Wireless Network Engineering Software

version 3.2

• Native 64-bit Application

• Multi-RAT Network Modelling
• High Performance GIS
• In-built Automation
and Customisation Capabilities
 Overview

Atoll is a 64-bit multi-technology wireless network design and optimisation platform that supports
wireless operators throughout the network lifecycle, from initial design to densification and
optimisation.

Atoll 3.2 includes integrated single RAN – multiple RAT network design capabilities for both 3GPP
(GSM/UMTS/LTE) and 3GPP2 (CDMA/LTE) technology streams. It provides operators and vendors
with a powerful native 64-bit framework for designing and optimising current and future integrated
multi-technology networks. Atoll 3.2 supports the latest technology advances such as HetNets and
Wi-Fi offloading.

Atoll’s integration and automation features help operators smoothly automate planning and
optimisation processes through flexible scripting and SOA-based mechanisms. Atoll supports a wide
range of implementation scenarios, from standalone to enterprise-wide server-based configurations.

With more than 5000 active licences installed with 300+ customers in 100 countries, Atoll has become
the industry standard for radio network planning and optimisation.

Market-Firsts:
• 1st 3G planning software on the market in 2000

• 1st LTE planning software on the market in 2008

• 1st combined GSM/UMTS/LTE simulator on the market in 2010

• 1st 64-bit radio planning and optimisation software on the market in 2012

• 1st combined CDMA/LTE simulator on the market with Atoll 3.2

Supported Technologies:
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE • Wi-Fi

• UMTS/HSPA • WiMAX

• LTE • TD-SCDMA

• CDMA2000 • Microwave Links

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 Highlights

Atoll uniquely combines architectural and functional features that provide operators with a powerful,
scalable and flexible framework for streamlining their network design and optimisation processes.

64 Native 64-bit Application Multi-technology Network

BIT
Modelling
Atoll as well as all its components and modules
are native 64-bit applications with no restric- Atoll is a comprehensive multi-technology
tions on project size and memory usage. Atoll radio planning and optimisation platform which
provides limitless possibilities and enhanced includes unified multi-technology
performance in demanding situations such as GSM/UMTS/LTE (3GPP) and CDMA/LTE
multi-technology Monte Carlo simulations as (3GPP2) traffic models, Monte Carlo simula-
well as urban and network-wide predictions. tors, and ACP (Automatic Cell Planning)
Atoll 64-bit architecture allows operators module. Atoll can model the traffic-
to cope with complex multi- related aspects of multi-
technology networks, and to technology networks and
successfully deal with the dynamically spread and
dramatic increase in offload traffic between
network density multi-technology
expected with the Hetnet layers inclu-
advent of HetNets ding Wi-Fi and
and small cells. small cells.

High
Performance
GIS
Atoll incorporates
a high-perfor-
mance built-in
geographic informa-
tion system (GIS) exclu-
sively designed for radio
network planning and optimi-
sation. Atoll’s 64-bit GIS engine
allows working with high-resolution
and large-scale geo data while delivering high
performance in data manipulation and display.
Atoll supports web map services, online map
servers (Google, Bing, etc.), and industry-
standard formats including BIL, TIF, BMP,
Vertical Mapper, ArcView, MapInfo, etc. Atoll
smoothly interfaces with commonly used
desktop GIS such as MapInfo and ArcView.
In-built
Automation
and Custo-
misation
Capabilities
Atoll’s in-built task
automation and integra-
tion capabilities enable data
as well as service-level integra-
tion, allowing operators to automate
and streamline network optimisation activities
on the way to SON. Atoll’s data exchange and
integration capabilities enable integration
within service-oriented architectures (SOA) and
enterprise service buses (ESB). Moreover,
Atoll’s C++ software development kit (SDK)
allows customisation and implementation of
functional value-added modules for Atoll.

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 Modular Configuration

Atoll Core is the central module that supports the user interface, GIS features, the propagation
modelling engine, data management services, interfaces, and software development and automation
tools. All technology modules run on top of Atoll Core.

Atoll 3.2 features Automatic Frequency Planning and Automatic Cell Planning tools that provide
comprehensive and integrated multi-technology automatic network design and optimisation
functionalities.

Atoll Microwave is a comprehensive microwave link planning software. It is based on the Atoll Core
platform and can be integrated with Atoll radio-planning configurations. See the Atoll Microwave
brochure for more information about this product.

