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Summary
Introduction
Single-RAT and multi-RAT heterogeneous network (HetNets) planning and optimisation features
Technology-related highlights
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Introduction
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Introduction
More than 5500 active licenses installed with 300+ customers in 100 countries
Highlights
Hardware
Single- or multi-core standard Windows-based workstations and servers Virtualisation machines using VMWare ESXi 4.x or 5.1
Atoll 32-bit:
Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), and 7 (32-bit and 64-bit),
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit), and 2008 R2
Microsoft Access
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Deployment Scalability
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Modular Configuration
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Atoll Core
Atoll Core is the platform which interconnects all Atoll technology modules and extensions
All Atoll technology modules and extensions are based on Atoll Core and use its features
Licence management
Data exchange services Task automation and development services
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User Interface
Powerful and intuitive user interface designed for radio network planning and optimisation
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High performance built-in GIS optimised for radio network planning and optimisation
Real-time zooming, locating, and panning experience using a unique dynamic sampling mechanism Multi-resolution and multi-layer data Supports large country-wide geo data
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Atoll 64-bit is capable of accessing and efficiently utilising more than 4 GB of memory
2000 GB under Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter and Enterprise versions Provides extensive computation capabilities in demanding tasks
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Propagation Models
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Advantages
Universal model suits all situations High prediction accuracy, even without prior tuning High performance Robust Easy to set up and use
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Model tuning
Using CW and drive test measurements Automatic, manual, or assisted tuning
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Data Management
Site, transmitter, microwave link data, coverage prediction export to Google Earth
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User management
User accounts and profiles Access privileges for database tables, columns, and records, as well as various components of the user interface
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Comprehensive reporting
Statistics for coverage predictions including surface, traffic, and clutter information Population-based reports and statistics Custom reports using Atolls macro/scripting capabilities Custom microwave link reports using keywords and report templates
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Development tools
C++ resources for developers Integration of external custom and 3rd party modules to Atoll
Single-RAT and Multi-RAT Heterogeneous Network (HetNets) Planning and Optimisation Features
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Network model
Network elements Configuration parameters Equipment
Traffic model
Coverage predictions
Automatic planning
Automatic neighbour planning Automatic frequency and parameter planning Automatic cell planning
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Network Model
Sites
BTS/node-B/eNode-B locations and parameters
Transmitters
Sectors, installed antennas and radios
Cells/subcells
Carriers used by radios installed on sectors
Repeaters
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Radio configurations
Frame definition
Quality indicators
BER, FER, BLER, etc.
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Network Equipment
Antennas
Single-beam, multi-beam, smart antennas (depending on the technology)
Reception equipment
Codecs, modulation and coding scheme thresholds, quality indicator graphs, MIMO gains, etc.
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Traffic parameters
Multi-technology services Multi-technology, multi-band, multi-mode terminals User speeds User profiles
Fixed subscribers Live traffic Vector traffic Raster traffic
Rate control
Load balancing Interference control
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Coverage Predictions
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Point analysis
Predictions on the cursor position (a given point on the map)
Subscriber/multi-point analysis
Predictions on subscriber locations or multiple points
Prediction-Measurement comparison
Predictions on imported measurement points
Multi-storey predictions
Predictions on different building floors
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CW measurements
Import, display, and analysis of CW measurements Prediction measurement comparison Statistical analysis
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Technology-related Highlights
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GSM/GPRS/EDGE Features
Network modelling
Multi-band, multi-layer (HCS) GSM networks Frequency hopping Voice services with FR, HR, AMR codecs Data services with GPRS, EDGE, and EDGE Evolution
UMTS/HSPA Features
Network modelling
Multi-band, multi-carrier UMTS networks Support for DB-MC-HSPA HSPA+ modelling with higher order modulations and MIMO MBMS and VoIP modelling UMTS RRM with inter-carrier power sharing
LTE/LTE-Advanced Features
Network modelling
Multi-band, multi-carrier FDD and TDD LTE networks All EUTRA frequency bands and carrier configurations Multi-layer heterogeneous network (HetNet) deployment Antenna diversity, MIMO, and beamforming smart antennas Inter-cell interference coordination (FFR, SFR, etc.)
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Intelligent combination of multiple interference matrices from different sources: predictions, measurements, live network statistics
BSIC planning
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Thank you
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