Mentum Planet 4.5for UMTS NetworksNetwork Planning & Optimization Software for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Wireless Networks

Content• Overview• Features

• WCDMA• HSPA

• Advantages• Conclusion

Expanding Role for Planning Solutions

Mentum Product Overview

Mentum Planet for UMTS

PlanetWCDMA

3GOptimizer

WCDMA Network Simulation Package

3G & Multi-technology Automated Cell Planning

WCDMAWCDMA

CapessoCapesso

PlanetHSPA HSDPA /HSUPA ModuleHSPAHSPA

Mentum PlanetMentum Planet Core Package

Planet WCDMA/HSPA Overview• Mentum Planet key 3G components include:

• WCDMA network modeling• Subscribers modeling• Accurate propagation prediction

• Dense urban and indoor simulations • Network simulation

• Static nominal planning (Rapid planning)• Monte-Carlo based simulations

• Reporting• Statistical analyses & Simulations reports

• RF Tools• CPICH Pollution inspector tool• Scrambling Code planning• Multi-Technology Neighbor planning

WCDMA Network Modeling• Multi-Technology Support

• GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA• 2G and 3G in same project

• Spectrum Allocation• 2G and 3G bands definition• Multi-band e.g. UMTS900/2100

• Carrier Definition• R99 and/or HSPA support• Multi-carrier load sharing

definition• Network-wide Parameters

• Advanced Power control modeling

• SHO gain modeling algorithm• HSPA Parameters

• Traffic classes, Enabled TRFCs

• Data rates per UE category type

• HSUPA FRC availability

WCDMA WCDMA Network Network ConfigurationConfigurationR99/HSPA Carrier Definition R99/HSPA Carrier Definition

WCDMA Node B Modeling• 3G can share site with 2G• Multi 3G Carrier Support

• R99 and HSPA capabilities• Power Settings

• Traffic & control channels• HSPA & W-CDMA• R99/HSDPA power sharing

• Quality Management• Admission control• Quality targets

• Resource Management• Max OVSF codes• HSDPA available codes • UL & DL channel elements• HSDPA scheduler type

• Physical Parameters• System capability• Link budget tool

WCDMA Node B SettingsWCDMA Node B Settings

Subscriber Modeling• Subscriber Manager allows you to

precisely define all important subscriber characteristics:

• Where subscribers are (traffic distribution)

• What environments they operate in (outdoor, in-vehicle, indoor, deep indoor)

• What services subscribers use (voice, e-mail, web browsing etc…)?

• What are their usage patterns (number of voice/data calls in BH)?

• What quality levels they require (guaranteed and maximum UL and DL data rates)?

• What kind of UE equipment they use?• What network resources are allowed

(radio bearers)? • Performance curves for all bearer can

be defined so calculated Eb/No can be presented as FER

Flexible and realistic subscriber Flexible and realistic subscriber modeling approach modeling approach rresulting esulting in in a more reliable simulation of network performancea more reliable simulation of network performance

Traffic Map Tool• Create traffic map by

spreading traffic data into• Region/vector (e.g. municipal

region, highway and roads)• Classified grids (e.g. best

serving sectors, clutter grid)• Network data (e.g. spreading

traffic statistics into best serving sectors)

• Model real traffic distributions by applying clutter weightings on measured cell traffic

• Convert and scale traffic map

Land Clutter RasterLand Clutter Raster

Traffic Traffic MapMap

Know where you subscribers are for better network deploymentKnow where you subscribers are for better network deployment

Accurate Propagation Modeling

3D Prediction Rendering3D Prediction Rendering

• Macro-cellular models with proven accuracy

• Unique CRC Predict optics model

• De-Facto standard Planet General Model

• Specialized urban hybrid models

• Planet Universal Model • Wavecall WaveSight™• Indoor prediction capabilities

• Measurement integration• Automated model tuning• Easy comparison with

measurements• Measurement Data Package

• Model & measurement merging

• Advanced survey management features

Rapid UMTS Nominal Planning

Define network operating conditions(i.e. loading, activated

sectors, etc…)

Define subscriber types to be used

for the generation of coverage layers Define area and

coverage layers to create

74 74 Available Coverage Available Coverage Layers for WCMDA/HSPALayers for WCMDA/HSPA