CrossWave is a universal high-performance propagation model developed by Orange Labs. It supports

all wireless technologies and all types of environments, from rural to dense urban areas.

The technology matrix below shows the modules suitable for each technology. Several technologies
can be combined in the same Atoll configuration for planning integrated multi-technology projects.

TECHNOLOGIES
GSM/GRPS UMTS/HSPA LTE CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA WiMAX Wi-Fi Microwave
EDGE 1xRTT/EV-DO Links

Atoll Core

GSM

UMTS

LTE
ATOLL MODULES

CDMA2000

TD-SCDMA

WiMAX/BWA

Microwave Links

Measurements

AFP

ACP

CrossWave

Required Optional for the selected technology

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 Powerful Radio Planning
& Optimisation Platform

Combined with one or several The Atoll platform enables integra-

technology modules, Atoll Core ting live network data into the
delivers the general features planning and optimisation
shared by all Atoll modules, process, allowing users to
integration and automation combine predicted and real
modules, and 3rd party network data. Supported
products. Based on an data include CW measu-
object-oriented architec- rements, drive test data,
ture specifically designed interference matrices,
for radio planning and and live network data.
optimisation, Atoll Core is a Its automation and
native 64-bit scalable integration capabilities
platform that supports allow Atoll to be used to
large-scale projects in a user- implement SON use cases as
friendly and easy-to-adminis- automated planning and optimi-
trate environment. sation tasks .

GIS Features • Advanced import/export features allowing

quick data migration from other radio
• Optimised cartographic data management planning software
features with support of digital elevation models,
clutter data (type and height), 3D building data
(vector/raster), traffic data, scanned maps,
Task Automation
vector data, population, and climate data • Scripting language allowing integration of
• Integrated cartography editor (vector/raster) user-defined macros
• Interface with GIS tools: MapInfo, ArcView, • User-defined calculation batch based on
Google Earth macros and scripts
• Support for Web Map Services (WMS) and
online maps (Google, Bing, etc.) Distributed Computing and
Multi-threading
Propagation Modelling
• Multi-threading/parallel computing on
• Comprehensive integrated propagation model multi-core systems
library • Distributed computing on networked worksta-
• Full support for multi-resolution prediction plots tions and servers
• Automatic propagation model tuning using
CW and drive test data
• Path loss matrix adjustment using Reporting
prediction/drive test interpolation • Flexible report generator including traffic,
• High-performance CrossWave propagation population, and clutter-based statistics
model (option) • User-defined reports based on macros
• Integration of external propagation models • Export of reports and prediction plots to other
through an API and a C++ development kit software

User and Database Management Measurements Module

• Advanced administration module supporting
data access and user privilege management
• Flexible database structure allowing integra-
tion of user-defined parameters and custom
fields
• Multi-user support including database
consistency management, data synchronisa-
tion, and user disconnection/reconnection
from/to the database
• Support for standalone, centralised, distribu-
ted configurations
• CW Measurements
- Import, display, and analysis of CW data
- Prediction/measurements comparison and
statistical analysis
- Automatic propagation model tuning
• Drive Test Data
- Import, display, and analysis of drive test data
- Call events display and analysis
- Automatic propagation model tuning
- Path loss matrix adjustment using
prediction/drive test interpolation

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 GSM/GPRS/EDGE

Atoll GSM/GPRS/EDGE module provides a comprehensive and accurate model-

ling of voice and data services, including full support of HCS and frequency
hopping.

Atoll supports integrated network planning for 3GPP GSM/UMTS/LTE multi-

RAT networks. It features a multi-technology network database, a unified
traffic model, and a combined GSM/UMTS/LTE Monte Carlo simulator that
provide operators with a comprehensive and evolutionary framework for
planning and analysing multi-technology networks. Wi-Fi offloading and
HetNets are modelled following the same unified traffic approach in Monte
Carlo simulations.

