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Contents

Introduction

Atoll platform

Mobile technologies planning and

optimisation features

Multi-RAT network model

Conclusions

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 What is Atoll?

Multi-technology Windows-based Radio Planning and Optimisation software

modelling :
LTE FDD/TDD
UMTS/HSPA
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
TD-SCDMA
WiMAX
Microwave Links

Complete multi-technology product offering in one software

Advanced radio planning & optimisation platform
Scalable installation
Software Development Kit allowing customisation, integration and
automation

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Atoll Modular Configuration

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 Hardware & software environment

Windows OS based software

32 and 64 bit operating systems
Windows XP Pro/Vista/ 7
Server OS versions (ex. Windows + Citrix)

Hardware
Standard PC
Single or multi-processor configurations
Workstations and servers

External database support:

Oracle
Sybase Adaptive Server
MS SQL Server
MS Access

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Atoll Configurations

Atoll is a scalable platform supporting flexible

deployment scenarios

Standalone
Laptop or PC

Multi-user
Workstation-based
Server-based (ex. Citrix)

Hybrid
Servers, workstations and laptops in one
environment

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 Atoll Configurations

From simple to complex

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Atoll platform

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 GIS features (1)

General features
Fast dedicated GIS
Dynamic map sampling
Open platform

Direct support of multiple industry standard

formats
Raster
Vector
Web Map Service (WMS)

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GIS features (2)

Multi-resolution multi-layer

Integrated cartography editor

Raster editor
Vector/Polygon editor including
definition of attributes

Integration with Arcview, MapInfo,

WMS and Google Earth
Import: geographical data, traffic and
population data
Export: prediction plots (e.g coverage),
vectors and polygons, etc.

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 User & data management (1)

Advanced database architecture

High performance internal database
Multi-user support using standard RDBMS
(Oracle, MS SQL Server, Sybase, MS Access)
On-demand data synchronisation
Profiles and user rights management
Modifications tracking feature

Highlights:
RDBMS not required for standalone
configurations
On-demand database connection
Regionalisation and partial data loading support
for big networks
Flexible and easy integration within operators IT
organisation

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User & data management (2)

Flexible multi-technology database

model
User-definable fields and flags
Customisable project templates

Intuitive import/export and migration tools

XML, ASCII,XLS or csv files
User-definable import/export tools using
macros/scripts

Powerful data management functions

Advanced Data Grid for easy editing
Graphical data selection and filtering
queries

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 Propagation modelling (1)

Integrated propagation model library:

CrossWave propagation model
(developed by Orange Labs)
Standard propagation model (SPM)
Okumura-Hata and Cost-Hata
ITU propagation models: 526-5, 529,
370-7 and 1546-2
Longley-Rice based propagation model
Etc.

Open interface to external propagation

models :
Integration of external propagation
models through the Developer Toolkit
Full integration of propagation models
available from 3rd party developers

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Propagation modelling (2)

SPM is a semi-deterministic
propagation model suited for
predictions in the 150 to 3500MHz
range
It is best suited to GSM 900/1800,
UMTS, CDMA2000, WiMAX, and
LTE radio technologies
Uses Clutter and 3D building data
Automatic and assisted tuning
features
Models basic indoor propagation
A performance of close to 7 dB of
Standard Deviation can be
achieved

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 Propagation modelling (3)

CrossWave propagation model

Frequency range 200 MHz to 5 GHz
Supports all mobile technologies
Models all cell types
Suited for all types of environment

Benefits
High accuracy even without tuning
Robust
Easy settings
Great performance
Same model for all areas

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Propagation modelling (4)

Propagation model tuning :

Based on CW and drive test data

(measurement module required)

Manual tuning using a propagation model

editor

Automatic model tuning based on the Bounded

Variable Least Squares technique

Assisted model tuning designed for advanced

calibration

Measurement-based pathloss matrixes

Drive Tests or CW data can be used to
improve the propagation calculation accuracy
of individual sectors

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 Measurement module

CW Measurements
Import , display and analysis of CW data
Prediction/Measurement comparison and
statistical analysis (mean & standard deviation)

Test mobile data

Import , display and analysis of test mobile
data
Graphical replay on map combined with user-
defined graphs
Call events display and analysis

Automatic propagation model calibration

and pathloss tuning

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Development tools

Atoll scripting language

Automation and scheduling of
calculation tasks(e.g automatic
nationwide coverage)
Custom features development
Macros written in Vbscript

Atoll Software Development Kit

C++ development resources for
developers
Development of Atoll extensions and
plug-ins
Dedicated training and support
services

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 Integration use case

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Mobile technologies planning and

optimisation features

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 UMTS/HSPA

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UMTS/HSPA

Network modelling
Multi-band multi-carriers networks modelling
UMTS equipment modelling including RRM and
inter-carrier resource sharing

Service modelling
Advance Service and User Equipment modelling
VoIP modelling
HSPA and HSPA+ modelling including:
DC-HSPA
MIMO

Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast System

modelling

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 UMTS/HSPA

Traffic modelling
Multi-service traffic maps
Modelling of R99/HSPA traffic mix
Flexible traffic definition methods:
Live traffic spread
Populations files (MapInfo/Arcview)
Linear and area spreading
Any combination of raster and vectors
Clutter weighting function
Indoor ratio on a per clutter class basis

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UMTS/HSPA

W-CDMA simulation
State-of-the-art WCDMA simulator
(Monte-Carlo based) supporting R99,
HSPA and HSPA+
Multi-carrier allocation and RRM
algorithms
Statistical analysis of terminal distributions
(mean / standard deviation)
User-definable simulation areas

Simulation management and control

Multiple simulation groups
Management of large areas through a
regional splitting technique
Batch mode and parallel calculations

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 UMTS/HSPA

Predictions studies
Based on simulation results or user-defined load
values
Pilot coverage and pilot quality analysis
Services areas (DL, UL, effective)
Interference analysis (pilot pollution, noise rise)
Quality analysis (BER, BLER, FLER)
HSDPA/HSUPA dedicated analysis
Control/Traffic Channels quality
Throughputs and rates
Handover analysis

Analysis tools and reporting

Graphical point analysis tool
Multi-vendor hardware resource dimensioning
(channel element dimensioning)
Comprehensive and flexible reports on user-
defined areas
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UMTS/HSPA

Neighbour planning
Manual and automatic multi-carrier
neighbour planning

Scrambling code planning

Automatic Scrambling Code
allocation
Scrambling Code plan consistency
check
Scrambling Code interference
analysis

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 GSM/GPRS/EDGE

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GSM/GPRS/EDGE

Network modelling
Support of multiple-band networks
Support of frequency hopping (base band
and synthesised)
Control of frequencies distribution: frequency
layers, border constraints

Network analysis
Network dimensioning
15'E 420'E 425'E

Traffic analysis

Service and interference analysis

Prediction plots per cell layer
5050'N
5050'N

Prediction plots for coverage and quality

User equipment modelling
Multi-Band ( ex. 900 / 1800 / 1900)
Technologie (GSM / GPRS / EDGE )

415'E 420'E 425'E

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 GSM/GPRS/EDGE

Neighbour list planning

Manual and automatic neighbour planning
Inter-system neighbour planning (GSM-
UMTS,)

Interference matrix generation

IM can be generated from predictions, drive-
test data and OMC-R measurements.

Interference matrix display tool

Visual display on the map
Victim/interferer analysis

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GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Automatic Frequency Planning module
Multi-layered networks support
Frequency hopping parameters (HSN, MAIO and
MAL) allocation
Editable cost function based on a soft penalty
approach
BSIC allocation

Interactive Frequency Planning tool

Candidate channels list creation based on AFP
cost function
Victim or interferer analysis
Powerful display features

Open interface to external AFP tools

External AFP tools can be easily and seamlessly
integrated with Atoll

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 3 GPP Multi-RAT network model

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3GPP Multi-RAT

Designed for integrated

GSM/UMTS/LTE networks in a single
project

Allows multi-technology sites

Provides antenna sharing

Models Multi-technology services

Supports Common Traffic

Runs Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE

Monte-Carlo simulator

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 3GPP Multi-RAT

Multi-Technology Network Model Common Traffic Model

Combined Monte-Carlo Simulator

Coverage & Quality

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Combined Monte-Carlo Simulator

Supports GSM/UMTS/LTE radio

access technologies

Technology independent traffic is

shared across supported
technologies

Multi-RAT services are assigned

according to their priorities

Simulation results range from global

performance to individual mobile
failure causes

Detects capacity and quality issues

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 Inter-technology analysis

Inter-technology neighbours planning

Inter-system handover planning

Inter-technology interference analysis

Inter-band interference
Wide band noise

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ACP

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 Atoll ACP
Unique concept of ACP implemented
as an integrated Function of the
Planning Tool
Easy to use & administrate
One GUI for RF Planning & ACP
Common HW and system
infrastructure
Common database

Automatic Cell Planning to increase

Coverage and Capacity
Site selection
Antenna selection & parameter
optimisation (azimuth, mechanical &
electrical tilt, height)
Pilot Power

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Atoll ACP

Available for GSM, UMTS, LTE and

WiMax modules

Designed to support multi-technology

GSM/UMTS/LTE networks

Green field as well as existing

network optimisation scenarios

Complex multiple objective criteria

Allows to weight required changes

against possible improvements

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 Atoll ACP

Optimisation features:
Network coverage and quality
Network capacity

Through automatic adjustments of

selected network parameters
Site selection
Antenna parameters
Type
Azimuth and mechanical tilt
Electrical downtilt
Transmit Power (Pilot)

User-driven optimisation process

Surface / traffic-based optimisation
Convergence criteria

Full use of live network data

Tuned propagation models
Drive-test calibrated pathloss matrixes
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Atoll Highlights

Advanced radio planning & optimisation features

Robust & scalable platform

Integrated optimisation tools (AFP/ACP)

Software Development Kit allowing customisation and integration

Strong and focussed customer support organisation

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