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Contents

Introduction Atoll platform Mobile technologies planning and optimisation features Multi-RAT network model Conclusions

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What is Atoll?
Multi-technology Windows-based Radio Planning and Optimisation software modelling :
LTE FDD/TDD UMTS/HSPA GSM/GPRS/EDGE CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO TD-SCDMA WiMAX Microwave Links

Complete multi-technology product offering in one software Advanced radio planning & optimisation platform Scalable installation Software Development Kit allowing customisation, integration and automation

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Atoll Modular Configuration

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Hardware & software environment

Windows OS based software

32 and 64 bit operating systems Windows XP Pro/Vista/ 7 Server OS versions (ex. Windows + Citrix)

Hardware
Standard PC Single or multi-processor configurations Workstations and servers

External database support:

Oracle Sybase Adaptive Server MS SQL Server MS Access

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Atoll Configurations
Atoll is a scalable platform supporting flexible deployment scenarios Standalone
Laptop or PC

Multi-user
Workstation-based Server-based (ex. Citrix)

Hybrid
Servers, workstations and laptops in one environment

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Atoll Configurations
From simple to complex

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Atoll platform

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GIS features (1)

General features
Fast dedicated GIS Dynamic map sampling Open platform

Direct support of multiple industry standard formats

Raster Vector Web Map Service (WMS)

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GIS features (2)

Multi-resolution multi-layer Integrated cartography editor
Raster editor Vector/Polygon editor including definition of attributes

Integration with Arcview, MapInfo, WMS and Google Earth

Import: geographical data, traffic and population data Export: prediction plots (e.g coverage), vectors and polygons, etc.

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User & data management (1)

Advanced database architecture
High performance internal database Multi-user support using standard RDBMS (Oracle, MS SQL Server, Sybase, MS Access) On-demand data synchronisation Profiles and user rights management Modifications tracking feature

Highlights:
RDBMS not required for standalone configurations On-demand database connection Regionalisation and partial data loading support for big networks Flexible and easy integration within operators IT organisation

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User & data management (2)

Flexible multi-technology database model
User-definable fields and flags Customisable project templates

Intuitive import/export and migration tools

XML, ASCII,XLS or csv files User-definable import/export tools using macros/scripts

Powerful data management functions

Advanced Data Grid for easy editing Graphical data selection and filtering queries

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Propagation modelling (1)

Integrated propagation model library:
CrossWave propagation model (developed by Orange Labs) Standard propagation model (SPM) Okumura-Hata and Cost-Hata ITU propagation models: 526-5, 529, 370-7 and 1546-2 Longley-Rice based propagation model Etc.

Open interface to external propagation models :

Integration of external propagation models through the Developer Toolkit Full integration of propagation models available from 3rd party developers

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Propagation modelling (2)

SPM is a semi-deterministic propagation model suited for predictions in the 150 to 3500MHz range
It is best suited to GSM 900/1800, UMTS, CDMA2000, WiMAX, and LTE radio technologies Uses Clutter and 3D building data Automatic and assisted tuning features Models basic indoor propagation

A performance of close to 7 dB of Standard Deviation can be achieved

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Propagation modelling (3)

CrossWave propagation model

Frequency range 200 MHz to 5 GHz Supports all mobile technologies Models all cell types Suited for all types of environment

Benefits
High accuracy even without tuning Robust Easy settings Great performance Same model for all areas

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Propagation modelling (4)

Propagation model tuning :
Based on CW and drive test data (measurement module required) Manual tuning using a propagation model editor Automatic model tuning based on the Bounded Variable Least Squares technique Assisted model tuning designed for advanced calibration

Measurement-based pathloss matrixes

Drive Tests or CW data can be used to improve the propagation calculation accuracy of individual sectors
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Measurement module
CW Measurements
Import , display and analysis of CW data Prediction/Measurement comparison and statistical analysis (mean & standard deviation)

Test mobile data

Import , display and analysis of test mobile data Graphical replay on map combined with userdefined graphs Call events display and analysis

Automatic propagation model calibration and pathloss tuning

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Development tools
Atoll scripting language
Automation and scheduling of calculation tasks(e.g automatic nationwide coverage) Custom features development Macros written in Vbscript

Atoll Software Development Kit

C++ development resources for developers Development of Atoll extensions and plug-ins Dedicated training and support services

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Integration use case

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Mobile technologies planning and optimisation features

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UMTS/HSPA

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UMTS/HSPA
Network modelling
Multi-band multi-carriers networks modelling UMTS equipment modelling including RRM and inter-carrier resource sharing