Network Modelling Multi-RAT Network Planning

• Support of dual-band networks
• Support of HCS (Hierarchical Cell Structure)
• Support for frequency hopping (baseband &
synthesised), DTX and AMR
• Modelling of GPRS, EDGE, EDGE Evolution
• Advanced service modelling
Service Planning and Analysis
• Uplink and downlink cell and network cove-
rage analysis
• Monte Carlo simulator
• GPRS/EDGE/EDGE Evolution prediction plots
• Interference analysis
• QoS analysis
• Neighbour planning and handover analysis
Traffic Analysis
• Multi-service 2D & 3D traffic demand maps
generated from multiple sources: vector,
raster and live traffic data
• Traffic spreading between cell layers with
traffic overflow modelling
• Cell dimensioning for mixed voice/data traffic
and timeslot configurations
• Traffic analysis including calculation of KPIs
such as packet delay, blocking rate, etc.
Interference Matrices
• Integrated planning and optimisation for
3GPP (GSM/UMTS/LTE) technologies:
- Unified network databases with site and
antenna sharing
- Unified multi-service traffic model
- Combined Monte Carlo simulator
- Simultaneous display and analysis of
network layers
• Inter-technology handover modelling
• Inter-technology interference analysis
Automatic Frequency Planning -
AFP
• User-definable constraints and editable cost
function
• Allocation of frequency hopping parameters
(HSN, MAIO, MAL)
• Combined automatic/interactive frequency
planning
• Intermodulation interference reduction
Automatic Cell Planning - ACP
• Automatic optimisation of network parameters
to increase coverage & capacity
• Site selection and activation for greenfield and
densification scenarios
• Antenna selection & parameter optimisation
(height, azimuth & tilt)

• Prediction, OMC-R and drive test-based

interference matrices
• Support of TRX type-based (e.g., BCCH,
TCH) quality thresholds
• Open format allowing editing and modifying
interference matrices using 3rd party applica-
tions

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 UMTS/HSPA

Atoll was the first UMTS network planning software on the market. Since 2000 it
has stayed ahead of the competition with continuous improvements through
close cooperation with GSM, UMTS, and LTE operators.

Atoll supports integrated network planning for 3GPP GSM/UMTS/LTE multi-

RAT networks. It features a multi-technology network database, a unified
traffic model, and a combined GSM/UMTS/LTE Monte Carlo simulator that
provide operators with a comprehensive and evolutionary framework for
planning and analysing multi-technology networks. Atoll can model the
traffic-related aspects of multi-technology networks and dynamically spread
and offload traffic between technology layers. Wi-Fi offloading and HetNets are
modelled following the same unified traffic approach in Monte Carlo simulations.

Network Modelling Neighbour and Scrambling Code

• Support for multiple carriers and frequency
bands (e.g., UMTS 900/1800/1900/2100)
• UMTS equipment modelling including RRM
and inter-carrier power sharing
• Advanced bearer and service modelling
• HSPA and HSPA+ modelling
• Multi-carrier and dual-band HSPA support
• MBMS modelling
• MIMO modelling
• VoIP modelling
Traffic Modelling
• Modelling of voice and data services
• Modelling of user equipment, user profiles,
and environment types
• Multi-service 2D & 3D traffic demand maps
generated from multiple sources: vector,
raster, and live traffic data
Simulation and Analysis
• State-of-the-art Monte Carlo
UMTS/HSPA/MBMS simulator including DL
and UL power control, RRM, HSPA to R99
downgrading and carrier allocation algorithms
• Generation of prediction plots, based on
simulations or on user-defined cell load
figures, including:
- Ec/Io prediction plots
- Downlink and uplink Eb/Nt prediction plots
- Service areas
- Number of servers
- Handover areas
- Interference and pilot pollution
- BER/FER/BLER
- HSPA prediction plots
- MBMS service area
Planning
• Manual and automatic multi-carrier neighbour
planning
• Automatic scrambling code allocation
supporting various allocation strategies
• Scrambling code allocation analysis and SC
interference plots
Multi-RAT Network Planning
• Integrated planning and optimisation for
3GPP (GSM/UMTS/LTE) technologies:
- Unified network databases with site and
antenna sharing
- Unified multi-service traffic model
- Combined Monte Carlo simulator
- Simultaneous display and analysis of
network layers
• Inter-technology handover modelling
• Inter-technology interference analysis
Automatic Cell Planning - ACP
• Automatic optimisation of network parameters
to increase coverage and capacity
• Site selection and activation for greenfield and
densification scenarios
• Antenna selection and parameter optimisation
(height, azimuth & tilt)

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 LTE

In 2008, Atoll was the first LTE network planning software available on the market. Atoll
is being used by a number of the largest LTE operators worldwide. Atoll 3.2 is a
comprehensive framework for operators who need to plan evolution towards LTE and
LTE-Advanced. It allows planning and analysing integrated GSM/UMTS/LTE and
CDMA2000/LTE networks.

