ASSET v7.0: Radio Network Planning

ASSET v7.
0
Radio Network Planning
Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International
Industry Challenges
Keep up with all the new technologies using a planning product that has a proven track record Plan radio network rollouts/expansions with minimal CAPEX maximizing the ROI
Get the most out of your existing network and minimize your OPEX Quickly produce and keep up to date nationwide coverage maps
Have a central repository of all radio network information in an integrated system of network management applications
Manage a complex multi-technology & vendor network

ASSET capability summary
Powerful Optimisation and Financial Analysis Capability

The ENTERPRISE platform

MW Link Planning Web Viewer
DT Post Processing
Performance Management
RF Planning
Configuration Management
Live Network
Features highlights
Multi-technology Site Database

ASSET features a
multi-technology site database
Inventory-lite, tailored
for radio network planning needs
Site data can be

updated from Live Network, in near realtime, via the EWS interface
GSM/UMTS/LTE or
CDMA/LTE co-located sites can be viewed and planned from the same project
Multi-band Antenna Installations

ASSET is able to
represent multi-band antennas across different technology layers (GSM900, GSM1800, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, etc.)
Azimuth & tilt can be

changed on one technology and be reflected on all other relevant layers
Propagation Modelling
ASSET features a number of Empirical and Deterministic propagation models
Automatic and manual model tuning is available, plus the ability to improve their accuracy using measurements Some model highlights include:
Myriad Universal model
Hata-based, Std. Macrocell Model with LOS and NLOS parameters

3rd party models by Siradel, Wavecall, AWE and Orange Labs
GIS- Map view

ASSETs own GIS has
been designed specifically with the Mobile Network Planner in mind
ASSET uses MapInfo

Vector format and can also export to MapInfo
ASSETs GIS features

a comprehensive set of display and layering options
Key cell parameters

can be edited from the GIS
Google Earth
TM
KML Export
ASSET V7.0 supports KML as one of its GIS export formats
Coverage Map Generation & Printing

ASSET, coupled
with the ARRAYWIZARD module, can schedule and produce nationwide coverage and interference plots
These plots can

be published over the Web using the WEBWIZARD module or printed to a plotter
Financial Analysis
ASSETs Financial Analysis module enables operators to integrate optimal network design, with the best financial returns.
With the FA module you can:
Analyse the potential and

current revenue for a given area or service
Maximise current network

revenue, with minimum investment
Get the best ROI when rolling

out a new service (e.g. HSPA data)
Roll out the best possible

network to see the greatest return at network launch
Traffic Modelling
ASSET can models
traffic via multitechnology terminals.
Data Terminals use a

Bearer & Service model that allows for Adaptive Modulation and Coding Modelling
Traffic can be spread to

a single point, a polygon (hotspot), vector (roads, railway) or based on clutter types, as well as, indoors and outdoors
GSM Planning Support

ASSET has a number of tools to help with the task of planning the different network parameters, such as: BSIC planner
MA List Planner MALID Planner
MAIO Planner
HSN Planner
It also has Frequency Hopping Support for Site, Baseband and Synthesised modes
GSM Frequency Planning

In ASSET it is possible to generate Interference Tables that can then be used by any 3rd party AFP tool Interference Analysis is possible between the different Carrier and Cell Layers Frequency Plan Reports are provided to help with the plans analysis
GSM Capacity Analysis

ASSET can analyse GSM traffic in order to provide you with the required number of TRXs to serve the network traffic Traffic can be either Live traffic or spread based on clutter distribution
UMTS Planning Support

Comprehensive WCDMA modelling including:
CPICH Power
Common Channels Powers Handover Margins UL Noise Rise DL Traffic Power
Detailed UMTS Resources modelling up to 6 resources can be defined including Channel Elements, Codes, etc Comprehensive yet fast Monte Carlo simulations
UMTS Capacity Analysis

Soft and Hard Capacity Analysis Possibility to simulate the network under specified loading conditions or to calculate loading by running simulation snapshots Dual technology terminals that allow simulation of GSM & UMTS networks simultaneously
HSPA+ Technology Support

Complete HSPA+ support including:
Dynamic HSDPA Power
Number of HS-DSCH Channels HS-SCCH HSUPA
Ability to define any arbitrary Modulation and Coding scheme Large number of key HSPA arrays to accurately assess the performance of the network and the impact on R99 users
LTE Planning Support

All major technical LTE
technology features will be modelled including:
Support for TDD/FDD/H-FDD

mode of operation Frequency Bands\EARFCN and Frame structures Carriers, Bearers, Services and Terminal Types Modelling of OFDMA in the downlink and SC-OFDMA in the uplink Adaptive Modulation and Coding
LTE Capacity analysis

