Long Term

Evolution(LTE) Radio
Network Planning Using
Atoll
 What is LTE?

LTE is the next generation of

Mobile broadband technology

Data rates of 100 Mbps

It is the next level after UMTS 3G

technology

Works with IP!

LTE Advantages

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LTE v/s Other technologies
2G 2G
to 4G Evolution 3G
and data download
4G
rates
(14.4 (14.4 (1
Kbps Mbps Gbps
) ) )

2.5G LTE
(384 (115
Kbps Mbps
) )
Technical Architecture
What is an LTE Network made up of?
LTE Technologies

OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) for

downlink

SC-FDMA (Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple

Access) for uplink

MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output)

SAE (System Architecture Evolution)

LTE Architecture

Source: Ericsson (2009)

LTE Network Elements
Evolved Node B (eNB)
Supports air interface
Provides radio resource management functions
Serving Gateway (SGW)
Provides Mobility
Responsible for Routing and Forwarding
Packet Data Network Gateway (PDN GW)
Provides connectivity to Internet
Provides QoS and mobility between 3G and non-3G
networks
Mobility Management Entity (MME)
Manages mobility and provides security
Operates in control plane and provides authentication
Multiple Access Approaches

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Key LTE Radio Access Features

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Spectrum Flexibility

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LTE Radio Access Downlink
OFDM

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LTE DL Physical Resources

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LTE Radio Access Uplink
SC-FDMA Single Carrier FDMA (DFTS-OFDM)

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Multi-antenna Transmission
Examples
LTE DL peak rate (Theoretical)
64 QAM and 20 MHz and 4x4 MIMO

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LTE Key Features Summary

Source : http://www.slideshare.net/allabout4g/3gpp-lte-rel-8-overview?qid=66da909e-
0003-4b26-90db-cb4942060d53&v=&b=&from_search=4
LTE Key Features Summary (contd)

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qid=66da909e-0003-4b26-90db-cb4942060d53&v=&b=&from_search=4
Each segment of the ecosystem has a role to play in
LTEs success
Network Content & Content &

Component Device

Infrastructure Applications Application

Vendors Providers

Providers Developers Distributors

Dual-mode chips
to enable seamless Demonstrated Innovative Focused efforts to New, innovative
3G/4G coexistence
potential through 4G applications that understand & GUI designs to take
Greater
computational lab tests and trials take advantage of address end-user advantage of rich
power on board
LTEs bandwidth and requirements multimedia content
Improved
battery life for Possibly, multi-
media-intensive
applications
latency among consumers and applications

standard base
Source: LTE towards mobile broadband Altman Vilandrie & company (2009)
characteristics and businesses
What is Atoll?
Atoll is a 64-bit multi-technology wireless network design and optimisation platform
that supports wireless operators throughout the network lifecycle, from initial design
to densification and optimisation.
Atoll includes integrated single RAN multiple RAT network design capabilities for
both 3GPP (GSM/UMTS/LTE/NB-IoT) and 3GPP2 (CDMA/LTE/NB-IoT) technology
streams. It provides operators and vendors with a powerful native 64-bit framework
for designing and optimising multi-technology networks.
TheAtoll Live moduleallows integrating live network measurement data such as
KPIs and UE/cell traces with predictions and adds open-loop SON capabilities to Atoll.
Atoll supports multi-technology HetNets, C-RAN deployment, small cell planning, and
also provides IoT network design and optimisation capabilities through the IoT/LPWA
and NB-IoT modules.
Atolls integration and automation features help operators smoothly automate
planning and optimisation processes through flexible scripting and SOA-based
mechanisms. Atoll supports a wide range of implementation scenarios, from
standalone to enterprise-wide server-based configurations.
With more than 8000 active licenses installed with 500+ customers in 140 countries,
Atoll has become the industry standard for radio network planning and optimisation.

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What are Atoll General Concepts?

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What is LTE Planning Workflow in
Atoll?

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Clutter:
Clutter refers to a Land Use/Land Cover classification of surface
features which impact on radio wave propagation. These
features are classed according to their physical and electrical
properties.
Geographic Data Properties (clutter
classes):

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Heights in MAP:
Clutter altitude: aka Digital Terrain Model (DTM) is a
continuous model of ground-level land surface,
represented by a digital raster grid with each grid cell
holding an elevation value. A DTM is a fundamental
data input for radio propagation studies in that terrain
blocks and reflects radio waves.

Clutter height: the average building height on clutter.

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Standard Predictions:
(Coverage by Transmitter)

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Standard Predictions:
(Coverage by signal level)

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Thank You!
Wed like to answer any questions that you
have
Sources
http://www.slideshare.net/allabout4g/3gpp-lte-rel-
8-overview?qid=66da909e-0003-4b26-90db-cb4942060d5
3&v=&b=&from_search=4
http://www.slideshare.net/tbodog/lte-workshop-frisco/7
https://www.slideshare.net/JaChangMa/lte-rf-planning-too
l-atoll
http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/cellulartelecomms
/lte-long-term-evolution/3g-lte-basics.php
http://tech.saroscorner.com/2009/10/are-you-looking-for
-long-term-evolution.html
http://www.ericsson.com/ericsson/corpinfo/publications
/review/2007_03/files/5_LTE_SAE.pdf