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Nokia NetAct Planner Radio Planner

Product Description



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Contents


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Contents

1 Executive summary............................................................................... 4

2 Radio network planning with Radio Planner....................................... 52.1 General planning support ........................................................................ 52.2 Microcellular network planning ................................................................ 52.3 Dual-band planning ................................................................................. 62.4 Frequency hopping planning ................................................................... 62.5 TETRA planning ...................................................................................... 72.6 Data Service planning ............................................................................. 72.7 HSCSD planning ..................................................................................... 82.8 Autoconfiguration planning...................................................................... 82.9 Location Measurement Unit (LMU).......................................................... 82.10 Interworking with other Nokia products ................................................... 9

3 Radio Planner features and functionality.......................................... 103.1 Basic functionality.................................................................................. 103.2 Information management tools .............................................................. 123.3 Coverage planning tools........................................................................ 143.4 Capacity planning tools ......................................................................... 163.5 Frequency planning tools ...................................................................... 173.6 Data service planning support features ................................................. 193.6.1 Packet data service modelling and cell configuration............................ 193.6.2 Packet data service area and data throughput...................................... 213.6.3 Traffic layer creation for each service type............................................ 21

3.6.4 Capacity calculation............................................................................... 213.7 Reporting tools ...................................................................................... 223.8 NetAct Planner interfaces...................................................................... 23

4 Radio Planner package ....................................................................... 244.1 Software package.................................................................................. 244.2 Training and consulting ......................................................................... 254.3 Care services......................................................................................... 25

5 Related documents ............................................................................. 26

6 System requirements.......................................................................... 27

Glossary ......................... ............................. ............................. ............ 28



Executive summary


1 Executive summaryThe Nokia NetAct TM Radio Planner network planning system is an efficient andflexible solution for radio network planning. Radio Planner offers effectivesupport in all phases of the radio network planning process for multi-user organisations in office environment. Furthermore, PC compatibility with laptopcomputers enables field use and provides planning engineers with real mobility.

A multi-user system with a centralised database is an efficient solution for largescale network planning information management. Radio Planner offerssignificant advantages over conventional office based planning tools, providingadvanced information management functionality and portability. The mobilityrendered by Microsoft Windows® is very useful, especially when planningmicrocell locations. Radio Planner enables more efficient site acquisition viafield use. The more detailed planning work can be completed in the office.

Radio Planner is part of Nokia's integrated planning solution called Nokia NetAct™ Planner. NetAct Planner is the planning solution also for Nokianetwork planners all over the world, which further strengthens the advantagesfor operators in terms of available competent local product support and network

planning services. Radio Planner has a common database with other Nokia NetAct™ Planner modules, thus enabling seamless data transfer between radioand transmission planning and optimisation. A direct interface with Nokianetwork management system provides considerable advantages over other

planning tools, especially when using Nokia's mobile network solutions.

Radio Planner is specially developed for the planning of all types of GSM andTETRA networks. Radio Planner also provides advanced tools for GPRS,EDGE and HSCSD capacity planning. Radio Planner is designed using asystem approach, which helps to provide mobile subscribers with continuouscoverage, capacity, quality and service content. Furthermore, Radio Planner issubject to continuous research and development to further enhance planningsolutions for present and future network features.



Radio network planning with Radio Planner


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2 Radio network planning with RadioPlanner

2.1 General planning support

Nokia Radio Planner is integrated with the Windows environment for efficientoffice use in multi-user organisations. PC compatibility also supports field useon laptop computers and provides real mobility for planning engineers. RadioPlanner is a complete radio network planning tool solution with sophisticated,easy-to-use information management functionality.

Radio Planner supports all phases of the radio network planning process,including coverage, capacity and frequency planning. Radio Planner alsosupports the network evolution path from the planning of circuit switched

HSCSD and packet switched GPRS solutions towards EDGE technology. The planning process with Radio Planner is assisted by the effective multi-user solution for the operators preferring office-based planning systems.Additionally, portability is very practical, especially when planning high-density areas. Due to a GPS interface, Radio Planner is well suited for the

planning of rural areas, where site locations are not always related to anycertain, well-known objects.

2.2 Microcellular network planning

Typically, microcell planning in city centres, can be rather laborious, due to avery high site volume in those areas. The portable Radio Planner is a flexiblesolution for MetroSite planning in high-density areas, as planners can use itwhen working in the field.

Radio Planner is especially practical when looking for site candidates for microcells. Potential site locations and link connections can be marked in thefield. Back in the office, you can select the best site location from among the





potential site candidates that are known to have a good line-of-sight (LOS)connection to other microcells.

2.3 Dual-band planning

The main objective for dual-band planning is to optimise capacity, coverage andquality for both frequency bands, that is, GSM 900 and 1800. To achieve this,the transfer of real network traffic data from a Network Management System isvery important. With Radio Planner this is possible, and the data can beweighted based on clutter and vector data or polygon selections. With thisaccurate real traffic data analysis, the number of TRXs in both bands can beoptimised and the maximum network quality and capacity achieved.

Radio Planner supports dual-band planning by providing a common coveragedisplay, which is especially useful when tracking areas that are not covered. Neighbour generation in dual-band planning is also very important, which iswhy Radio Planner includes a neighbour generation tool that generates potentialneighbours from other bands. You can easily define neighbour selection settingsto achieve optimal hand-over strategies.

2.4 Frequency hopping planning

With Radio Planner you can model a network that uses frequency hopping insome or all of the cells to improve the capacity of the network.

Radio Planner supports two types of frequency hopping: Base Band hoppingand synthesised (also called Radio Frequency) hopping. The number of requiredcarriers and TRXs are calculated by the tool and if required, you can changethese in the Site Database. If Base Band hopping is used, the number of TRXsand carriers must be the same. Synthesised hopping allows the number of required TRXs to be smaller than the number of required carriers.

If frequency hopping is applied to any of the carrier layers used by the cells inthe network, the frequency allocation in Radio Planner automatically takes thisinto account. The interference across the cell is taken as the average of theinterference of separate frequencies. In Radio Planner you can also apply afrequency diversity gain, which indicates the improvement in the quality of service achieved by the use of frequency hopping.

In Radio Planner, a single fixed Mobile Allocation (MA) list can be defined as acarrier layer with an associated ID and allocated to cells from the Site Database.Hopping Sequence Number (HSN) and Mobile Allocation Index Offset (MAIO)Planning are also supported in the tool for easier frequency hopping planning.





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2.5 TETRA planning

Radio Planner supports TETRA radio network planning by enabling coverage

prediction and frequency allocation for TETRA networks. In Radio Planner thenetwork elements are accessed and modified based on the TETRA network topology.

2.6 Data Service planning

GPRS and EDGE radio planning is a challenging task, especially when datatraffic in the network has grown to a significant level. Support for GPRS andEDGE planning is essential in a radio network planning tool when data service

technology is introduced to the network in a larger scale.The main purpose of GPRS and EDGE radio network planning is to define theamount of additional TRXs needed to meet the desired QoS and GoS levels inthe network. The calculation procedure in Radio Planner is described in Figure1:

Required TRXcapacity / cell

INPUT

OUTPUT

GPRS & EDGEload and min.

QoS

CS load andmin. GoS

Dataratetimeslot

ExistingTRX

Capacity Calculation

Figure 1. GPRS and EDGE capacity calculation process in Radio Planner

In the first phase of data service planning you analyses the existing network configuration and interference dependable data rate/timeslot in the planningarea. In the second phase, the traffic loads for packet and circuit switched trafficneed to be estimated. In this phase, you also define the desired quality of servicefor packet switched data and the grade of service for circuit switched traffic.Finally, the capacity calculator iterates these input values and recommends asuitable TRX configuration to meet the desired quality of service and grade of service.





2.7 HSCSD planning

Radio Planner enables separate traffic definition for HSCSD traffic. You can

create a separate traffic layer for HSCSD and define the minimum HSCSDcapacity as well as upper and lower limits for the HSCSD load.

