Radioverkkosuunnittelu (T0133), 3 op

Basic information

Prerequisites

Course contents (core content level)

Radio networks, cellular network, FDMA/TDMA planning process, capacity planning, capacity, offered traffic, cell dimensioning, coverage planning, coverage and QoS, radio link budget, propagation models, frequency planning, elements, hexagonal cell model, C/I ratio.

Course contents (additional)

Parameter planning, optimisation, capacity and coverage modifications, WCDMA network planning, process.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

After completing the unit the student knows the network planning phases and principles of the cell capacity dimensioning. The student understands the radio link budget and knows different propagation models. The student has knowledge of C/I ratio and K factor as frequency planning parameters.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

After completing the unit the student has skills to calculate the offered traffic and the cell capacity. The student has skills to construct the radio link budget and to apply propagation models. The student is able to calculate the frequency reuse factor and to form the list for radio channel assignments.

Recommended reading

Lecture notes

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures: 32 h
Planning exercise: 30 h
Examination: 4 h
Student selfstudy: 14h
Total: 80h

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Evaluation of the planning exercise and the examination. The limit to get pass degree in the course is pass in the examination and pass in the planning exercise.

Related competences of the degree programme

Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills