CAPEX and OPEX Optimisation in Function of DVB-H Transmitter Power

DVB-H network planning and optimisation are essential tasks for the network operators in order to provide adequate service quality. As DVB-H can be deployed by using Single Frequency Network (SFN), the assumption for building maximum coverage within the SFN area is to use as powerful transmitters and as high antenna locations as possible. Nevertheless, in addition to the technical tuning, the complete network optimisation should take into account also the initial and operating costs of the system. This paper describes DVB-H optimisation methodology which is based on the analysis of the total cost of the network in function of the transmitter power levels.