2.8 Autoconfiguration planning

Nokia Autoconfiguration is a feature common to Nokia Base Station Subsystem(BSS) network elements. Together with the BSC and Nokia NetAct, it will besupported by the Microcell, Nokia InSite and Nokia UltraSite base stationsolutions, as well as by the transmission equipment involved.

The Autoconfiguration capabilities of Nokia BSS solutions help operatorsminimise the time and cost spent on network integration, allowing them toconfigure transmission automatically and integrate the BTS easily into their expanding cellular network.

With Radio Planner current network plans can be analysed and network parameters for new sites optimised. This optimised plan can then be transferredvia Network Management System to the Site Wizard tools and further into thenetwork.

2.9 Location Measurement Unit (LMU)

Location services provide a means to locate a subscriber and mobile equipment.The network provides a locationing application that is used to determine thegeographical location (latitude and longitude) of the mobile station (MS). Thelocation of the mobile station can be determined by several methods, withvarying levels of accuracy.

In the Radio Planner, the Enhanced-Observed Time Difference (E-OTD)method is supported, with the assistance of a network element called a LocationMeasurement Unit (LMU). The LMU is generally co-located with a base station

and its purpose is to measure synchronisation differences between base stationtransmission signals. LMU support in Radio Planner includes:• MS measured coverage prediction and display.• An LMU object supported in the Site Database, Site Reporter, 2D view

and in NetAct Configuration XML Export.• Automatic LMU site selection support (Nokia patented LMU site

selection optimisation algorithm). This provides the following outputs:− list of selected LMU sites





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− list of cells measured by each selected LMU

2.10 Interworking with other Nokia products

Seamless co-operation between radio network and transmission planning aswell as optimisation are becoming more and more important in network

planning. Radio Planner is part of the NetAct Planner product family, whichuses a common database together with the other NetAct Planner modules. Thiscommon database structure enables, for example, radio network planners tohave easy access to transmission planning and optimisation data, whichimproves communication and makes network planning more cost efficient.

Nokia NetAct Planner Integrated Network Planning

IntegratedData &

Environment

RolloutSite Acquisition &Project Tracking

QualityField Measurement

Analysis

WCDMA3G Radio Network

Planning

Radio2G Radio Network

Planning

TransmissionTransmission and IP

Network Planning

LinkMicrowave Link

Planning

Figure 2. NetAct Planner and Radio Planner environment

Basic configuration data such as site data, network element IDs and frequency parameters can be transferred from Network Management System to RadioPlanner, which enables network planning based on actual network data andhelps to speed up co-operation between network planning and management.Real network traffic data transfer from Network Management System is also avery useful feature, providing data for an accurate capacity analysis, which isespecially important in dual-band, GPRS and EDGE capacity planning.



Radio Planner features and functionality


3 Radio Planner features andfunctionality

This Chapter provides an introduction to the main features of Radio Planner,

including the basic functionality, information management tools, coverage planning tools, capacity planning tools, frequency planning tools, reportingtools, and GPRS tools. In addition, this Chapter provides information of RadioPlanner interfaces with other Nokia products.

3.1 Basic functionality

The basic functionality of Radio Planner comprises:•

user-definable 2D and 3D Views for geographical information− master view− zooming, panning, and creating favourite views− printing− multiple templates for MSCs, BSCs, sites and cells, distribution

nodes, cell repeaters− creating, editing and deleting sites and cells, cell repeaters,

distribution nodes, BSCs and MSCs− distributed antenna systems− reorientation of cell antenna azimuths− creating and deleting network connections

• defining multiple terminal types• antenna import• map data editor • wastebasket





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All geographical information in Radio Planner is visualised in the 2D View.The 2D View properties allow you to display any set of data simultaneously.Geographical information attributes, such as line colour and text font, are user-definable and stored for later use. Radio Planner has flexible zooming, panningand favourite view creation functions. Several 2D Views can be used at thesame time. You can control the navigation between different 2D Views from theMaster View. Radio Planner allows easy, direct printing from the 2D View. A3D View can be generated from any 2D View. Geographical information can beseen also in 3D View.

