mentum planet 5 core
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Mentum PlanetDeploy Better Networks
Core Features
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Agenda• Mentum Overview• Mentum Planet 5 Platform• Mentum Planet Core Features• Benefits• Conclusion
Mentum Planet Overview
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Mentum Planet at a Glance• Mentum Planet is a wireless access network planning
software• Supports all stages of the network lifecycle – from strategic
planning to ongoing management of the network performance• Supports all major wireless access standards including LTE
• The modern Mentum Planet platform delivers ease of use, high performance and robustness to engineers
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Technology Driven Development• Mentum Planet 5 developed with 4G in
mind• Support for advanced antenna systems• Detailed sub-channel modeling• Advanced simulation engines for OFDM
technologies• Ready for the evolution of 4G – Mentum
Planet 5.x architecture is designed to be ready for further network evolutions
• Multi-technology systems• Indoor systems and optimization solutions• Ability to handle very large networks• True multi-technology platform
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Expanding Role for Planning Solutions
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The Evolution of Planet
Since 1992, Planet – now Mentum Planet – has remained a leader in terms of radio planning innovation and software technology evolution
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What is Mentum Planet 5?• Mentum Planet 5 is a next-generation network planning
software that is designed to support the new capabilities offered by 4G (LTE & WiMAX)
• Mentum Planet 5.2 is the 3rd major release on the new platform
• It supports LTE, WiMAX, 3GPP and 3GPP2 radio standards
Mentum Planet 5
4G Support (LTE &
WiMAX)
Easier to use
Higher performanc
eEven better
accuracy
Better enterprise capabilities
* While LTE release 8 and WiMAX are not officially 4G technologies, Mentum uses the term 4G to describe OFDMA-based broadband wireless technologies (LTE and WiMAX)
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Mentum Planet Packaging• Technology and
optional modules to fit end users needs
• Seamless integration of modules
• TDMA-FDMA technology included in core package
• Data Manager included in core package*
* Data Manager to be separately licensed after Q4 2010
Mentum Planet 5 PlatformOverview of the capabilities offered by the platform and applicable to all wireless access technologies
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Mentum Planet 5 Platform• Ease of use - Re-designed and easy-to-use
tabular/global editors for most project data• Performance - Improved performance of most
user interfaces and all data-related actions including project load/save
• Scalability – Ability to handle larger projects through reduced memory footprint
• Stability - Improved product quality• Future proof - New site model with support for
advanced antennas (i.e., shared, RET, E-azimuth, smart antennas, MIMO, etc.)
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Intuitive User Interface• Mentum Planet 5 offers a
modern, dynamic user interface that is designed with 4G — and its evolution — in mind
• Mentum Planet 5 manages the complexity of advanced antenna systems without adding to the burden carried by RF engineers
• Engineers using previous version of Mentum Planet will love the new changes while new users will find the software easy to masterMentum Planet Site Editor
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True GIS Capabilities• Using MapInfo Professional 10.5 as its built-in GIS, Mentum
Planet 5 offers cartographic quality mapping along with unmatched desktop GIS capabilities
• Whether to render quality maps or to answer spatially complex questions, having an advanced GIS makes a difference to operators on a daily basis
Cartographic quality rendering of LTE downlink data rate in Tokyo
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MapInfo ProfessionalMapInfo
Professional
Mentum Planet3.3.2
Mentum Planet4.5.x
Mentum Planet
5.0
Mentum Planet
5.1
Mentum Planet5.1.1
Mentum Planet
5.2
Mentum Planet5.2.1
Mentum Planet
5.3
MI Pro7.0
MI Pro9.0
MI Pro9.5.1
MI Pro10.0
MI Pro10.5
MI Pro10.5.2
Version used in the release
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MapInfo Professional 10• Modern look & feel with
new toolbar icons• Ability to dock “layer
control”• Ability to “group” several
layers to simplify layer management when using many layers
Improved in 5.2
new in 5.2
Improved layer control with layer grouping
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Integrated Bing Maps™ Visualization
• Fully integrated optional module
• Visualize any layer from Mentum Planet transparently over Bing Maps™ high-resolution imagery or street data
• Edit sites directly from within the Bing Maps Viewer
Coverage visualized using Bing Maps ™
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Embedded Tabular Editor• Versatile tabular-
based editing capabilities
• Filtering through Excel-like auto-filter or queries
• Ability to perform bulk editing of values
• Copy and paste to/from Excel
• Validate constraints on-the-fly and provides tips when values out of range Global editing using the Tabular Editor
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Advanced Reporting• Mentum Planet 5
improves overall reporting throughout the application
• New Report Previews with hyperlinks to sites
• Sector display attributes linked to KPIs
• KPIs either coming from external performance data, statistical analyses, simulations or site information
Sector KPIs from Monte-Carlo simulation
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Performance Data Analysis• External sector-related
data can be imported into Mentum Planet
• Several data sets can be attached to a single network (e.g., different busy hour definition or snapshots)
• External data can then be visualized, reported or queried
• Correlations with simulations can be performed
Sector KPIs displayed after performance data import
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Powerful Query Management• Management of multiple queries for site
searches, selection, display and editing• Queries can be shared amongst users or private