Rapid UMTS Analysis Benefits• Simple analysis setup without detailed subscriber and

services inputs• Quick analysis results without detailed Monte Carlo

iterations• Easy and flexible traffic loading definition on global or

per carrier sector• Projected traffic loading• Traffic statistics from real network

• Precise carrier and subscriber definition• Extensive output layers for coverage and interference

assessment

Get quick analysis results based on predefined traffic loading scenario Get quick analysis results based on predefined traffic loading scenario

Monte-Carlo Simulation PrinciplesCallCall

ProcessingProcessingModelingModeling

RFRFEnvironmentEnvironment

ModelingModeling

Radio Radio Channel Channel ModelingModeling

SubscriberModeling

Base stationBase stationModelingModeling

NetworkNetworkConfigurationConfiguration

Monte CarloMonte CarloIterationsIterations

(Snapshots)(Snapshots)

AnalysisAnalysisLayer Layer

Report Generation

WCDMA Analysis layersWCDMA Analysis layers

Monte-Carlo Features• Radio Access Network

Modeling• R99 / HSDPA / HSUPA• Multi-RAB

• Data-rate downgrading• Multi-Carrier

• Carrier load management• R99 / HSPA coexistence

• Eb/No to FER mapping• Scheduler gain (HSPA)• Channel elements & codes

management• Detailed admission access

control• HSPA, WCDMA & GSM

• Power management and apportionment between R99 and HSPA

• Detailed subscriber modeling• Service priorities & quality

targets• Support for environment-

specific radio conditions• UEs support multi-RAB and

multi-technology• Clutter dependent radio

environment modeling• Slow and fast fading• Orthogonality factor &

Penetration loss• Inter-technology handover• UL & DL interference calculation

• Detailed SHO gain calculation• Detailed coverage, capacity and

interference analysis• Multi-resolution (variable

setting)• Discrete subscriber report & display• Comprehensive analysis reporting

Full scale analysis for complete network performance representationFull scale analysis for complete network performance representation

Monte-Carlo IllustrationServedServed

DowngradedDowngraded

No CPICH CoverageNo CPICH Coverage

No Uplink CoverageNo Uplink Coverage

No Downlink PowerNo Downlink Power

No Channel AvailabilityNo Channel Availability

No Code AvailabilityNo Code Availability

Etc…Etc…

MultiMulti--Service MonteService Monte--Carlo Analysis in an Urban AreaCarlo Analysis in an Urban Area

Rapid Planning vs. Monte-Carlo

When to useRapid Planning?

When the focus is coverage, not capacity

For initial nominal planning

Coverage calculation under hypothetical loading conditions

Coverage calculation based on measured loading conditions

When to useMonte Carlo?

When there is a need to analyze quality, capacity & coverage

Analyze the impact of a traffic forecast on the performance

Analyze the impact of a network change on the network capacity

Calculate the loading conditions based on a traffic profile

HSPA Technology Support• HSPA settings at the NodeB level

• Support for control channel (HS-SCCH and E-AGCH/E-HICH/E-RGCH)

• Support for 16-QAM and QPSK modulations

• Automated allocation of channel code resources

• Admission control and RRM• Limitation of R99 & HSDPA users

and throughput per Node B• Admission control targets based on

HSDPA control channels• Dynamic allocation of R99 left-over

power to HSDPA• Selection of HSDPA and HSUPA

terminal categories and associated capabilities

MultiMulti--carriers R99/HSPA Simulations Settingscarriers R99/HSPA Simulations Settings

HSPA Simulation• Rapid planning analysis

• Uplink loading targets with HSUPA• Power and activity on shared

HSDPA channel• Coverage probabilities of enabled

TFRCs• Maximum achievable data rate

• Monte Carlo analysis• Individual data rate depends on

radio conditions, terminal and Node B capabilities – CQI internally simulated

• Detailed reports of subscribers status through precise reports

• Multi-vendor support for scheduler gain advanced modeling

• HS-DSCH coverage layers (HSDPA)

• E-DCH coverage layers (HSUPA)HSHS--DSCH DSCH EcEc//NtNt Coverage LayerCoverage Layer

Inter-Technology Features• WCDMA & HSDPA carriers

• Dynamic allocation of HSDPA traffic power based on WCDMA load

• Impact of HSDPA subscribers introduction on WCDMA subscribers through detailed Monte-Carlo analysis

