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I. Related Studies
A. Local
design will a determining factor in how reliable the system is when establish
and implemented. In a study conducted by Alipio et. al, a point to point 31.34
Sta. Cruz, Laguna was made with 99.999% reliability. The study designed a
two-hop full-duplex analog microwave communication link for the given sites.
This study was done systematically and in comparative for both hops based
were also considered in this study. (Alipio, Oracion, & Manuel, 2009-2010)
Canlubang, Laguna and PLDT-Brgy. Maduya, Carmona, Cavite for voice and
data transmission. The study which was conducted by Montoya, Malanay and
factors that could affect the design. These include the path profile, link
recommendation of 7.25-7.55 Ghz was used. The microwave link design had
a path length of 12.62 km. The line of sight could be poor if there would be
any obstruction higher than the elevation of both sites. (Montoya, Malanay, &
based on the topographical map. The study proved the feasibility of creating
information. The main purpose of the design was for the benefits of company
in terms of its productions and other means of business. The study used
parameters in the study. Although thermal fade margin was the greatest
99.99999528% for low band and high band frequency respectively were
Thermal fade margins and rain attenuation was 25.1127 dBm and 30.7118
dBm for low and high band frequency respectively. (Biconco, Santiago, &
effects and factors for the design, the proponents came up with Ericson Mini
Link TM radio equipment as the best fit for the implementation of the
microwave link. It also single-hope design which were two 6 feet HPX6-70
waveguide, all from Andrew Antenna and the Harris Truepoint 5000 digital
to do so, designing microwave link for Los Baños and Lumban can be
feasible.
B. Foreign
to-point links are typically used to network widely separated areas, antennas
the system. Planning a good, stable and reliable microwave network can be
It was also cited in the study of Al Mahmud and Khan that even though
transmission. Microwave link can be installed in one day due to its rapid
deployment. Microwave also offers less fading since the wave transmission
also overcome railways, road and ponds avoiding taking any permission to
establish the communication link thus preventing additional cost and delay.
Microwave also offers the best solution for cities that prohibit and restricting
disasters and has negligible operational costs. Prevention and solution for
antenna is the far field region. The radiation patterns are analyzed and the
Fresnel zone. The technique will haven effect in selecting antenna aperture
(Shackelford, 1962)
specifically WiFi and WiMAX access points) and provides novel techniques
varying its physical shape and dielectric used in it. The most critical location
in an HPM antenna is its interface from where microwave leaves and enters
into the air. The performance of HPM antenna depends upon equipment
design and composition. (Khan, Mansoor Ahmed, Rafiq, & Rafique, 2016)
determining the appropriate and efficient design for a microwave link. The
several factors that will have a great impact on the outcome of the design.
II. Related Literature
A. Local
channel plans and minimum site elevation. He discussed the factors that
multipath fading due to ducting and multipath fading due to rain. The
(Rule, 2000)
published by Rionel Belen Caldo about Smart Farming, he said that smart
farming in the country could empower local farmers with the decision tools
and technologies needed for their livelihood. However, this technology is not
yet available in the country. For sustainable agriculture in midst of climate
change, monitoring of plant health and detecting its diseases is critical. The
need to effectively grow a plant and increase its productivity should be given
its growth and at the time of its harvest is necessary. (Caldo, 2016)
field for farmers to see how technology can improve their usual practice. By
especially if monitoring plant growth involves the transfer of data acquired for
San Jose Del Monte, and San Miguel, Bulacan prosper also in tourism. As
resorts. These boost tourism industry and profit of the community. As the
town progresses in tourism due to its products and resorts, the demand for
quality services also increases. The services of the local businesses can be
done in order to achieve 99.99% reliability thus helping out the community
with precise and continuous monitoring can make this task achievable. It was
anywhere to gather data on moisture level and crop health. The farmers can
easily gather the data through their tablets and mobile phones. (Patel, 2018)
which have to be catered with internet services and data transmission. Those
places whose primary profit comes from agricultural sector have a need for
Second, unlike in the wired world where each transmitter-receiver pair can
communicate over the air and there is significant interference between them
making them an ideal transmission medium. Line of sight inks are cost-
environments and of course for rural places where commercial networks are
Theoretical Framework
available and vast learning websites about designing the link can be easily
accessed, the process itself is still complex and every consideration has to
be critically studied. The reliability of such links depends upon the equipment
used, the design and site considerations and also how both stations are
costing and availability of equipment that will fit the parameters set and
calculated.
activities and other network design activities for better efficiency. The uses of
the most updated maps are also recommended (not more than a year old)
since terrains can change drastically in a short period of time. Although most
of the previous designs of microwave links were feasible and practical when
implemented, this varies when it comes to where the locations of the two
sites are. Remember that as location varies, some of the environmental and
microwave links are also the same. However, all designs aim the same thing,
Concept of WiMax
speeds, over greater distances and for a greater number of users. WiMAX
could potentially erase the suburban and rural blackout areas that currently
have not yet run the necessary wires to those remote locations.
WiMAX tower can provide coverage to a very large area -- as big as 3,000
PCMCIA card, or they could be built into a laptop the way WiFi access is
today.
A WiMAX tower station can connect directly to the Internet using a high-
to remote rural areas. What this points out is that WiMAX actually can
antenna on your computer connects to the tower. In this mode, WiMAX uses
stronger and more stable, so it's able to send a lot of data with fewer errors.
Line-of-sight transmissions use higher frequencies, with ranges reaching
more bandwidth.
set up within the transmitter's 30-mile radius (2,800 square miles or 9,300
range.
When it comes to the variables that will affect the design, there are a
of the design in the actual field. These may be grouped as dependent and
independent variables.
WiMAX - IEEE Standards
The IEEE 802.16, the Air Interface for Fixed Broadband Wireless
emerging suite of standards for fixed, portable and mobile BWA in MAN.
These standards are issued by IEEE 802.16 work group that originally
covered the wireless local loop (WLL) technologies in the 10.66 GHz radio
that users have the perception that they are always transmitting/receiving.
NOTE − The IEEE 802.16 standards for BWA provide the possibility for
Conceptual Framework
Laguna and Calumpit, San Jose Del Monte, and San Miguel, Bulacan. The
microwave towers. Planning, organizing and setting objectives were the top
of the step before proceeding to the complex process. Furthermore, site visit
attained, the complex process of designing the link was done. In this
considerations was considered and was not left out. Hence, when the link
1. Path Design
• Mapping
• Propagation and Path Losses
• Considerations of Path
Reliability
• Assessing availability
requirements
INPUT • Designing the link OUTPUT
• Frequency Planning and
Licensing
• Site Familiarization
• Planning and
preparation Point-to-Point
• Microwave Microwave
Communication Communication
Principles and Link Design
Theories 2. Environmental Connecting Los
• Selection for linkage, Conditions Banos, Laguna
Survey and Data and Lumban,
Gathering Wind Velocity Laguna
• Familiarization of Average Temperature and
Fundamental Humidity (with 99.99%
Concepts of Rainfall Rate
reliability and
Microwave minimum losses)
Communication
• Researches on
existing microwave
link designs
3. Selection of Equipment
4. Mechanical, Electrical and
Structural Considerations
5. Documentations involving
costing and bill of materials.