to a user
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Point-to-Point Analysis Tool• Dynamic point-to-
point analysis allows for inspection of specific profiles
• Shows path profile including clutter height
• Shows propagation results over a path profile for one of many propagation models
Point-to-point profile analysis
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Traffic Map Management• Provides detailed modeling
of how and where subscribers utilize the network
• A critical input for accurate network performance modeling
• Traffic map generation distributes measured or modeled traffic
• Support for multiple traffic maps for various traffic scenarios & services
• Detailed subscriber modeling
• Defines how subscribers access the network (services, priorities, user equipments)
Detailed traffic map & Monte-Carlo simulations
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Powerful Analysis Capabilities• Scenario management• Statistics
• Multi-layer• Conditional analysis• Traffic weighting• Analysis segmentation
• Grid tools• Grid queries• Grid calculations
• Result publishing• Contour reports• Layer statistic reports• Report export capabilities
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Powerful Raster Analysis• Fully integrated
Vertical Mapper™ Raster GIS platform
• Standard open raster file format
• Flexible raster map display capabilities
• Ability to edit any input (clutter, heights…)
• Advanced raster data manipulation such as queries, calculations, etc… Interference problem identification using
raster query
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Advanced Antenna Modeling• Modeling of entire antenna
system in single file (.paf file)
• Multi-band antenna support• eTilt, eBeamwidth and
eAzimuth support• Advanced antenna support
• Multiple antenna support including Tx/Rx diversity and MIMO
• Smart antenna modeling: beam-forming and phased arrays
• Physical characteristics of the antenna
• 3D antenna modeling• .txt and .msi can be rename
to .pln and imported directly
Antenna Editor with support for advanced antennas
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Mentum Online Antenna Library• Online antenna library
hosted by Mentum• Antenna query &
download tool included with Mentum Planet
• Mentum working with antenna vendors to create publicly available catalogue of antenna formats
Querying the Antenna Online Library
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Distributed Antenna Systems• Repeater support for
all technologies• Off the air and fiber-
connected repeaters• Support for Split
Sectors• Quasi omni-directional
antennas (special case of split sectors)
• Support for Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Editing a distributed antenna system
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Generic Technology Support• Generic technology
sectors are “propagation only” sectors
• Can be used for candidate sites or sites of another carrier for which the detailed technology parameters are unknown
• Used by broadcasting extensions (DVB-H and Mediaflo)
Generic technology used for the management of candidate sites
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Automatic Site Placement• Automatic and fast
creation of a cluster of sites
• Enables quick creation of large networks for dimensioning and/or early planning
• Can be used for greenfield deployments and network expansions
Network created using automatic site placement tool
Improved in 5.2
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Automatic Site Placement• In Mentum Planet 5.1, a
“basic” version of the ASP tool was introduced
• Mentum Planet 5.2 offers an advanced version of the ASP tool
• The advanced mode offers the ability to:
• Define site radius on a per-clutter class basis
• Leverage a traffic map to place more sites in areas with a lot of traffic
• Adjust antenna heights so that the captured traffic falls within user-defined ranges
Improved in 5.2
Automated network expansion using traffic forecast in San Francisco
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Unmatched Prediction Accuracy• Mentum Planet 5 offers unmatched accuracy, leading to
confidence in decisions taken when planning & optimizing networks in complex radio environments
• With the Universal Model, CRC-Predict, and the industry standard Planet General Model, Mentum Planet 5 leads the way when it comes to propagation accuracy and performance
When planning a wireless network, accuracy matters
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Prediction Accuracy is Critical
CINR using 9 dB standard deviation model CINR using 6.5 dB standard deviation model
• Prediction accuracy can lead to substantial errors in CAPEX utilization and system performance due to erroneous optimization when using lower-accuracy models
• 91% of area shown is above 8 dB CINR when using standard 30m-based propagation while it is only 67% when the same analysis if performed using a more accurate propagation model
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Multi-Threaded Predictions• Support for prediction
multi-threading for all propagation models
• Leverage multi-core and multi-processors hardware
• Multi-thread capability compatible with all prediction options and geodata type
• 3-4x speed improvement on typical quad-core machine using a single license token Multithreaded predictions on a dual core
workstation
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Survey Data Management• Mentum Planet offers a
comprehensive set of features to handle survey measurements
• Survey display and thematic mapping
• Survey statistical analysis• Advanced survey filtering
& averaging• Comparison between
surveys and predictions• Automated model tuning• Survey data merging with
predictions
Filtering of survey data
Improved in 5.2
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Import of Measurements• Direct import of
Agilent AOD format scanner data (Cdma2000 only in Mentum Planet 5.2)
• Automatic Averaging and Filtering (2 stages) upon import in order to import big files
Improved in 5.2
Automated Scanner Survey Import
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Propagation Model Analyses• Automatic validation of
propagation models accuracy
• Helps users select most appropriate models
• Statistical results (mean error, standard deviation, etc.)
