WCDMA -Tamatave ORANGE Radio Network Optimization

WCDMA-Tamatave ORANGE Radio

Network Optimization

Author:

Ricardo RAKOTONIAINA
Amar RAMKISSOON
NTS RNPO Department

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

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Table of Contents
List of Tables .....................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Prediction & Drive Test Summary Report.....................................................................4
1.1 Coverage Prediction Summary: ............................................................................................4
1.1.1 Engineering parameters of Sites: ...............................................................................4
1.1.2 Coverage Prediction by Best Signal Level: ................................................................5
1.2 Drive Test Report Summary..................................................................................................6
1.2.1 RSCP Active Set [dBm] ..............................................................................................6
1.2.2 Tamatave 3G Network Statistic ..................................................................................7
1.2.3 Application Throughput__DL [Kbps] ...........................................................................7
1.2.4 Application Throughput Statistics ...............................................................................8
Chapter 2 Optimization Scope for Tamatave 3G Network ............................................................9
2.1 Perform Neighbor relationship...............................................................................................9
2.2 Change Azimuth & Antenna Downtilt (mechanical or electrical) .........................................11
Chapter 3 Network Analysis after Optimization...........................................................................12
3.1 Coverage Prediction by Best Signal Level: .........................................................................12
3.2 Drive Test Report Analysis: .................................................................................................12
3.2.1 RSCP Active Set [dBm] ............................................................................................12
3.2.2 Tamatave 3G Drive Test Statistic .............................................................................14
3.2.3 Application Throughput __DL [Kbps] ........................................................................14
3.2.4 Application Throughput Statistics after Optimization ................................................16
3.3 Case Study: .........................................................................................................................17
3.3.1 Case 1:......................................................................................................................17
3.3.2 Case 2:......................................................................................................................17
3.3.3 Case 3:......................................................................................................................17
3.3.4 Case 4:......................................................................................................................17
3.3.5 Case 5:......................................................................................................................18
Chapter 4 Network parameter Optimization .................................................................................19
4.1 Network Global Parameter ..................................................................................................19
4.2 Cell level parameter.............................................................................................................20
Chapter 5 Conclusion and Recommendations ............................................................................21
5.1 Conclusion ...........................................................................................................................21
5.2 Recommendations...............................................................................................................21
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................22
A.1 Prediction Tool : ..................................................................................................................22
A.2 DT Tool : .............................................................................................................................22

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List of Tables
Table 1-1 Tamatave Engineering Parameters.......................................................................................... 4
Table 1-2 Tamatave Real Engineering Parameters ................................................................................. 6
Table 1-3 Coverage Statistics .................................................................................................................. 7
Table 2-1 Neighbor Relationship table ..................................................................................................... 9
Table 2-2 New Parameters Table............................................................................................................11
Table 3-1 Coverage Statistics after Optimization ................................................................................... 14
Table 4-1 RNC level parameters............................................................................................................ 19
Table 4-2 CIO modification..................................................................................................................... 20

List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Coverage Prediction by Best Signal Level ................................................................................ 5
Figure 1-2 RSCP of the Best Server........................................................................................................... 6
Figure 1-3 Application Throughput Coverage (DL) ..................................................................................... 7
Figure 1-4 Application Throughput_DL Histogram................................................................................... 8
Figure 3-1 Coverage Prediction by Best Signal Level after Optimization................................................. 12
st

Figure 3-2 Comparison between RSCP for 1 Best in Active Set before & after Optimization ................ 13
Figure 3-3 Comparison between Application Throughput Coverage (DL) before & after Optimization.... 15
Figure 3-4 Application Throughput _DL Histogram before & after OPTIMIZATION .............................. 16
Figure 5-1 RRU blocking antenna movement .......................................................................................... 21

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Chapter 1 Prediction & Drive Test Summary Report

1.1 Coverage Prediction Summary:

1.1.1 Engineering parameters of Sites:
Sites Basic Parameters received from Orange engineering.
Table 1-1 Tamatave Engineering Parameters

