Microwave Communications Site Selection

Abstract:

Since microwave radio links

require unobstructed line of site
between the transmitter and
receiver, it is crucial to know
the basic lay of the land. The
circuit termination points from
the network design process are
clear candidates for sites, but
geographic obstructions or
other limitations such as
easements, tower restrictions
and expensive roof rights
may dictate finding additional
repeater sites or alternate
routes. In an urban environment
with relatively short distances
between sites, this is
conveniently determined by
a trip to the sites with a pair
of binoculars. For long haul
routes, topographic maps,
on-line satellite imagery, and
a variety of affordable software
packages make selecting sites
easy. Once the sites are
selected, this information can
be combined with the initial
network design to finalize the
required number and capacity
of microwave links.

Keywords -

I. Introduction

Path design is the process

of determining what is required
to meet your path availability
objectives. Microwave links can be
engineered to provide better
than 99.999% availability.
This involves selecting the
microwave radio parameters
such as frequency band and
transmitter power, as well as
the height and size of antennas.
Software programs are
available to assist in the
process; however, there is a
healthy dose of art and science
involved in good path design,
so experience is essential.
Fortunately, radio manufacturers
are willing and able to lend
their expertise, as are a number
of wireless systems integrators
and consulting engineers.

Selection of the best possible candidate sites is critical to the deployment and
operation of a low-latency microwave trading network. Potential sites must be
confirmed to be capable of accommodating a desired equipment load now and in
the future. Equally important are the safety and compliance standards of site
owners along with their ability to provide and maintain site access.

II. Microwave Site Selection

Selection of two points on the map where information is desired to be
communicated happens to be the first step in building a microwave
communication system. Transmission of microwaves exhibit characteristics
that are not always observable in wireless transmission, and this needs to be
considered in the design process. The nature of microwaves allowing it to
travel along a straight line introduces a phenomenon known as light-of-sight
communication, which primarily determines the ways in conduction of the
procedure. Thus, it is important to carefully select the sites of transmission those that prove the feasible during the process.

In locating the sites, a number of factors must be considered.

- equipment selection

a. Microwave Tower Design

tower selection
b. Microwave Station Design
III. Power Systems
power equipment
no break power systems
ppt
IV. (breakdown) Antenna Pressurization and Installation
V. System Losses
lightning protection

Conclusion