The geographical information in Radio Planner contains the following data:• sites and cells• network topology (connections)• traffic data•

coverage, service area and interference data• topographic data (height)• morphographic data (clutter)• vector data (lines), such as roads, coastlines, railways• building data• text data• scanned maps and digital aerial photographs• co-ordinate grid

The 2D View incorporates a site template tool, which allows you to definedesired default parameters for MSCs, BSCs, sites, cells and cell layers, cellrepeaters and distribution nodes. The site template tool supports multiple sitetemplate creation. Radio Planner has an easy-to-use line-of-sight tool for checking suitable locations for new sites. You can easily create, move anddelete network elements and topology connections in the 2D View.





Figure 3. Network elements and connections in 2D View

3.2 Information management tools

Managing network planning project data is a challenging task. For this, RadioPlanner offers a Site Database, which uses a powerful multi-user relationaldatabase. The relational database supports distributed planning organisationsand on-the-field working with the help of database synchronisation. By usingremote database synchronisation you can export the necessary parts of the

project database to a laptop computer for on-the-field planning. The modifieddata can then be returned back to the office database. Project planning personnelcan also be granted different access rights for the same project database. Severalsubprojects can be created, for example, creating regional plans.

Radio Planner provides the following information management tools:• site database• remote database synchronisation tool• MSCs, BSCs, BCFs, TRXs, sites, cells and cell layers, cell repeaters and

distribution nodes• global editing• site acquisition support: property management information and site

survey photos• equipment configuration for antennas, BTS equipment, masts, cabins,

feeders, cell equipment





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The Radio Planner Site Database includes MSCs, BSCs, BCFs, sites, cells andcell layers, cell repeaters and distribution nodes. The Site Database has a treestructure that supports network topology. You can either edit the parameters of each network element separately, or use a powerful global editor for massediting. Network element equipment configuration can be set for antennas, BTSequipment, masts, cabins and feeders as well as for cell equipment. The siteacquisition process is supported by tools for property management informationand attaching documents and site survey photographs. The Site Database issynchronised with the 2D View.

Figure 4. Site survey photo and the Site Database

The Radio Planner Site Database includes information for different network elements: MSCs, BSCs, sites and cells, cell repeaters and distribution nodes.These network elements have several parameters, which are listed below.• site specific parameters

− site identification: ID and name− site location− site photographs and panoramic photographs− property management: site address and contact information− document attachment− installation information: mast and cabin− user-defined status flags





− mast and cabinet configuration, including BTS equipment• cell specific parameters

− general: identity, prediction model, GSM parameters (MNC, MCC, NCC, BCC, LAC)

− antenna configuration− neighbours− exceptions− equipment− planned coverage area− cell and antenna/feeder configurations− carrier frequency information− hand-over and neighbour cell information− cell specific information− definition of cell location areas for paging

Radio Planner incorporates a status flagging functionality, which allows you togroup the network elements of the Site Database in a flexible way. You candefine five flag groups, which can have several flags per group. After groupdefinition and flag utilisation you may freely build any kind of filters to order the Site Database information as you require. Sites and cells can be grouped in anumber of different ways using the status flags. Furthermore, you can modifythe filters geographically to areas by using polygons.

3.3 Coverage planning tools

Radio Planner incorporates powerful tools for calculating, displaying andanalysing coverage information. Coverage information can be displayed byusing different colours for user-defined signal level thresholds. Coverageinformation is displayed on a per cell or site basis or as composite coverage for the filtered sites. Radio Planner also provides efficient coverage analysis tools.The statistics can be user-defined in terms of sites, cells and their parameters.

The coverage planning functionality consists of the following tools:• Nokia specific Okumura-Hata prediction model• Nokia specific Walfisch-Ikegami prediction model• WinProp propagation model interface• basic version of the Hata prediction model• microcell prediction model





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• cell layer specific propagation models• propagation model editor • Carrier Wave (CW) measurements import and graphical analysis• coverage predictor • creating and displaying coverage• bad coverage display• coverage statistics• dual-band coverage display and statistics• adding sites or cells to existing coverage• exporting coverage in several formats (MapInfo Bitmap, MapInfo Tiff,

MapInfo Mif, GSM Mou, Intergraph)• site visibility checking

Figure 5. Coverage calculations and statistics

Propagation models can be tuned on a per cell basis by using the CW analysismodule. The Hata propagation model contains clutter correction factors. Withthe CW analysis module, the propagation models can be tuned to improve theaccuracy of the predictions.