Node B name

2G

3G

Azimuth

Antenna

Antenna

Antenna

Downtilt

Downtilt

()

Height

Height

Install type

mech () 2G

mech () 3G

(m)

(m)

Cell name

N_TamataveAgence

U_Tamatave Agence_1

30

14

14

Co-

N_TamataveAgence

U_Tamatave Agence_2

150

14

14

Co-

N_TamataveAgence

U_Tamatave Agence_3

270

14

14

Co-

N_Tanamakoa

U_Tanamakoa_1

30

20.5

17

Separate

N_Tanamakoa

U_Tanamakoa_2

150

20.5

17

Separate

N_Tanamakoa

U_Tanamakoa_3

270

20.5

17

Separate

N_Anjoma

U_Anjoma_1

45

18

18

Co-

N_Anjoma

U_Anjoma_2

220

18

18

Co-

N_Anjoma

U_Anjoma_3

300

18

18

Co-

N_Verrerie

U_Verrerie_1

45

37.5

35

Separate

N_Verrerie

U_Verrerie_2

220

37.5

35

Separate

Separate

Co-

Separate

N_Verrerie

U_Verrerie_3

300

37.5

35

N_Betainomby

U_Betainomby_2

250

47.5

47.5

N_Ampasimazava

U_Ampasimazava_1

60

15

18

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1.1.2 Coverage Prediction by Best Signal Level:

The figure here after shows the coverage prediction about Tamatave 3G network.

Figure 1-1 Coverage Prediction by Best Signal Level

Note:
Coverage plots are based on the data provided by Orange on 13th August 2009.
The NodeB N_Tanamakoa not yet running due to lack of power.

Important:
Orange Optimization team have been working in the region for the 2G network, the coverage
might be different if the target sites were modified during the operations by Orange, specially for
the sites which use Co-antenna type (2G & 3G together), like as TamataveAgence Site or
Anjoma Site.

During the Single Site Verification process, it was seen that some of the engineering
parameters on the sites were not according to the data provided by Orange during the
implementation phase.

Below is the actual parameters on Site, the differences are highlighted in RED.

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Table 1-2 Tamatave Real Engineering Parameters

Node B name

2G

3G

Azimuth

Antenna

Antenna

Antenna

Downtilt

Downtilt

()

Height

Height

Install type

mech () 2G

mech () 3G

(m)

(m)

Cell name

N_TamataveAgence

U_Tamatave Agence_1

40

14

14

Co-

N_TamataveAgence

U_Tamatave Agence_2

80

14

14

Co-

N_TamataveAgence

U_Tamatave Agence_3

260

14

14

Co-

N_Tanamakoa

U_Tanamakoa_1

20.5

17

Separate

N_Tanamakoa

U_Tanamakoa_2

110

20.5

17

Separate

N_Tanamakoa

U_Tanamakoa_3

270

20.5

17

Separate

N_Anjoma

U_Anjoma_1

45

18

18

Co-

N_Anjoma

U_Anjoma_2

230

18

18

Co-

18

Co-

N_Anjoma

U_Anjoma_3

320

18

N_Verrerie

U_Verrerie_1

60

37.5

35

Separate

N_Verrerie

U_Verrerie_2

240

37.5

35

Separate

N_Verrerie

U_Verrerie_3

320

37.5

35

Separate

N_Betainomby

U_Betainomby_2

250

47.5

47.5

Co-

N_Ampasimazava

U_Ampasimazava_1

60

15

18

Separate

1.2 Drive Test Report Summary

1.2.1 RSCP Active Set [dBm]
The figure here after shows the RSCP Active Set level from the Drive Test

Figure 1-2 RSCP of the Best Server

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1.2.2 Tamatave 3G Network Statistic

The Table here after shows Coverage Statistics of Tamatave 3G Network before Optimization
Table 1-3 Coverage Statistics
-115
-85 <= RSCP
EcIo

