Title :
Simulation-based Design Tool for GSM/GPRS Networks
Author :
Gitlits, Maxim ; Kubik, Paul
Author_Institution :
Telstra Res. Lab., Clayton, Vic.
Abstract :
GSM cellular mobile networks accommodate for voice codecs and data services with different service quality requirements. We have designed a planning tool that evaluates service performance based on the proposed network architecture. The tool uses a database of discrete-event inter-cell interference simulations. The tool quantifies performance of the network and assesses potential for improving capacity and channel quality. Since interference models are calculated in advance, performance evaluation is near-instantaneous. We also assess the benefits of carrier groups as a solution to the increasing number of services supported by GSM networks
Keywords :
cellular radio; channel capacity; codecs; interference suppression; packet radio networks; performance evaluation; telecommunication network planning; GPRS network; GSM cellular mobile network; channel quality; data services; database; discrete-event intercell interference; network architecture; performance evaluation; planning tool; simulation-based design tool; voice codecs; Channel capacity; Codecs; Databases; Frequency diversity; GSM; Ground penetrating radar; Interference; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control; Transceivers;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless Telecommunications Symposium, 2006. WTS '06
Conference_Location :
Pomana, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0046-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0046-5
DOI :
10.1109/WTS.2006.334539
