Atoll 3.2.0 Detailed Overview

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Atoll – Detailed OverviewVersion 3.2.0

Summary

Introduction

Atoll Core features

Single-RAT and multi-RAT heterogeneous network (HetNets) planning and optimisation features

Technology-related highlights

Automatic neighbour, frequency, and other parameter planning features

Integrated multi-technology automatic cell planning features



Introduction

Introduction

Multi-technology radio network planning and optimisation software

Windows-based native 64-bit application

More than 5500 active licenses installed with 300+ customers in 100 countries

Supports all major wireless technologies

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

UMTS/HSPA

LTE/LTE-Advanced

CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO

WiMAX

Wi-Fi

TD-SCDMA

Microwave links

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Highlights

Native 64-bit application

64-bit platform and technology modules

64-bit propagation models, ACP, and AFP

High performance GIS

Single-RAN multi-RAT heterogeneous network modelling

Flexible multi-technology network database model

Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE Monte Carlo simulators

Traffic spreading across all 3GPP and 3GPP2 technologies

Advanced HetNets and small cell modelling

Traffic offloading to Wi-Fi hotspots

In-built automation and customisation capabilities

Configurable and flexible task automation with scripts and macros

Powerful software development kit (SDK) allowing development of custom modules and add-ons


Hardware and Software Environment

Hardware

Single- or multi-core standard Windows-based workstations and servers

Virtualisation machines using VMWare ESXi 4.x or 5.1

Supported operating systems

Atoll 64-bit:

• Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP1 (64-bit) and 2008 R2

Atoll 32-bit:

• Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), and 7 (32-bit and 64-bit),

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit), and 2008 R2

Supported database management systems

Oracle 9i, 10g, and 11g

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2008

Microsoft Access


Deployment Scalability

Scalable installation configurations

Standalone installation

Multi-user, workstation-based installation

Multi-user, server-based installation (Citrix XenApp)

Hybrid environment including laptops, workstations, and servers


Modular Configuration



Atoll Core Features

Atoll Core

Atoll Core is the platform which interconnects all Atoll technology modules and extensions

All Atoll technology modules and extensions are based on Atoll Core and use its features

Atoll Core features

User interface

Geographic information system

Calculation and memory management

Data and user management

Licence management

Data exchange services

Task automation and development services


User Interface

Powerful and intuitive user interface designed for radio network planning and optimisation

Combines high performance GIS and object-oriented functions


Geographic Information System

High performance built-in GIS optimised for radio network planning and optimisation

Real-time zooming, locating, and panning experience using a unique dynamic sampling mechanism

Multi-resolution and multi-layer data

Supports large country-wide geo data

Supports all types of geo data

DTM (up to 1m resolution)

Clutter classes (up to 255 classes)

Clutter heights

Traffic maps

Raster images

2D and 3D vector data

Population maps

Online maps

Text data


Geographic Information System (2)

Supports multiple standard and proprietary formats and sources

BIL, TIFF, BMP, JPEG, JPEG 2000, ECW, PNG

Vertical Mapper GRD and GRC

MapInfo MIF and TAB

ArcView grid TXT and ASC

ArcView SHP and PRJ

Google Earth KML and KMZ

Erdas IMG

AutoCAD DXF

Planet

Raw binary data

Integration with MapInfo and ArcView

Integrated vector and raster cartography editors


Calculation and Memory Management

Includes efficient memory management algorithms

Incremental memory allocation and release during calculations

Dynamic subdivision of large calculation regions into smaller chunks

Atoll 64-bit is capable of accessing and efficiently utilising more than 4 GB of memory

2000 GB under Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter and Enterprise versions

Provides extensive computation capabilities in demanding tasks


Propagation Models

Integrated propagation model library

CrossWave model (universal model developed by Orange Labs)

Standard propagation model (SPM)

Okumura-Hata and Cost-Hata models

Sakagami extended model

ITU models: 370-7, 526-5, 529, 1546-2

WLL, Erceg-Greenstein (SUI), and Longley-Rice models

Open interface to external propagation models

Dedicated SDK API for propagation models

Integration of 3rd party propagation models


Propagation Models (2)

CrossWave propagation model

Supports all mobile radio access technologies

Supports all cell types

Suits all types of propagation environments

Frequency range: 200 MHz to 5 GHz

Advantages

Universal model suits all situations

High prediction accuracy, even without prior tuning

High performance

Robust

Easy to set up and use



Standard propagation model

Semi-deterministic model

Supports all mobile radio access technologies

Can be automatically tuned for different frequencies and environments

Uses clutter and 3D building data

Can achieve up to 7 dB standard deviation

Model tuning

Using CW and drive test measurements

Automatic, manual, or assisted tuning

Path loss results tuning

Measurement-based path loss matrix fine tuning

Improved accuracy by incorporating measurements into predictions



High performance propagation calculation engine

Optimised multi-resolution path loss calculations

Dynamic data extraction with support for multi-resolution geographic data

Joint calculation of path losses for co-site co-located transmitters

Incremental prediction updates

Multi-resolution predictions

Distributed computing and multi-threading

Calculations on multi-core workstations and servers

Background, automated, and batch-mode calculations


Data Management

Quick access to network data, geo data, and calculation results

Explorer windows

Fully customisable data tables and map display

Data import and export

Direct import of ASCII TXT or CSV files

Full database import/export using XML files

Calculation results (Monte Carlo simulations,coverage prediction reports, etc.) export to text,CSV, MS Excel, and XML Spread Sheet files

