Predicting real-world performance for key parameters in a CDMA cellular system

A computer model based on theoretical and simulation work is described. This model takes as input radio characterization, propagation information, system configuration and parameter settings. The system model produces a plethora of time-continuous system performance information for each subscriber, cell and location in the system. The model was tested by attempting to predict key operational parameters, e.g. subscriber station receive and transmit power under full dynamic power control, in a field test carried out in Bellevue WA. The model was able to predict the time-continuous location-specific values of key parameters of the monitored equipment with small mean error. Additionally, simulation results for a single cell with multiple users is presented and compared with theory and other reported field results, again with excellent agreement