RSCP

-95 <= RSCP

-65 <= RSCP

<=RSCP <
< -65

RSCP < -115.0

Total

Percentage

< -85
-95

-8 <= Ec/Io

2995

3256

275

6526

49.8%

-10 <= Ec/Io < -8

66

1873

379

2320

17.7%

-12 <= Ec/Io < -10

1469

1379

31

2887

22.0%

-18 <= Ec/Io < -12

86

654

440

1180

9.0%

-24 <= Ec/Io < -18

21

52

129

202

1.5%

89.5%

10.5%

Total
Percentage

3069

6705

2739

602

13115

100.0%

23.4%

51.1%

20.9%

4.6%

0.0%

100%

100.0%

95.4%

4.6%

From the statistics, its clear that for the tested region the signal is quite good.

1.2.3 Application Throughput__DL [Kbps]

The figure here after shows the Down Link Application Throughput. (Local FTP Download)
during the Drive Test.

Figure 1-3 Application Throughput Coverage (DL)

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1.2.4 Application Throughput Statistics

Figure 1-4 Application Throughput_DL Histogram

Signal degradation due to neighbor relations missing in some regions has caused the
throughput to decrease drastically (Mark in red) in figure 1-3.

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Chapter 2 Optimization Scope for Tamatave 3G

Network
The main targets of the Optimization operations performed in Tamatave were to provide a
continuous coverage for the region and to ensure that the average throughput rates for the region is
homogeneous and acceptable.

2.1 Perform Neighbor relationship

Table 2-1 Neighbor Relationship table
Cell Name

CellID

Number

Neighbor

Distance

CellID

( m)

Neighbor Cell Name

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

U_Anjoma_1

24021

1030

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

403

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

U_Tamatave Agence_2

24002

403

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

1911

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

1911

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

U_Verrerie_1

24031

3099

U_Anjoma_1

24021

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

1030

U_Anjoma_1

24021

U_Anjoma_2

24022

U_Anjoma_1

24021

U_Anjoma_3

24023

U_Anjoma_1

24021

U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

638

U_Anjoma_1

24021

U_Tamatave Agence_3

24003

638

U_Anjoma_1

24021

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

1587

U_Anjoma_1

24021

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

1587

U_Anjoma_1

24021

U_Verrerie_1

24031

2073

U_Anjoma_2

24022

U_Anjoma_1

24021

U_Anjoma_2

24022

U_Anjoma_3

24023

U_Anjoma_2

24022

U_Tamatave Agence_2

24002

638

U_Anjoma_2

24022

U_Tamatave Agence_3

24003

638

U_Anjoma_2

24022

U_Verrerie_1

24031

2073

U_Anjoma_2

24022

U_Verrerie_2

24032

2073

U_Anjoma_3

24023

U_Anjoma_1

24021

U_Anjoma_3

24023

U_Anjoma_2

24022

U_Anjoma_3

24023

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

1587

U_Anjoma_3

24023

U_Tanamakoa_3

24013

1587

U_Anjoma_3

24023

U_Verrerie_1

24031

2073

U_Betainomby_2

24042

U_Verrerie_2

24032

3105

U_Betainomby_2

24042

U_Verrerie_3

24033

3105

U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

403

U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

U_Anjoma_1

24021

638

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U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

