RF Planning and Optimization
RF Planning and Optimization
Introduction Literature Review Planning Steps Optimization Objectives Proposed Methodology Expected Outcomes Discussion on Results Major KPIs Conclusion
SYNOPSIS
In this presentation, you will learn how the GSM network planning is done. Drive testing to gather radio statistics Analyze the network performance
MOTIVATION
GSM ARCHITECTURE
INTRODUCTION
What is RF Planning?
Coverage
What is RF Optimization?
Network
Analysis (Field Testing & Stats) Parameter Tuning (Soft Optimization) Physical Redesign (Hard Optimization) Maintain and Improve KPIs
LITERATURE REVIEW
Optimization
Evaluate
Coverage Frequency Interference Parameter Design Optimization
RF NETWORK CYCLE
Benchmarking Voice Quality Drive Test Parametric Tuning
In-Building Solutions
RF Planning
Traffic Engineering
RF Network Cycle
Expansion Planning
Site Survey
Frequency Planning
PLANNING STEPS
Frequency Interference
Coverage
Propagation
Capacity
Neighbor cell
Coverage
E-map
PLANNING TYPES
Coverage:
Depends upon the area (e.g. Urban, Rural, Hilly, Highway) Frequency is inversely proportional to the Wave Length
Capacity:
Always comes with coverage area Capacity must be known properly before deciding for Coverage No. of radios must be finalized as per Capacity of the area
DATA COLLECTION
Lets begin!
Data of network plan Network basic information collection The base of network plan and optimization The engineering survey data of new sites Confirm the network plan information The Engineering data of the current network Understand the current network The configuration NMS data. Understand the current network configuration Collection of various performance reports of the currently deployed network Subscribers complaints Additional information showing the network quality and users perception
RF OPTIMIZATION
Quality
OPTIMIZATION OBJECTIVES
Finding and correcting any existing problems after site implementation and integration Meeting the network quality criteria agreed Optimization is continuous and iterative process of improving overall network quality Optimization should not reduce the performance of the rest of the network Area of interest is divided in smaller areas called clusters to make optimization and follow up processes easier to handle
PROPOSED METHODOLOGY
Problem Analysis Conduct Drive testing (TEMS, NEMO etc)
Gather
statistics Subject to investigate (Faulty TRX, Coverage overlaps, drop calls, capacity & interference issues, Handover issues)
Export to MAPInfo to analyze field testing data Analyze Statistics Propose solution
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
DISCUSSION ON RESULTS
MAPINFO SNAPSHOTS
RF MAJOR KPIS
CSSR (Call Setup Success Rate) DCR (Drop Call Rate) MPD (Minutes Per Drop) HOSR (Handover Success Rate)
CONCLUSION
Customer satisfaction