Atoll 3.2 includes unified multi-technology GSM/UMTS/LTE (3GPP) and CDMA/LTE

(3GPP2) traffic models, Monte Carlo simulators and ACP (Automatic Cell Planning)
module, as well as support for the latest technology trends such as HetNets and Wi-Fi
offloading.

Network Modelling Neighbour Planning

• Support of all E-UTRA frequency bands and carrier
configurations
• Comprehensive support of FD- and TD-LTE
• Support for multi-layer HetNet deployment scenarios
• Support of intra- and inter-band carrier aggregation
• Support of multiple modulation types and coding
schemes
• MIMO: transmit/receive diversity, SU-MIMO,
MU-MIMO, adaptive MIMO switching (AMS)
• Beamforming smart antenna modelling
Traffic Modelling
• Modelling of voice and data services with different QCIs
• Modelling of UE categories
• Multi-service 2D & 3D traffic demand maps generated
from multiple sources: vector, raster, and live traffic data
• Fixed subscriber traffic modelling
Simulation and Analysis
• LTE Monte Carlo simulator including power control, IoT
control and advanced RRM and scheduling algorithms
• Support of carrier aggregation and multi-layer
(HetNet) traffic balancing
• Support of frequency-domain as well as time-domain
inter-cell interference coordination (ICIC): FFR, SFR,
eICIC, etc.
• Generation of prediction plots, based on simulation
results or on user-defined cell load figures including:
- Cell and network coverage analysis
- Effective service area analysis
- Uplink and downlink interference analysis
- Uplink and downlink bearer coverage predictions
- Uplink and downlink throughput coverage predictions
- Uplink and downlink quality indicator prediction plot
- Aggregate throughput prediction plot
- Physical cell ID, PSS ID, SSS ID collision plot
• Network capacity planning considering S1 interface
(backhaul) constraints
• Manual and automatic neighbour planning
• Inter-frequency and intra-frequency neighbour
planning
Multi-RAT Network Planning
• Integrated planning and optimisation for 3GPP
(GSM/UMTS/LTE) and 3GPP2 (CDMA/LTE) technologies:
- Unified network databases with site and antenna
sharing
- Unified multi-service traffic model
- Combined Monte Carlo simulator
- Simultaneous display and analysis of network layers
• Inter-technology handover modelling
• Inter-technology interference analysis
Automatic Frequency Planning - AFP
• Generation, import, edition, storage, and use of
interference matrices
• User-definable constraints and editable cost function
• Allocation of carriers and fractional frequency
planning (FFP)
• Automatic physical cell ID planning considering PSS,
SSS, RS, UL DMRS, and PCFICH collisions
Automatic Cell Planning - ACP
• Automatic optimisation of network parameters to
increase coverage & capacity
• Site selection and activation for greenfield and
densification scenarios
• Antenna selection & parameter optimisation (height,
azimuth & tilt)

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 CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO

Atoll 3.2 supports integrated network planning for CDMA2000/LTE radio

access technologies.

It features a multi-technology network database, a unified traffic model, a

new combined CDMA2000/LTE Monte Carlo simulator,and ACP (Automatic
Cell Planning) module, as well as support for the latest technology trends
such as HetNets and Wi-Fi offloading.