U_Tamatave Agence_2

24002

U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

U_Tamatave Agence_3

24003

U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

1656

U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

1656

U_Tamatave Agence_2

24002

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

403

U_Tamatave Agence_2

24002

U_Anjoma_2

24022

638

U_Tamatave Agence_2

24002

U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

U_Tamatave Agence_2

24002

U_Tamatave Agence_3

24003

U_Tamatave Agence_2

24002

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

1656

U_Tamatave Agence_3

24003

U_Anjoma_1

24021

638

U_Tamatave Agence_3

24003

U_Anjoma_2

24022

638

U_Tamatave Agence_3

24003

U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

U_Tamatave Agence_3

24003

U_Tamatave Agence_2

24002

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

1911

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

U_Anjoma_1

24021

1587

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

1656

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

U_Tanamakoa_3

24013

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

U_Verrerie_1

24031

2721

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

1911

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

U_Anjoma_1

24021

1587

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

U_Anjoma_3

24023

1587

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

U_Tamatave Agence_1

24001

1656

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

U_Tamatave Agence_2

24002

1656

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

U_Tanamakoa_3

24013

U_Tanamakoa_3

24013

U_Anjoma_3

24023

1587

U_Tanamakoa_3

24013

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

U_Tanamakoa_3

24013

U_Tanamakoa_2

24012

U_Tanamakoa_3

24013

U_Verrerie_1

24031

2721

U_Tanamakoa_3

24013

U_Verrerie_3

24033

2721

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Ampasimazava_1

24051

3099

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Anjoma_1

24021

2073

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Anjoma_2

24022

2073

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Anjoma_3

24023

2073

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Tanamakoa_1

24011

2721

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Tanamakoa_3

24013

2721

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Verrerie_2

24032

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Verrerie_3

24033

U_Verrerie_2

24032

U_Anjoma_2

24022

2073

U_Verrerie_2

24032

U_Betainomby_2

24042

3105

U_Verrerie_2

24032

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Verrerie_2

24032

U_Verrerie_3

24033

U_Verrerie_3

24033

U_Betainomby_2

24042

3105

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U_Verrerie_3

24033

U_Tanamakoa_3

24013

2721

U_Verrerie_3

24033

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Verrerie_3

24033

U_Verrerie_2

24032

Legend:
Add missing Neighbor from Drive Test
Add Neighbor from prediction

2.2 Change Azimuth & Antenna Downtilt (mechanical or

electrical)
Changing parameters depend on Antenna Type,
For Co-Antenna type (2G & 3G together): only electrical Downtilt allowed
For Separate-Antenna type: azimuth & Downtilt allowed
Table 2-2 New Parameters Table
Site

Cell Name

Ampasimazava

U_Ampasimazava_1

Anjoma

U_Anjoma_1

Anjoma

U_Anjoma_2

Anjoma

U_Anjoma_3

Betainomby

U_Betainomby_2

New Azimuth

Real Azimuth

Old Tilt

New Tilt

60

45

45

220

230

300

320

250

250

80

TamataveAgence

U_Tamatave Agence_1

40

40

TamataveAgence

U_Tamatave Agence_2

80

80

TamataveAgence

U_Tamatave Agence_3

260

260

Tanamakoa

U_Tanamakoa_1

30

Tanamakoa

U_Tanamakoa_2

140

110

Tanamakoa

U_Tanamakoa_3

260

270

Verrerie

U_Verrerie_1

40

60

Verrerie

U_Verrerie_2

195

240

Verrerie

U_Verrerie_3

290

320

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Chapter 3 Network Analysis after Optimization

3.1 Coverage Prediction by Best Signal Level:
Here after is the Coverage Prediction after Optimization.

Figure 3-1 Coverage Prediction by Best Signal Level after Optimization.

3.2 Drive Test Report Analysis:

3.2.1 RSCP Active Set [dBm]

The figures below show the comparison between RSCP Active Set level from the Drive Test
before & after the Optimization

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BEFORE

AFTER

st

Figure 3-2 Comparison between RSCP for 1 Best in Active Set before & after Optimization

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3.2.2 Tamatave 3G Drive Test Statistic

The Table below shows Coverage Statistics of Tamatave 3G Network before & after
Optimization
BEFORE
-115
EcIo

