The course aims to help participants understand LTE network design and dimensioning planning. It is designed for network design, system, and service planning engineers. The course covers topics such as LTE fundamentals, frequency and spectrum planning, link budget and coverage planning, interference analysis, capacity planning, and network planning checklists. It includes both theoretical and hands-on components using simulation tools.
The course aims to help participants understand LTE network design and dimensioning planning. It is designed for network design, system, and service planning engineers. The course covers topics such as LTE fundamentals, frequency and spectrum planning, link budget and coverage planning, interference analysis, capacity planning, and network planning checklists. It includes both theoretical and hands-on components using simulation tools.
The course aims to help participants understand LTE network design and dimensioning planning. It is designed for network design, system, and service planning engineers. The course covers topics such as LTE fundamentals, frequency and spectrum planning, link budget and coverage planning, interference analysis, capacity planning, and network planning checklists. It includes both theoretical and hands-on components using simulation tools.
Course name: LTE Network design and dimensioning planning
Training Objectives: On completion of this course, the participants will be able to
understand the LTE Network design and dimensioning planning. Target Audience: This training is designed for Network Design Engineer, System Engineer, and Service Planning Engineers. Training Prerequisites: Successful completion of the following course: Basic knowledge of the LTE LTE Protocols and Procedures 1. LTE Fundamentals & Key Technologies
Channel Arrangement Frequency Planning Recommendations
3. Link Budget and Coverage Planning
Conventional Link Budget
Propagation Parameters Equipment-Related Parameters LTE-Related Parameters Specific Factors in Link Budget Consideration Equipment related parameters o Transmit power o Receiver sensitivity (Hands on practice on simulator) o Noise figure o Antenna gain
4. Interference and Guard Band Analysis
Interference Between TDD Systems
Guard Band Requirement: LTE-FDD vs. GSM/UMTS Guard Band Requirement: LTE FDD vs. LTE TDD Spectrum reforming for LTE
5. LTE Access Network Capacity Planning
EUTRAN Capacity Limiting Factors
S1/X2 Bandwidth Dimensioning Procedure Impact of Latency of X2 on Cell Throughput Inter Radio Access Technology Handover Considerations o Addition of the interfaces S1and X2 (Hands on practice on simulator)
6. LTE RNP Solutions (provide some hands on practice )
RND: LTE dimensioning tool U-NET LTE RNP tool o Network modeling o Coverage prediction o LTE specific planning
7. Network Planning Checklist
Frequency Band Reforming Requirement for LTE
Location of Customer Coverage Requirement Highway and Tunnel Coverage Requirement Terrain and Clutter Database Availability and Accuracy Call Model and Smart Phone Penetration Growth Considerations Base Station Antenna and Other Co-siting Equipment Selection Interference Protection and Isolation Requirement