event of a
defect; however, it is distributed as an Add-on tool that is not part of the
standard software warranty.
The geodata (height and clutter data) must be the same files as those
available in Asset in order to achieve similar results.
Clutter classes must have the same names or be mapped using the
Planet EV Clutter Property Assignment dialog box.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
For every Asset model, repeat the steps of the workflow to create
a model (.dpm) file in Planet EV.
In the Propagation Model Type dialog box, choose PGM-A and click
OK.
The Propagation Model Editor opens.
On the Settings tab, in the Frequency box, define the frequency as shown
in the FREQUENCY column of the Model-List001.XML file.
In the Receiver Height box, define the receiver height as shown in the
MOBILE-HEIGHT column of the Model-List001.XML file.
From the Earth Curvature list, choose one of the following options:
Click Edit.
The PGM-A Parameters dialog box opens.
On the General tab, in the Model Type section, choose one of the
following options:
If you chose the 2-piece model, in the Distance box, define the distance
(in meters) at which to use the constants K1 (near) and K2 (near).
13 If clutter through loss is used in the Asset model, enable the Enable the
Path Clutter check box and define the distance as the K12 value
contained in the Model-List001.XML file or Asset GUI.
14 Click the Diffraction tab.
18 When you have finished editing the propagation model parameters, click
OK.
19 Create a .cpa file to associate with the model. See Creating a .cpa file for
the PGM-A propagation model on page 10.
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In the Clutter Property Assignment dialog box, ensure that the clutter
classes contained in the Model-List001.XML file are listed in the
Reference Name box.
Define the Clutter Absorption Loss for each clutter class as contained in
the OFFSET column of the Model-List001.XML file.
Define the Through Clutter Loss for each clutter class as contained in
the MOBILE-HEIGHT3 column of the Model-List001.XML file.
From the File menu, choose Save As to save the .cpa file.
In the Save As dialog box, in the File Name box, type a name for the file
and click Save.
Click Close.
In the Propagation Model Editor, choose File Save to save the new
propagation model.
10 In the Save As dialog box, in the File Name box, type the same name for
the propagation model as that used in Asset and click Save.
11 Click Close.
The new propagation model is added to the Propagation Models node in
the Project Data category of the Project Explorer.
For additional information on propagation models, or for information on
working with Planet EV, see the Planet EV User Guide.
P TX
K1
K2
With the two-piece model, both K1 and K 2 can be assigned two sets of values.
One set is used for d< distance and the other for d> distance, where distance is
the distance in meters away from the base site specified in the Model Editor.
K 3 is the multiplying factor for log( H eff ). It compensates for gain due to antenna
height.
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Diffraction is the value calculated for loss due to diffraction over an obstructed path.
The value produced is a negative number, so a positive multiplication factor, K 4 is
required.
K CLUTTER is the gain in dB for the clutter type at the mobile position in Planet DMS. In
Planet EV, K CLUTTER represents a loss.
H meff is the mobile effective antenna height.
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K-Factor mapping
K factors in the Asset propagation model can be mapped to those in the PGM
model as follows:
K 1 = ( k 1 3k 2 + k 4 log ( H ms ) )
K 2 = k 2 pa
K 3 = ( k 5 3k 6 )
K4 = k7
K5 = k6
K6 = k3
Where
The capital letter K indicates a K-factor in the PGM propagation model and
small letter k indicates a K-factor in the Asset model.
In the mapping equation for K1, the k4(logHms) term is only valid if the
Rx height is defined globally and not per clutter. If the Rx height is
defined by clutter, then the Rx height must be set to zero.
Clutter parameters
The following table contains a comparison between the parameters in the
Asset model versus those in the PGM model.
Asset Model
PGM
Offset-loss (dB)
Height
Separation (m)
Clutter Separation
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Asset Model
PGM
Through-loss (dB)
Through-loss Distance
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