RSCP

-85 <= RSCP

-95 <= RSCP

< -65

< -85

-65 <= RSCP

<=RSCP <

RSCP < -115.0

Total

Percentage

-95
-8 <= Ec/Io

2995

3256

275

6526

49.8%

-10 <= Ec/Io < -8

66

1873

379

2320

17.7%

-12 <= Ec/Io < -10

1469

1379

31

2887

22.0%

-18 <= Ec/Io < -12

86

654

440

1180

9.0%

-24 <= Ec/Io < -18

21

52

129

202

1.5%

3069

6705

2739

602

13115

100.0%

23.4%

51.1%

20.9%

4.6%

0.0%

100%

100.0%

89.5%

10.5%

Total
Percentage

95.4%

4.6%

AFTER
Table 3-1 Coverage Statistics after Optimization
-115
EcIo

RSCP

-85 <= RSCP

-95 <= RSCP

< -65

< -85

-65 <= RSCP

<=RSCP <

RSCP < -115.0

Total

Percentage

-95
-8 <= Ec/Io

2545

3115

266

5926

46.2%

-10 <= Ec/Io < -8

301

2226

512

3041

23.7%

-12 <= Ec/Io < -10

33

1529

1378

40

2980

23.2%

-18 <= Ec/Io < -12

34

458

331

824

6.4%

-24 <= Ec/Io < -18

56

59

0.5%

2880

6904

2617

429

12830

100.0%

22.4%

53.8%

20.4%

3.3%

0.0%

100%

100.0%

93.1%

6.9%

Total
Percentage

96.6%

3.3%

Above comparison indicates an improvement in both the signal level and signal quality for the focus
region.
Signal level better than -95dBm improved from 95.4% of the area to 96.6%.
Signal quality better than -12dB has increased from 89.5% to 93.1%.

3.2.3 Application Throughput __DL [Kbps]

The figures below show the Down Link Application Throughput. (Local FTP Download) during the
Drive Test after the optimization.

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BEFORE

AFTER

Figure 3-3 Comparison between Application Throughput Coverage (DL) before & after
Optimization

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3.2.4 Application Throughput Statistics after Optimization

BEFORE

AFTER

Figure 3-4 Application Throughput _DL Histogram before & after OPTIMIZATION

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By increasing the overall signal level and quality, the network quality for HSPA services has
improved greatly. Throughput levels above 2 Mbps have increased by about 5% and for
throughput above 1Mbps the service area has increased by about 13%.

3.3 Case Study:

3.3.1 Case 1:
The signal decrease because there are missing neighbor relation between N_Betainomby &
N_Verrerie. And so, the signal from U_Verrerie_3 is not very good along the main road (RN2),
indicated by A in figure 3-2.
Consequence: - HSDPA was interrupted because of Cell reselection.
- Ping pong Handover effect after adding the neighbor relation missing; this was due
to low signal of the best server.

Solutions: - Add neighbor relation missing

- Change azimuth of U_Verrerie_3 Antenna to perform the signal level along the main
road (RN2)

3.3.2 Case 2:
HSDPA service was interrupted because of poor dominance of the serving cell along the road,
indicated by B in figures 3-2 & 3-3, leading to frequent Handovers.
Solutions: Change antenna azimuth of U_Verrerie_1 & decrease the antenna Downtilt of
U_Anjoma_3 to improve the dominance along the main road

3.3.3 Case 3:
st

HSDPA service was interrupted because of missing 1 Best Signal level in Active Set along the way,
indicated by C in figures 3-2 & 3-3.
Solutions: - Change antenna azimuth of U_Verrerie_2 & decrease the antenna Downtilt of
U_Anjoma_2 to perform the signal level along the main road.
-

Add missing neighbor relation between N_Betainomby, N_Verrerie & N_Anjoma.

3.3.4 Case 4:
To have a good continuous coverage in the city, better to decrease the antenna Downtilt of
U_Anjoma_3.

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3.3.5 Case 5:
Ping pong Handover effect due to missing of a dominant SC in the region, indicated by E in figure
3-2.
It may affect the DL throughput on the region (especially around the Terminal Container Port &
Sherrit Administrative Base).
Solutions: - Change antenna azimuth of U_Ampasimazava_1 as way, the second lobe of this
antenna can cover the target region.

