Objectives:
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- Introduction To GSM network and basic concepts
- Explain the of concepts, techniques and terminology related to Coverage planning
- Explain the concepts, techniques and terminology related to Frequency planning
- Explain the concepts, techniques and terminology related to capacity planning
- Discus the Prediction Tools and Digitized Maps
- Discuss the RF design process
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Who should attend? |
This course is open to any telecommunications professionals who require a good understanding
of the features, concepts, techniques and terminology related to GSM Cell planning.
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Prerequisites: |
| Understanding GSM |
Detailed contents: |
Introduction
- Cellular Concepts compared to Wireless in general
- Cellular Concept - Frequency Reuse
- Radio Access and Core Network
- Global System for Mobile GSM- History
- GSM - Spectrum and Modulation
- GSM Features
- GSM Services
- GSM Architecture
- GSM Components
- BSS Connectivity and Signaling
- BTS Equipment Appreciation
- BSC Equipment
- BSC Capacity Parameters (limits)
- RXCDR Equipment
- Planning Process Targets
- Nominal Design Project
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Coverage Planning
- Antenna
- Propagation Models
- Propagation Model Correction Factor
- Fading and Multipath propagation
- Coverage Reliability
- Link Budget
- Penetration Losses
- Balanced Path between the uplink and downlink
- Calculate Cell Radius from Link Budget
- Coverage Planning process
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Frequency Planning
- Theoretical Rules
- Frequency Re-use Patterns
- Interference
- Co-Channel Interference
- Adjacent Channel Interference
- C/I Requirements and Frequency Re-use
- Frequency Re-use and C/I
- Fixed Frequency Planning- Example
- Frequency Hopping
- Frequency Hopping Planning- Example
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Prediction Tools and Digitized Maps
- Prediction Tools
- Tasks
- Prediction Tool - Database
- Prediction Tools - Plots Examples
- Digital Maps
- Geographical Databases
- Vector Data (Linear)
- Altitude
- Clutter (Land use)
- Resolution / Precision
- Map Coordinates - Geodesy
- Map Coordinates - Projection
- Projection Systems
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Capacity Planning
- Traffic Theory - Definitions and Basic Formulas
- Traffic Theory - Trunking Model
- Traffic Planning and the Start-up System
- Traffic Analysis Studies and Network Expansion Planning
- Congestion Due to Special Events
- Congestion Relieving Strategies
- Applications
- Transmission Planning -Traffic
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RF Design Process
- Introduction
- Pre-Design Activities
- Nominal Design
- Initial Design
- Final Design 1
- Final Design 2 -System Optimization
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