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By potentially suggesting one or more of the following changes (on a sector by sector basis):
PA Power Antenna type Azimuth Mechanical tilt Electric tilt Antenna height
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Capacity
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Quality
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Coverage/Quality Metrics
xACP
User-defined Optimization Weights and Settings
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2G xACP modules
Optimi xACP is an Optimization suite that includes Optimization and Simulation modules:
ACP module optimizes the RF parameters (Antenna configuration & Power Settings) of the network by balancing coverage, quality and capacity while taking into account scheduling, and financial considerations OSS Based Solution offers a unique approach that integrates OSS counters to compensate path loss errors. Eliminates need to have accurate prediction models as a required input. OSS counters also provide loading conditions. Site Selection module is used for designing new networks or decommissioning sites of existing network by selecting the minimum number of sites needed to meet a target design service level for mix of services taking into account Capacity and HR/FR distribution
Neighbor List Optimization module that optimizes the neighbor list after ACP run that will change the coverage footprint of the sectors
2G Monte Carlo Static Simulator that predicts the QoS for GSM
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High Scalability
Applicable to the whole network Easy to use Realistic work order
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Smoothing Example
Best server before smoothing Best server after smoothing
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Site Selection
Given a set of site candidates to be decommissioned, it selects the optimal subset of candidates that fulfils a performance target Given a set of site candidates to be deployed, it selects the optimal subset that meet the performance targets Several usage cases: - Initial technology rollouts (UMTS, WiMAX, LTE...) - Two commercial network consolidation processes to select the optimal subset of sites - UMTS overlay over existing GSM site base - Joint xACP optimization plus site additions.
Final Design
Candidates
Anchored Network
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High Scalability
xACP runs on large projects without artificially splitting them
Splitting the projects increases the complexity of managing ACP projects and analyzing the results The project cannot be easily divided into sub projects. No overlap between projects will yield a design that neglects interference from neighboring project, large overlap yields to increase in ACP run time
xACP runs on state wide projects (400km*400km) at high resolution (30m) in hours and not days!
Engineer can execute the ACP run overnight so that results are available in the morning to be analyzed Medium Size markets run in 3-4 hours
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If taken from OSS counters Boost accuracy Cost effective: no probes, etc.
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Coverage/Quality Metrics
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2G OSS Interface
Import Interference Matrix and RxLev-RxQual data (from xAFP project)
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2G OSS Interface
Import Time delay information (timing advance)
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Dominance View
Dominance Raster view
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Main advantages of OSS based ACP are therefore two-fold: Reduction or even elimination of the need for drive tests Possibility to capture the real user experienced radio conditions (indoor losses, traffic distributions)
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Coverage holes detected after evaluating raw predictions with a threshold of -80dBm
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xAFP
xAFP
QoS baseline
2G simulator
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Automated scaling of IM and RxLev data for AFP execution after OSS based ACP
Update RxLev histogram per cell Generate IM from scaled predictions
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Basic 2G ACP OSS based case: Live Network Optimization in a European City July 2008
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2G optimization, Siemens:
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AZI and M-TILT were optimized with 2G OSS based ACP Schedule of changes sorted by importance and sites was provided Neighbor list optimization also done Retune1 : part of MMR collection after physical changes Retune2 : MMR collected after physical changes implemented
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8668 Erl
0.36% 96.14% 97.02%
Baseline
7932 Erl
0.41% 95.50% 96.21%
Gain
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CS traffic (Erl)
CS Call Drop Rate (%) Good DL Quality Share (%) Good UL Quality Share (%)
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2.01% 89.02% 4.62%
3.37%
2.66% 87.49% 5.54%
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23 % 15 % 22 %
3.71%
4.26%
15 %
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Summary
xACP is a key optimization solution for mobile operators and will be even more in the future with the introduction of new technologies, Optimis xACP goes beyond optimizing a design and showing improvements in a planning tool. The advanced interfaces and feature set included in xACP makes it possible to integrate it smoothly in any operators process. xACP uses advanced modeling and innovative sources of information for extra accuracy and better usability. This allows xACP to be a fully operational tool without even requiring drive test data.
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