Advanced Antenna
Systems\MIMO support
Coverage and Capacity

planning using the Monte Carlo simulator
Detailed outputs and

reports
Automatic Frequency,
Cell ID & Neighbour Planning/Analysis
Automatic Cell Planning

and Financial Analysis
Carried Traffic Analysis

The detailed capacity analysis in ASSET V7.0 is accompanied with a
Carried Traffic Analysis that allows for quick identification of potential transmission network bottlenecks. This analysis is available for all technologies including LTE
Automatic Cell Planning Capability

An ACP is integrated into ASSET Users are able to optimise the network performance of GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE and WiMAX networks by automatically selecting the most appropriate power and antenna parameters It provides a fast an easy way of integrating a new site or cell in an existing network
Neighbour Analysis
Neighbour Analysis in ASSET is multi-technology It is possible to plan and analyse Neighbour relations for GSM, UMTS and WiMAX Neighbours can be added manually or using the Neighbour Wizard which can import the Neighbour relations from a file
With the RANOPT module, measured neighbour lists can be compared with the planned neighbours and allow for addition/deletion of them
Measurements Support
ASSET can import Drive Test Measurement Data and then:
Overlay it on top the predicted coverage Use it to improve the accuracy of the coverage predictions Use it to plan Neighbours based on measurements
TEMS and other formats are supported
Web Enabled Data Interface + WFS

Allows the presentation of any web data from an external source
hosted by a Web Server. Site data can be overlaid onto this.
WFS client, which allows the display of any geo-referenced data on

the GIS, such as MMRs and others
Enterprise Web Services (EWS)

The EWS (ENTERPRISE Web Services) provides several interfaces for
accessing and manipulating ASSET data.
EWS affords the ability of near real time integration of backend B2B systems with
ASSET data thereby providing workflow automation in a corporate infrastructure
Conclusions
ASSET Value proposition summary

The most widely deployed Radio Network Planning tool
Over 300 customers worldwide with 9 of the 10 largest operator groups Local presence in every major market
True Multi-technology support on the same project

No need to synchronise multiple single-technology projects Easy modelling of multi-tech sites and multi-band antennas
The most powerful and reliable Site Database

The most resilient and scalable Oracle DB design The natural centre of an integrated tools environment
A company with proven track record

Long term roadmap covering all current and future technologies from an end to end network perspective
Trusted by 9 out of 10 of the Worlds largest operators
www.aircominternational.com
Additional slides
Extended Character Set Support

In ASSET V7.0 extended character set support is available
Mobile WiMAX (16e) support

A comprehensive list of features and functionality to support Mobile WiMAX networks based on 802.16e technology Features supported include: SOFDMA, TDD/FDD duplexing, modelling of different sub-channel allocation zones, adaptive modulation and coding and MIMO systems. Plus: Automatic Frequency and PN index planners, PUSC Group planner and Adaptive Antenna Systems support (Beamforming).
Key differentiators vs Forsk & Mentum

AIRCOM ASSET
Comprehensive planning of GSM, UMTS and LTE networks True, large multi-user planning environment True multi-technology planning in a single project Financial Analysis capabilities Own GIS designed for Mobile Networks Integrated AFP and ACP tools
FORSK ATOLL
MENTUM PLANET
Key differentiators vs Forsk & Mentum

AIRCOM ASSET FORSK ATOLL MENTUM PLANET
3rd party propagation models supported

Comprehensive permissions modelling for Groups ,Users and Objects Integration of Products and Consultancy services
Proven at over 300 customers worldwide

Local presence: number of offices
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ASSET v7.

Manage a complex multi-technology & vendor network

ASSET capability summary

Powerful Optimisation and Financial Analysis Capability

The ENTERPRISE platform

Multi-technology Site Database

Site data can be

Multi-band Antenna Installations

Azimuth & tilt can be

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

Hata-based, Std. Macrocell Model with LOS and NLOS parameters

GIS- Map view

ASSET uses MapInfo

ASSETs GIS features

Key cell parameters

ASSET V7.0 supports KML as one of its GIS export formats

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

Coverage Map Generation & Printing

These plots can

Analyse the potential and

Maximise current network

Get the best ROI when rolling

Roll out the best possible

Data Terminals use a

Traffic can be spread to

GSM Planning Support

GSM Frequency Planning

GSM Capacity Analysis

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

UMTS Planning Support

UMTS Capacity Analysis

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

HSPA+ Technology Support

LTE Planning Support

Support for TDD/FDD/H-FDD

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

LTE Capacity analysis

Coverage and Capacity

Detailed outputs and

Automatic Cell Planning

Carried Traffic Analysis

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

Automatic Cell Planning Capability

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

TEMS and other formats are supported

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

Web Enabled Data Interface + WFS

WFS client, which allows the display of any geo-referenced data on

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

Enterprise Web Services (EWS)

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

ASSET Value proposition summary

True Multi-technology support on the same project

The most powerful and reliable Site Database

A company with proven track record

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

Trusted by 9 out of 10 of the Worlds largest operators

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

Extended Character Set Support

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International

Mobile WiMAX (16e) support

Copyright 2009 AIRCOM International