• Service downgrade capabilities• Enable downgrading of HSDPA

subscribers to WCDMA

• Support for downgrading of WCDMA traffic to (E)GPRS and GSM

WCDMA carrier

WCDMA & HSDPA carrier

WCDMA Bearer Coverage ProbabilityWCDMA Bearer Coverage Probability

Sum minus bestSum minus best

Pilot Pollution Analysis Layers• Analyzes interference from

multiple angles• Pilot Delta Ec/Io - pilot power

difference between the best pilot and Nth best pilot

• Sum of pilots minus the best pilot - evaluates the situation of “no dominate server”

• The number of polluters - the number of polluters at any interference location

• The worst polluter layer - site and sector ID of the worst polluter

• Unique Pilot Pollution Index layer highlights pilot pollution in area with high traffic density

Focus pilot optimization efforts on areas where it counts most Focus pilot optimization efforts on areas where it counts most

Worst pollutersWorst polluters

Pilot Pollution IndexPilot Pollution Index

Delta Ec/IoDelta Ec/Io

WCDMA Analysis Reports• WCDMA predefined reports

can be divided in four basic categories

• Carrier-sector-mobile –Users served on a carrier-sector basis

• Carrier-sector – Summary of the powers per site/sector/subscriber/environment combination

• System-mobile-simple –Users served per subscriber type/service/quality/environment combination

• System-mobile – Pivot tables and pie charts in Excel for system level data

WCDMA SystemWCDMA System--Mobile Excel Report Mobile Excel Report

Statistical Reports

Network Performance Comparison

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Initial PlanOptimized Plan

CPICH Inspector tool• The CPICH inspector

is an interactive tool that visualizes the active set at a given pixel, identifies offending sectors for which propagation containment must be improved

• This tool also supports on-the-fly update, making it possible to quickly test the impact of a change (e.g. antenna tilt) on the active set.

• It has flexible settings for different traffic loadings and subscriber equipment configurations

Quickly identify pilot polluting sectors to assist in optimization effortsQuickly identify pilot polluting sectors to assist in optimization efforts

Map visualization of Map visualization of Active set and pollutersActive set and polluters

-- Graphical Graphical presentation presentation of of EcEc/Io (or /Io (or EcEc))

-- Relative HO and Relative HO and pollution thresholdspollution thresholds

Detailed analysis info for Detailed analysis info for the location of interestthe location of interest

Scrambling Code Planning

WCDMA Scrambling Code PlanningWCDMA Scrambling Code Planning

• Two planning methods: by distance and by interference

• Usage of neighbor list ensures that the same codes are not reused on neighbors

• Exceptions are used to define Illegal Scrambling Codes and Illegal sectors for code sharing

• Report contains• Scrambling Code Index • Scrambling Code• Scrambling Code Group

Neighbor List Management• Create neighbor list based on

• Best serving sectors• Interference matrix• Network data

• Single and multi-technology• 2G ó 3G neighbors allocation

• Handles multiple neighbor lists • Edit and export neighbor list• Visualization of neighbor list in

map window• Compare and merge several

neighbor lists• Powerful graphical editor• Rank neighbors based on

• Distances• Overlapping areas• Handoffs• Traffics in overlapped areas

Visual presentation of neighbor list for Visual presentation of neighbor list for 1 sector1 sector

Neighbor Lists graphical editor and fine tuningNeighbor Lists graphical editor and fine tuning

Mentum Planet Key Advantages• Advanced Planet platform

• Multi-technology• Multi-resolution• MapInfo OEM• Enterprise data management

• Complete product offering• From initial planning to ongoing network evolution with 3G HSPA

Module and 3G ACP Capesso• Advanced set of tools for planning & optimization tasks• Comprehensive reporting

• Thorough WCDMA/HSPA support• Unique Rapid Planning for coverage-focused tasks

• Powerful & unique pilot pollution analysis tool• Fast and efficient Monte-Carlo simulator with advanced

WCDMA/HSPA simulation

Conclusion• Mentum Planet offers a complete solution for

the planning and ongoing management of 3G networks

• Detailed modeling and simulation of WCDMA and HSPA

• Multi-technology support for the simultaneous management of 2G & 3G networks

• Continued investment in the Planet 3G and beyond feature set

• Portfolio that extends well beyond planning