Site, transmitter, microwave link data, coverageprediction export to Google Earth

Easy data filtering, sorting, grouping

Using standard and user-definable flags


Database and Multi-user Management

Advanced database architecture

High performance internal database

Multi-user support using standard RDBMS

On-demand data synchronisation with conflict management

Data modification tracking

Support for regionalisation and multi-level databases

Customisable multi-technology database model

User management

User accounts and profiles

Access privileges for database tables, columns, and records,as well as various components of the user interface


Calculation Reports and Statistics

Comprehensive reporting

Statistics for coverage predictions including surface, traffic, and clutter information

Population-based reports and statistics

Custom reports using Atoll’s macro/scripting capabilities

Custom microwave link reports using keywords and report templates

Printing and publishing

User-definable page layout

Support for overlays and transparency

Printing up to A0

Plot export to MapInfo and ArcView

Plot export to web-friendly formats


Automation, Integration, and Development Tools

Open platform providing automation and data exchange services

Published and open data structure

Standard XML-based data exchange

Scripting capabilities for automatingcalculations and import/export

Advanced import/export capabilities

Network data

Geo data

Coverage plots

Simulation results, etc.

Development tools

C++ resources for developers

Integration of external custom and 3rd party modules to Atoll

Dedicated training and support services for developers



Single-RAT and Multi-RAT Heterogeneous Network (HetNets) Planning and Optimisation Features

Multi-technology Network Planning and Optimisation Features

Network model

Network elements

Configuration parameters

Equipment

Traffic model

Simulation and analysis

Monte Carlo simulations

Coverage predictions

Automatic planning

Automatic neighbour planning

Automatic frequency and parameter planning

Automatic cell planning


Network Model

Sites

BTS/node-B/eNode-B locations and parameters

Transmitters

Sectors, installed antennas and radios

Cells/subcells

Carriers used by radios installed on sectors

Repeaters


Network Configuration Parameters

Frequency bands and carriers

3GPP (GSM/UMTS/TD-SCDMA/LTE) bands and channels

3GPP2 (CDMA2000/EV-DO/LTE) bands and carriers

IEEE (WiMAX/Wi-Fi) bands and channels

Radio bearers, codecs, and coding schemes

GSM codecs, GPRS/EDGE/EDGE Evolution coding schemes

UMTS/TD-SCDMA: R99, HSDPA, HSUPA bearers

EV-DO Rev. 0, Rev. A, Rev. B, bearers

LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi modulation and coding schemes


Network Configuration Parameters (2)

Heterogeneous network (HetNets) deployment layers

Layer priority, selection range, etc.

Radio resource schedulers

Proportional fair, round robin, max C/I, etc.

Multi-user diversity

Radio configurations

Frame definition

Carrier/carrier type definition

Timeslot and TRX definition

Quality indicators

BER, FER, BLER, etc.


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Macro

Network Equipment

Antennas

Single-beam, multi-beam, smart antennas (depending on the technology)

Feeders and tower mounted amplifiers

Reception equipment

Codecs, modulation and coding scheme thresholds, quality indicator graphs, MIMO gains, etc.


Traffic Model (Services and Users)

Multi-technology, multi-service, multi-layer traffic data maps

Multiple sources: live network data, population statistics, etc.

Multiple vector and raster formats

Indoor/outdoor, circuit/packet, voice/data traffic mix

Clutter weighting

Traffic parameters

Multi-technology services

Multi-technology, multi-band, multi-mode terminals

User speeds

User profiles

Input to Monte Carlo simulations

Network quality and capacity analyses

Network analyses for different traffic forecasts


Fixed subscribers

Live traffic

Vector traffic

Raster traffic

Network Capacity Analysis Using Monte Carlo Simulations

Network capacity analyses based on realistic traffic distributions

Simulation of network resource management algorithms (according to technology)

Power control

Rate control

Load balancing

Interference control

Single-RAT and multi-RAT simulations

E.g. GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA/LTE/LTE-A/Wi-Fi

Detailed network capacity analysis results

Global statistics

Site-level, cell-level, and user-level results

Cell loads available for predictions


Monte Carlo Simulation Results and Reports


Numerous single-RAT and multi-RAT coverage predictions

Signal level, signal quality, throughputs, quality indicators and KPIs, etc.