• Detailed analyses results• Per sector• Per survey• Per propagation model• Per distance• Per clutter class
New in 5.2
Propagation model analysis report
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Batch Analyses & Simulations• Users now have the
ability to “queue” network analyses and Monte Carlo Simulations
• Available for all technologies
New in 5.2
Create and save network analyses in the Planet Project Explorer
Launch the “Analysis Generator” and select the analyses to be run
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Ready For Indoor Design• Mentum leads the way
when it comes to the indoor challenge
• Accurate outdoor-to-indoor propagation capabilities
• Extensive environment radio channel modeling
• Ability to manage RF-vu indoor projects at the corporate level through the Data Manager
Indoor coverage prediction using the Universal Model
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Network Overlay Tool• Simplifies the creation of
an LTE overlay on an existing 2G or 3G network
• Supports initial creation on ongoing updates of the overlay from the underlying 2G/3G network
• Supports Mentum Planet 3.3, 4.5, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 as 2G/3G data source
2G/3G network
LTE network
Improved in 5.2
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Data Set Management• Mentum Planet 5
provides the feature set required to implement best practices that the corporate group requires and the flexibility needed for engineers to efficiently perform their daily tasks
• Regional data sub-sets• Scenario management
capabilities
Nation-wide network
Regional subset
Local cluster
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Enterprise Data Management• RF planning tools are part
of a larger ecosystem within an operator’s organization
• Mentum Planet 5 provides the capabilities and the openness required to become a pillar of such an ecosystem
• Key to this is the Data Manager, which offers multi-user data collaboration and the ability to support thin-client deployment options
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Flexible Deployment Models• Flexible license management allows multiple configurations
• Standalone for a single user• Shared pool of licenses for multiple users
• Standard thick client installation with optional centralized data sharing
• Enterprise client-server solution • Centralized model supported through Citrix® or Windows Terminal Services
• Ability to mix deployment models
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Open Platform• Mentum Planet can integrate easily in the OSS ecosystem
of an operator• Open and documented APIs• Advanced centralized data management solution (Data Manager)• Data integrity validation through APIs or database• System integration and custom development services available
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Mentum Planet Open API• .NET based API for the scripting and control of
Mentum Planet capabilities• Access to site/cells/network data• Control of analysis & calculations• Access to input/output raster files• Ability to create user interface in Mentum Planet• Etc…
• New, open antenna format (xml based) and API with support for advanced antennas
• Improved data integrity and stability; more robust IECON-based integrations
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Planet Extensions Concept• Extensions are add-on
utilities that provide additional functions into Mentum Planet
• Extensions can be developed by Mentum or 3rd party developers
• Extensions already available are:
• DVB-H, • MediaFLO• Femtocell• Effective Cell Radius
www.mentum.com/extensions
Extension Manager allows control of installed extensions
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Femtocell Extension*• Femtocells can be spread
over the network by using…
• Exact locations• Femtocell density maps
• Identification of best server from the macrocell or femtocell network layer
• Analysis of Interference created by the introduction of femtocells
• Assessment of the traffic unloaded from the macrocell network and impact on macrocell traffic
Interference generated by 5,000 femtocells in Downtown Toronto
* Femtocell extension is provided free-of-charge but is an unsupported extension
Conclusion
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Benefits• Enterprise-grade platform
• New generation planning platform ready for 4G and supporting all technologies
• Scalability & performance, from workstation to enterprise solution
• Integrated toolset for RF design and optimization
• Native MapInfo support & integration
• Data Manager allows for workflow-driven multi-user collaboration
• Easy import and use of various measurement datasets
• Open APIs for integration with 3rd party or in-house systems
• Future-proof .NET architecture
• Technology evolution• Accuracy
• From propagation to overall network model
• Unmatched 3D and indoor propagation capabilities
• Best-in-class 2G/3G/4G technology support
• Breadth of capabilities• Tools to facilitate the analysis
of simulation results• Evolution
• Improved platform that supports WiMAX and LTE technologies & IT progression
• Support for advanced OFDM features ready for advanced antenna systems evolution
• Ongoing development to remain in line with 4G RAN evolution
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Conclusion• Mentum Planet is the leading RF planning and optimization
solution• Multi-vendor, multi-technology support
• Objectivity in decision making• Support for every major technology – all in a single project
• A complete path from 2G > 3G > 4G
• Mentum capabilities & commitment• Worldwide sales, support & customer care
• Offices in Tokyo, Hong-Kong, Paris, Ottawa & Dallas• Specialized products/services around Mentum Planet
• Implementation services• Global customer service• Training and mentoring• Mentum Geodata
• A corporate commitment to deliver well beyond software: Mentum delivers results