Service modelling
Advance Service and User Equipment modelling VoIP modelling HSPA and HSPA+ modelling including:
DC-HSPA MIMO

Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast System modelling

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UMTS/HSPA

Traffic modelling
Multi-service traffic maps Modelling of R99/HSPA traffic mix Flexible traffic definition methods:
Live traffic spread Populations files (MapInfo/Arcview) Linear and area spreading Any combination of raster and vectors

Clutter weighting function Indoor ratio on a per clutter class basis

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UMTS/HSPA
W-CDMA simulation
State-of-the-art WCDMA simulator (Monte-Carlo based) supporting R99, HSPA and HSPA+ Multi-carrier allocation and RRM algorithms Statistical analysis of terminal distributions (mean / standard deviation) User-definable simulation areas

Simulation management and control

Multiple simulation groups Management of large areas through a regional splitting technique Batch mode and parallel calculations

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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) HSDPA/HSUPA dedicated analysis
Control/Traffic Channels quality Throughputs and rates

Handover analysis

Analysis tools and reporting

Graphical point analysis tool Multi-vendor hardware resource dimensioning (channel element dimensioning) Comprehensive and flexible reports on userdefined areas
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UMTS/HSPA

Neighbour planning
Manual and automatic multi-carrier neighbour planning

Scrambling code planning

Automatic Scrambling Code allocation Scrambling Code plan consistency check Scrambling Code interference analysis

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GSM/GPRS/EDGE

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GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Network modelling
Support of multiple-band networks Support of frequency hopping (base band and synthesised) Control of frequencies distribution: frequency layers, border constraints

Network analysis
Network dimensioning Traffic analysis
15'E 420'E 425'E

Service and interference analysis

Prediction plots per cell layer Prediction plots for coverage and quality User equipment modelling
Multi-Band ( ex. 900 / 1800 / 1900) Technologie (GSM / GPRS / EDGE )
5050'N 5050'N 415'E

420'E

425'E

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GSM/GPRS/EDGE

Neighbour list planning

Manual and automatic neighbour planning Inter-system neighbour planning (GSMUMTS,)

Interference matrix generation

IM can be generated from predictions, drivetest data and OMC-R measurements.

Interference matrix display tool

Visual display on the map Victim/interferer analysis

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GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Automatic Frequency Planning module
Multi-layered networks support Frequency hopping parameters (HSN, MAIO and MAL) allocation Editable cost function based on a soft penalty approach BSIC allocation

Interactive Frequency Planning tool

Candidate channels list creation based on AFP cost function Victim or interferer analysis Powerful display features

Open interface to external AFP tools

External AFP tools can be easily and seamlessly integrated with Atoll
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3 GPP Multi-RAT network model

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3GPP Multi-RAT
Designed for integrated GSM/UMTS/LTE networks in a single project Allows multi-technology sites Provides antenna sharing Models Multi-technology services Supports Common Traffic Runs Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE Monte-Carlo simulator

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3GPP Multi-RAT
Multi-Technology Network Model Common Traffic Model

Combined Monte-Carlo Simulator

Coverage & Quality

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Combined Monte-Carlo Simulator

Supports GSM/UMTS/LTE radio access technologies Technology independent traffic is shared across supported technologies Multi-RAT services are assigned according to their priorities Simulation results range from global performance to individual mobile failure causes Detects capacity and quality issues

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Inter-technology analysis

Inter-technology neighbours planning

Inter-system handover planning

Inter-technology interference analysis

Inter-band interference Wide band noise

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ACP

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Atoll ACP
Unique 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

Automatic Cell Planning to increase Coverage and Capacity

Site selection Antenna selection & parameter optimisation (azimuth, mechanical & electrical tilt, height) Pilot Power
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Atoll ACP

Available for GSM, UMTS, LTE and WiMax modules Designed to support multi-technology GSM/UMTS/LTE networks Green field as well as existing network optimisation scenarios Complex multiple objective criteria Allows to weight required changes against possible improvements

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Atoll ACP
Optimisation features:
Network coverage and quality Network capacity

Through automatic adjustments of selected network parameters

Site selection Antenna parameters
Type Azimuth and mechanical tilt Electrical downtilt

Transmit Power (Pilot)

User-driven optimisation process

Surface / traffic-based optimisation Convergence criteria

Full use of live network data

Tuned propagation models Drive-test calibrated pathloss matrixes
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Atoll Highlights

Advanced radio planning & optimisation features Robust & scalable platform Integrated optimisation tools (AFP/ACP) Software Development Kit allowing customisation and integration Strong and focussed customer support organisation

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