Network Modelling - Number of servers

• Support for multiple carriers and frequency
bands
• Radio configuration and channel modelling
• Radio Resource Management (RRM)
• Carrier type modelling (1xEV-DO, 1xRTT)
• EV-DO Rev.B multi-carrier operation (RRM &
frequency diversity gain)
• Full 1xRTT, EV-DO Rel.0, Rev.A, Rev.B
physical channel management
• Forward/reverse Rev.A, Rev.B radio bearer
modelling
• Hybrid-ARQ modelling
Traffic Modelling
• Modelling of voice and data services
• Multi-service 2D & 3D traffic demand maps
generated from multiple sources: vector,
raster, and live traffic data
Simulation and Analysis
• State-of-the-art Monte Carlo CDMA simulator
including RRM, rate downgrading, and
multi-carrier allocation algorithms
• Modelling of mixed 1xRTT/1xEV-DO traffic
• Generation of prediction plots, based on
simulations or on user-defined cell load
figures, including:
- Ec/Io pilot prediction plots
- Forward and reverse link Eb/Nt prediction plots
- Forward and reverse link 1xRTT SCH rate
prediction plots
- Forward and reverse link 1xEV-DO (Rev.0,
Rev.A and Rev.B) data rate prediction plots
- Service areas (pilot & forward and reverse
link traffic)
- Handoff status prediction plots
- Pilot pollution prediction plots
- Total forward link noise and noise rise
prediction plots
Multi-RAT Network Planning
• Integrated planning and optimisation for
3GPP2 (CDMA/LTE) technologies:
- Unified network databases with site and
antenna sharing
- Unified multi-service traffic model
- Combined Monte Carlo simulator
- Simultaneous display and analysis of
network layers
• Inter-technology handover modelling
• Inter-technology interference analysis
Neighbour and PN-offset Planning
• Manual and automatic neighbour planning
• Multi-carrier neighbour planning
• Automatic PN-offset allocation
• PN-offset allocation analysis
Automatic Cell Planning - ACP
• Automatic optimisation of network parameters
to increase coverage and capacity
• Site selection and activation for greenfield and
densification scenarios
• Antenna selection and parameter optimisation
(height, azimuth & tilt)

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Atoll WiMAX/BWA module delivers a comprehensive set of features for the
design and optimisation of WiMAX and Broadband Wireless Access (BWA)
networks.
It also provides comprehensive Wi-Fi network modelling with coverage and
capacity planning as well as multi-technology traffic modelling and analysis.
Network Modelling
• Support for TDD and FDD PMP
WiMAXnetworks
• Support for multiple frequency bands
• Subcarrier configuration and frame structure
modelling
• Support for permutation zones and subchan-
nel allocation modes
• Smart antenna modelling: conventional and
optimum beamforming antennas
• MIMO modelling: transmit/receive diversity,
SU-MIMO, MU-MIMO, adaptive MIMO
switching (AMS)
Traffic Modelling
• Modelling of voice and data services
• Support for all WiMAX QoS classes
• Modelling of WiMAX terminals and CPE
• Multi-service 2D & 3D traffic demand maps
generated from multiple sources: vector,
raster, and live traffic data
• Fixed subscriber traffic modelling
Simulation and Analysis
• WiMAX Monte Carlo simulator including
power control, advanced RRM and schedu-
ling algorithms, support for smart antennas
and MIMO
• Support for fractional frequency reuse
• Generation of prediction plots, based on
simulation results or on user-defined cell load
figures including:
- Cell and network coverage analysis
- Effective service area analysis
- Uplink and downlink interference analysis
- Uplink and downlink bearer coverage
predictions
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WiMAX/BWA
- Uplink and downlink throughput coverage
predictions
- Uplink and downlink quality prediction plot
- Aggregate throughput prediction plot
- Preamble index, segment, and permbase
collision plot
• Network capacity planning considering
backhaul constraints
Neighbour Planning
• Manual and automatic multi-carrier neighbour
planning
• Inter-carrier and intra-carrier neighbour
planning
Automatic Frequency Planning -
AFP
• Generation, import, edition, storage, and use
of interference matrices
• User-definable constraints and editable cost
function
• Allocation of carriers and fractional frequency
planning (FFP)
• Automatic preamble index planning
• Automatic downlink/uplink permbase planning
Automatic Cell Planning - ACP
• Automatic optimisation of network parameters
to increase coverage & capacity
• Site selection and activation for greenfield and
densification scenarios
• Antenna selection & parameter optimisation
(height, azimuth & tilt)
 Wi-Fi

Atoll enables designing, planning, and optimising Wi-Fi networks based on the
IEEE 802.11 WLAN standards. It provides comprehensive Wi-Fi network model-
ling with coverage and capacity planning as well as multi-technology traffic
modelling and analysis (e.g. HSPA/LTE/Wi-Fi).
Atoll's multi-technology multi-layer traffic balancing and offloading features
enable operators to plan and evaluate Wi-Fi based scenarios for network
capacity enhancement.

Atoll's Wi-Fi features are part of the Atoll WiMAX/BWA module, which delivers
a comprehensive set of features for the design and optimisation of WiMAX,
Wi-Fi, and other Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) technologies.