Radio Planner also facilitates automatic tuning of Nokia propagation modelsfrom CW measurements.





NetAct Planner has open interface for any third party propagation model. RadioPlanner has efficient tools for both single and dual-band coverage calculationsand analysis.

3.4 Capacity planning tools

Radio Planner incorporates capacity planning tools that allow you to createseveral traffic scenarios per planning area. This process is supported by a user-friendly wizard. Capacity calculations contain cell specific traffic data. Theamount of necessary TRXs per cells is utilised in frequency planning. RadioPlanner supports both single and dual-band capacity planning.

Radio Planner capacity planning support consists of the following:• Traffic Wizard• loading and saving traffic raster • loading the traffic per cell from the Network Management System• traffic array add and subtract functionality• dual-band capacity planning support• CS and PS traffic and capacity planning• scaling traffic• analysing traffic• allocating needed carriers





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Figure 6. Graphical traffic distribution view

3.5 Frequency planning tools

Radio Planner contains powerful tools for calculating high-quality frequency plans. The frequency planning is done via a user-friendly interface. The resultscan be viewed in either the 2D View or via frequency and interference reportingtools.

The tools for frequency planning in Radio Planner include:• carrier layer definition• multi-layer frequency plan• neighbour cell relation planning and hand-over analysis for single and

dual-band• frequency planning for frequency hopping (Base Band and RF hopping)• interference table wizard, including C/I table editing





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Figure 7. Frequency planning tools in Radio Planner

3.6 Data service planning support features

The definition of TRX configuration to meet the growing capacity requirements both for packet and circuit switched traffic is one of the main challenges inradio network planning. Data service radio capacity planning with RadioPlanner can be divided into four major planning phases:• packet data service modelling and cell configuration definition• packet data service area and data throughput definition• traffic layer creation for each service type• capacity calculation

3.6.1 Packet data service modelling and cell configuration

GPRS technology brings a new set of BSS parameters to model traffic in GSMnetwork. The modelling of GPRS implementation with Radio Planner consistsof three phases:• selection of cells supporting GPRS• carrier to channel maps definition• coding scheme definition

In the first step of packet data planning you must define how extensively theGPRS service will be implemented in the network. The BTS configuration can

be defined to meet the desired coverage for packet switched services with theRadio Planner Site Database and global editor.

You can define dedicated channels for the GPRS and EDGE traffic and controlthe channels with the carrier to channel maps. Different carrier to channel mapscan also be created for different planning areas.





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3.6.2 Packet data service area and data throughput

Radio Planner service area analyses are based on the interference levels in thenetwork and on the selected coding scheme. C/I is calculated as an averageinterference in the network.

The packet switched service data rate/timeslot depends directly on theinterference ratio in the network and it is calculated and shown in each pixel.Radio Planner provides also traffic weight average data rate in each cell. Inaddition to using this average data rate as input value for the final capacitycalculation, this data rate value is useful for a theoretical analysis of thenetwork's data throughput.

3.6.3 Traffic layer creation for each service type

Data traffic layer creation means that the traffic load and different traffic servicetypes are distributed to the planning area. The traffic distribution can be basedon the actual live network Packet or Circuit Switched traffic data. You can alsocreate traffic layers based on morpho or clutter weight tables.

3.6.4 Capacity calculation

Capacity planning is one of the main phases of radio network planning. TheGPRS capacity must be defined to meet the existing and growing needs for dataservices as well as for circuit switched services. With Radio Planner you cancalculate accurate TRX amounts in each cell to meet the desired minimumQuality of Service level for GPRS traffic and Grade of Service level (blocking)for circuit switched traffic.

