Title :
A virtual reality system for the simulation and manipulation of wireless communication networks
Author :
Rick, Tobias ; Von Kapri, Anette ; Kuhlen, Torsten
Abstract :
The knowledge of the propagation behavior of radio waves is a fundamental prerequisite for planning and optimizing mobile radio networks. Propagation effects are usually simulated numerically, since real-world measurement campaigns are time-consuming and expensive. Automatic planning algorithms can explore a vast amount of network configurations to find good deployment schemes. However, complex urban scenarios demand for a great emphasis on site-specific details in the propagation environment which are often not covered by automatic approaches. Therefore, we have combined the simulation of radio waves with an interactive exploration and modification of the propagation environment in a virtual reality prototype application. By coupling real-time simulation and manipulation tasks we can provide an uninterrupted user-centered workflow.
Keywords :
digital simulation; mobile radio; optimisation; radio networks; radiowave propagation; telecommunication computing; telecommunication network planning; virtual reality; automatic planning algorithm; interactive exploration; mobile radio networks; network configuration; optimisation; radio waves propagation behavior; real time manipulation; real time simulation; user centered workflow; virtual reality prototype application; wireless communication network; Buildings; Cities and towns; Computational modeling; Interference; Real time systems; Solid modeling; Virtual reality;
Conference_Titel :
Virtual Reality Conference (VR), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Singapore
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0039-2
Electronic_ISBN :
1087-8270
DOI :
10.1109/VR.2011.5759446