Based on cell loads from Monte Carlo simulations or live network data

Multi-layer geographic objects displayed on the map

Coverage prediction reports

User-definable detail levels

Coverage prediction export

Google Earth and industry standard formats

Coverage prediction comparison

Coverage Predictions


Point analysis

Predictions on the cursor position (a given point on the map)

Subscriber/multi-point analysis

Predictions on subscriber locations or multiple points

Prediction-Measurement comparison

Predictions on imported measurement points

Multi-storey predictions

Predictions on different building floors

Specific Predictions for Various Analyses


Multi-RAT Co-planning Features

Advanced multi-technology network planning and optimisation

Site sharing

Antenna sharing

Simultaneous display and analysis of all technologies

Inter-RAT handover-based neighbour planning

Inter-RAT interference analysis

Integrated network planning and optimisation

For GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE radio access technologies

Multi-technology network database

Unified traffic model with multi-technology services and users

Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE Monte Carlo simulators

Mobile traffic offloading to Wi-Fi and LTE small cells (HetNets)


Measurements and Drive Test Data Features

CW measurements

Import, display, and analysis of CW measurements

Prediction – measurement comparison

Statistical analysis

Drive test data

Import, display, and analysis of drive test data

Graphical replay on the map

User-definable graphs

Call events display and analysis

Automatic and assisted propagation model calibration

Path loss tuning



Technology-related Highlights

GSM/GPRS/EDGE Features

Network modelling

Multi-band, multi-layer (HCS) GSM networks

Frequency hopping

Voice services with FR, HR, AMR codecs

Data services with GPRS, EDGE, and EDGE Evolution


Monte Carlo simulations and coverage plots (service, quality, etc.)

Traffic analysis and network dimensioning for voice/data service mix

Planning and optimisation


Automatic and interactive frequency planning (including BSIC, HSN, MAL, MAIO)


Integrated GSM/UMTS/LTE planning and optimisation


UMTS/HSPA Features

Network modelling

Multi-band, multi-carrier UMTS networks

Support for DB-MC-HSPA

HSPA+ modelling with higher order modulations and MIMO

MBMS and VoIP modelling

UMTS RRM with inter-carrier power sharing





Automatic scrambling code planning


Integrated GSM/UMTS/LTE planning and optimisation


LTE/LTE-Advanced Features

Network modelling

Multi-band, multi-carrier FDD and TDD LTE networks

All EUTRA frequency bands and carrier configurations

Multi-layer heterogeneous network (HetNet) deployment

Antenna diversity, MIMO, and beamforming smart antennas

Inter-cell interference coordination (FFR, SFR, etc.)





Automatic frequency and physical cell ID planning


Integrated GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE planning and optimisation



Automatic Neighbour, Frequency, and Other Parameter Planning Features

Automatic Neighbour Planning

Intra-technology neighbour planning

Intra-frequency/intra-carrier neighbours

Inter-frequency/inter-carrier neighbours

Inter-technology neighbour planning

GSM UMTS, GSM LTE, UMTS LTE,CDMA2000 LTE, etc.

User-definable planning criteria

Coverage overlap, distance, colocation, etc.

Handover start/end, T_Add/T_Drop hysteresis thresholds

Input to network optimisation processes

Automatic frequency planning

Automatic BSIC, scrambling code, PN offset, physical cell ID, and preamble index planning


Automatic Frequency and Parameter Planning (GSM)

Automatic and interactive planning

Advanced allocation algorithm with multiple criteria

User-definable cost function including interference,intra- and inter-technology neighboursand other constraints

Intelligent combination of multiple interference matricesfrom different sources: predictions, measurements,live network statistics

Frequency and hopping parameter (HSN, MAL, MAIO) planning

BSIC planning

Optimisation of network dimensioning (TRX allocation)


Automatic Frequency and Parameter Planning (LTE)

Multi-band multi-carrier automatic planning

Interference and collision-based allocation algorithm

User-definable cost function including interference, intra- and inter-technology neighbours, and other constraints

Multiple, editable interference matrices from differentsources: predictions, measurements, and live network statistics

Frequency and fractional frequency planning (FFR)

Physical cell ID planning considering

Physical cell ID collision and confusion

PSS ID collision

eNode-B-based SSS ID allocation

Uplink demodulation reference signal sequence collision

Cell-specific reference signal collisions

Collisions of PCFICH resource element groups



Integrated Multi-technology Automatic Cell Planning Features

Automatic Cell Planning Features

Integrated multi-technology automatic cell planning (ACP) tool

Available for GSM, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi

Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE and CDMA2000/LTE optimisation

User-definable multi-technology optimisation targets

Coverage and quality

Capacity

Automatic optimisation of network parameters

Antenna patterns and parameters (height, azimuth, tilts)

Cell powers

Site placement and selection

Automatic site placement for greenfield networks

Candidate site selection for densification scenarios


Automatic Cell Planning Features (2)

Flexible and user-definable optimisation directives

Multi-technology objectives

Surface and traffic-based optimisation

Clutter weighting

In-building multi-storey optimisation

Use of live network data

For calibrating propagation models

For tuning path loss matrices

Detailed optimisation results

Step-wise implementation plans

Comparative analysis of multiple “what if?” scenarios

Electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure analysis


Automatic Cell Planning Features (3)

Simultaneous optimisation of multiple technologies



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