Network Modelling - Uplink and downlink quality indicator

• Support for IEEE 802.11a, 11g, 11n, and 11ac
standards
• Support for standard, high throughput (HT),
and very high throughput (VHT) configurations
• Support for all Wi-Fi frequency bands and
channel widths
• Support for all Wi-Fi modulation and coding
schemes
• Support for MIMO including transmit/receive
diversity, SU-MIMO, MU-MIMO, and adaptive
MIMO switching (AMS)
• Support for long and short guard intervals
Traffic Modelling
• Modelling of voice and data services
• Support for Wi-Fi terminals and CPEs
• Multi-service 2D & 3D traffic demand maps
generated from multiple sources: vector,
raster, and live traffic data
• Fixed subscriber traffic modelling
Simulation and Analysis
• Wi-Fi Monte Carlo simulator implementing
advanced RRM and scheduling algorithms,
including CSMA/CA
• Generation of prediction plots, based on
simulation results or on user-defined cell load
figures including:
- Access point coverage analysis
- Effective service area analysis
- Uplink and downlink interference analysis
- Uplink and downlink bearer coverage
predictions
- Uplink and downlink throughput coverage
predictions
prediction plot
- Aggregate throughput prediction plot
• Network capacity planning considering
backhaul constraints
Mobile/Wi-Fi Co-planning
• Simultaneous display and analysis of mobile
and Wi-Fi networks
• Mobile to Wi-Fi traffic offload and network
capacity analysis (e.g.,
GSM/UMTS/HSPA/LTE/Wi-Fi or CDMA
Ev-DO/LTE/Wi-Fi)
• Multi-technology traffic model and Monte
Carlo simulator
• Inter-technology interference analysis
Automatic Frequency Planning -
AFP
• Generation, import, edition, storage, and use
of interference matrices
• User-definable constraints and editable cost
function
• Interference-driven Wi-Fi channel selection
Automatic Cell Planning - ACP
• Automatic optimisation of network parameters
to increase coverage & capacity
• Site selection and activation for greenfield and
densification scenarios
• Antenna selection & parameter optimisation

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 TD-SCDMA

Atoll TD-SCDMA has been developed in partnership with major players in the
TD-SCDMA scene in China, and is the most widely used TD-SCDMA
planning software on the market.

Atoll supports TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE co-planning, and allows TD-SCDMA

operators to plan and analyse the evolution of their networks towards
TD-LTE/LTE-Advanced.

Network Modelling Neighbour and Scrambling

• Support for N-Frequency mode Code Planning
• TD-SCDMA equipment modelling including • Manual and automatic multi-carrier neighbour
RRM and capacity parameters planning
• Smart antenna modelling • Automatic scrambling code allocation
• HSDPA modelling supporting various allocation strategies
• UpPCH shifting modelling • Scrambling code allocation analysis
• MBMS modelling • Automatic carrier allocation

Traffic Modelling 2G/TD-SCDMA Co-planning

• Modelling of voice and data services • Site sharing
• Modelling of user equipment, user profiles • Simultaneous display and analysis of 2G and
and environment types TD-SCDMA networks
• Multi-service 2D & 3D traffic demand maps • Inter-technology handover modelling
generated from multiple sources: vector,
raster, and live traffic data TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE Co-planning
• Site sharing
Simulation and Analysis
• Simultaneous display and analysis of
• TD-SCDMA Monte Carlo simulator including TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE networks
timeslot modelling, smart antenna modelling, • Inter-technology handover modelling
and Dynamic Channel Allocation (DCA)
modelling
• Generation of prediction plots, based on
simulations or on user-defined per-timeslot
cell load figures, including:
- DL and UL Eb/Nt coverage
- Required power
- Effective service areas
- Cell-to-cell interference
- UpPCH interference
- P-CCPCH pollution
- Offered/required capacity per cell
- DwPCH, UpPCH coverage
- Baton handover
- HSDPA prediction plots: CQI, RLC, MAC
and application throughput per pixel
- MBMS service area

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 Automatic Frequency Planning
(AFP)

Atoll includes a powerful and flexible GSM AFP module that is being used by a
large number of operators worldwide. It is based on sophisticated optimisation
techniques and includes advanced features such as combined
automatic/interactive frequency planning and optimisation of TRX allocation
vs. interference conditions.

The Atoll GSM AFP module allows combining multiple interference matrices
generated from predictions and real network data.

Atoll also includes dedicated LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi AFP modules that support
technology-specific allocation features.