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Chapter 4 Network parameter Optimization

4.1 Network Global Parameter
Global parameter set based on RNC levels we have recommended to be modified are as in the
table below. For details about the recommended changes please see the column comments
Table 4-1 RNC level parameters
Parameter Name

Actual

New

Comment
Network signal quality is
very good; in such a case
the best is to measure the

Intra-freq Measure Quantity

CPICH

CPICH

RSCP, signal level,

EC/NO

RSCP

compared to quality.
To prevent unnecessary
neighbor cells getting in the

VP service 1A event relative

THD[0.5dB]

active set, to control the

6

SHO of the network

To prevent unnecessary
neighbor cells getting in the

CS non VP service 1A event

relative THD[0.5dB]

active set, to control the

6

SHO of the network

To prevent unnecessary
neighbor cells getting in the

PS service 1A event relative

threshold[0.5dB]

active set, to control the

6

SHO of the network

Force HO procedure at a

1F event absolute EcNo

threshold[dB]

signal level where services

-24

-18

are still possible.

Force HO procedure at a

1F event absolute RSCP

signal level where services

threshold[dBm]

<NULL>

-112

are still possible.

1A hysteresis[0.5dB]

To avoid Ping Pong HO

1B hysteresis[0.5dB]

To avoid Ping Pong HO

Force HO procedure at a
signal level where services

Min quality THD for SHO[dB]

-24

-18

are still possible.

Force HO procedure at a

1F event blind handover trigger

condition[dBm]

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4.2 Cell level parameter

In order to improve some of the Handovers the CIO (Cell Individual Offset) are required to be
adjusted. Below is the list of neighbor pairs to be adjusted. The normal value is 0, we would
recommend 7. This parameter helps to move the border closer, hence will allow the HO to
happen earlier.
Table 4-2 CIO modification
Cell Name

Cell ID

N Cell Name

N Cell ID

Neighbor Type

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Verrerie_2

24032

Co-Site

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Verrerie_3

24033

Co-Site

U_Verrerie_1

24031

U_Anjoma_3

24023

Adjacent

U_Verrerie_2

24032

U_Anjoma_2

24022

Adjacent

U_Verrerie_2

24032

U_Betainomby_2

24042

Adjacent

U_Verrerie_3

24033

U_Betainomby_2

24042

Adjacent

The change is required for Verrerie coverage area a the areas where the HO happens are far
from the target sites.

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Chapter 5 Conclusion and Recommendations

5.1 Conclusion
The overall network coverage for the region was good, very little load on the network; hence the
major task was focused on improving the continuous coverage for the network. Because of very
little or no apparent loads on the network, no major problems were identified.
After the optimization, the overall network quality has improved along with HSPA service quality.
Since there was no clear indication of the hot spot areas or high traffic region, the overall
network quality improvement will benefit all the regions, no specific areas have been targeted.

5.2 Recommendations
For a better service delivery, a timely communication of any ongoing optimizations and changes
performed on the network would be very helpful to enhance the service quality.
As the network expands and the load increases, a close monitoring of the network KPI and
adequate parameter tuning must be undertaken to ensure no over utilization of system
resources and a good network quality.
For smooth operations on the RF systems during optimizations phases, the RRU must not be
installed to prevent movement of the antenna for any azimuth changes or mechanical tilting.
The picture below shows an example the RRU blocking the antenna.

Figure 5-1 RRU blocking antenna movement

RRUs can be placed on the back of the antenna, if there is adequate space, or below the
antenna or on small poles next to the antenna poles.
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APPENDIX
A.1 Prediction Tool :
Genex U-Net V2.2 (HUAWEI Software Product)
Propagation Model : Okumura-Hata, Suburban

A.2 DT Tool :
Genex Probe V1.5 (HUAWEI Software Product)
UE test : E169E (USB modem), This modem support UMTS900, HSDPA only.
GPS GARMIN 60s.

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