GSM AFP WiMAX/Wi-Fi AFP

• Modelling of frequency bands, carrier layers,
and border constraints
• Support for vendor equipment
constraints/features
• Generation, import, edition, storage, and
combination of interference matrices
• User-definable constraints and editable cost
function
• Allocation of frequency hopping parameters
(MAL, HSN, MAIO)
• Combined automatic/interactive frequency
planning on map (IFP)
• Optimisation of TRX allocation vs. interfe-
rence conditions
• BSIC planning
• Intermodulation interference reduction
• Full and fractional automatic frequency
planning
• Interference-based frequency plan optimisa-
tion target (cost function)
- Interference matrices
- Neighbours, neighbours of neighbours,
co-neighbours
- Reuse distance
• User-definable constraints and editable cost
function
• Generation, import, edition, storage, and use
of interference matrices
• Support for multi-carrier and multi-band
networks
• Automatic preamble index planning, downlink
and uplink permbase planning

LTE AFP
• Full and fractional automatic frequency
planning
• Interference-based frequency plan optimisa-
tion target (cost function)
- Interference matrices
- Neighbours, neighbours of neighbours,
co-neighbours
- Reuse distance
• User-definable constraints and editable cost
function
• Generation, import, edition, storage, and use
of interference matrices
• Support for multi-carrier and multi-band
networks
• Automatic physical cell ID planning conside-
ring PSS, SSS, RS, UL DMRS, and PCFICH
collisions

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 Automatic Cell Planning (ACP)

Atoll includes advanced multi-technology Automatic Cell Planning (ACP)

modules implemented as integrated functions available from the standard
Atoll user interface. All ACP data and results are stored in the Atoll project files
and databases.

The seamless integration of the radio planning and optimisation features

provides a direct return on investment from using the Atoll ACP.

Atoll ACP is available for GSM, UMTS, LTE, CDMA2000, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi.
It supports combined GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE optimisation.

Optimisation Parameters Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE

• Antenna type Optimisation
• Antenna height • Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE optimisation
• Antenna azimuth and tilt objectives
• Transmit power • Multi-technology cost function
• Candidate site selection • Simultaneous display and analysis of
• Automatic site placement for greenfield GSM/UMTS/LTE optimisation results
networks
• In-building multi-storey optimisation
Combined CDMA2000/LTE
Optimisation
Optimisation Objectives
• Combined CDMA/LTE optimisation objectives
• Coverage • Multi-technology cost function
• Interference • Simultaneous display and analysis of
• Capacity CDMA2000/LTE optimisation results
• Service quality
• EMF (Electromagnetic Field) exposure

Optimisation Control
• User-defined cost function including criteria
weighting
• Parameter change vs. implementation cost
optimisation
• Flexible multi-technology objective definition
• User-defined combination of clutter depen-
dant and area dependant thresholds
• Combined multi-layer KPI optimisation using
traffic maps

Optimisation Results
• Implementation changes ranked by potential
network improvement
• Complete set of prediction plots for change
and improvement analysis
• Storage of multiple optimisation plans for
simultaneous analysis

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About us Forsk at your side

Forsk is an independent company providing
radio planning and optimisation software
solutions to the wireless industry since 1987.
In 1997, Forsk released the first version of Atoll,
its flagship radio planning software. Since then,
Atoll has evolved to become a comprehensive
radio planning and optimisation platform and,
with more than 5000 installed licenses world-
wide, has reached the leading position on the
global market. Atoll combines engineering and
automation functions that enable operators to
smoothly and gradually implement SON
processes within their organisation.
Since the first release of Atoll, Forsk has been
known for its capability to deliver tailored and
turn-key radio planning and optimisation
environments based on Atoll.
To help operators streamline their radio planning
and optimisation processes, Forsk provides a
complete range of implementation services,
including integration with existing IT
infrastructure, automation, as well as data
migration, installation, and training services.
For more information check out the Services
page at www.forsk.com

Today, Forsk is a global supplier with over 300

customers in 100 countries and strategic
partnerships with major players in the industry.

Forsk distributes and supports Atoll directly

from offices and technical support centres in
France, USA, and China as well as through a
worldwide network of distributors and partners.

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Operating Systems
• Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Windows 7 (32/64 bits)
• Microsoft Windows 2003 server,
Windows 2008 server (32/64 bits)

Relational Database
Management System
(not required for standalone configurations)
• Oracle 9i, 10g and 11g
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 & 2008
• Microsoft Access

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