The capacity calculation input values consists of:• existing TRX configuration (phase 1)• data rate/ timeslot (interference dependable data rate) (phase1)• GPRS traffic load and minimum desired quality of service level (phase 2)• circuit switched (including HSCSD) traffic and minimum grade of

service level in the network (phase2)

As a result of the capacity calculation, the TRX configuration (phase3) meets both Packet and Circuit Switched capacity requirements and traffic growthrates.





3.7 Reporting tools

Radio Planner has user-friendly tools for site and cell data reporting as well as

for frequency plan reporting. The report contents are completely user-defined.The main Radio Planner reporting tools are:• Site Reporter • Link Reporter • Frequency Plan Reporter • Cell Info• Change Report

Radio Planner has a WYSIWYG approach for all printing. This means that allthe information in a plot is presented in the same way that it is displayed.Additionally, the plot can be scaled as required. You can also preview the

printout to check the final outlook of the plot. The reports are launched toMicrosoft WordPad and can be easily imported into a spreadsheet applicationfor further processing.

Figure 10. Radio Planner reporting tool





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3.8 NetAct Planner interfaces

Radio Planner is part of Nokia's integrated planning solution NetAct Planner.

NetAct Planner has a common database and GIS functionality. Additionally,Radio Planner has interfaces to other Nokia products described below.

With Radio Planner you can efficiently import and export basic network configuration data, for example, site, network element ID and frequency data.This is very useful in network extension planning and in transferring radionetwork configuration parameters to Nokia NetAct. Additionally, Radio Planner supports the import of traffic/cell information from live network, thus makingcapacity calculation even more powerful.

Radio Planner also utilises (CW) measurements for model semi-automatedtuning according to the field strength values of measured and planned data.



Radio Planner package


4 Radio Planner packageThe Radio Planner package includes all necessary elements for a completeenvironment for network planning. The package can be constructed in a flexibleway based on customer needs. The package consists of:• software package• training and consultation services• care services

4.1 Software package

The software package, delivered on a CD-ROM, includes all necessary

software, excluding, however, system software such as the Windows®operating system and database software.

The Radio Planner software includes the following:• radio network planning

− generic coverage, capacity and frequency planning for GSMnetworks

− Microcell planning support− dual-band planning support− frequency hopping support− TETRA radio network planning− GPRS planning support− EDGE planning support− HSCSD planning support

• interworking− Nokia Network Management System interface for basic

configuration and traffic data transfer



Radio Planner package


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− mobile measurements import and display− interface for transmission planning

• generic tools− GPS interface to record site co-ordinates− digital map system− plan information management− reporting tools

• documentation and utilities− installation procedures− user and administrator documentation− license manager − example plans with maps

Note

The digital maps are for example purposes only.

4.2 Training and consulting

The training and consulting services include:• Radio Planner user and administration training• interworking of network planning tools• acquiring, updating and installing digital maps• data conversions• implementation of planning environment

4.3 Care services

Comprehensive care services are available. Normally these services are part of the Care Agreement and consist of services such as:• Software Maintenance Service, including new software releases and Fault

Management• Nokia HelpDesk Service• Nokia On-line Service



Related documents


5 Related documentsRadio Planner related documentation includes:• Radio Planner User Reference Guide• NetAct Planner User Reference Guide• NetAct Planner Administrator and Installation Guide• NetAct Planner Release Note .

Any other Radio Planner related documents are listed in the NetAct Planner Release Note .

All Radio Planner documentation is in English.

As all Nokia products are subject to continuous research and development, wereserve the right to alter this document and technical specifications without

prior notice.



System requirements


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6 System requirementsSystem requirements may vary considerably, depending on the way RadioPlanner is used.

For latest system recommendations, refer to the document Nokia NetAct Planner System Requirements .



Glossary

Glossary

BCC BSIC Colour Code

BSC Base Station Controller BSS Base Station Subsystem

BSIC Base Station Identification Code

BTS Base Transceiver Station

C/I Carrier per Interference ratio

CW Continuous Wave

EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution

E-OTD Enhanced-Observed Time Difference

GIS Geographical Information System

GoS Grade of ServiceGPS Global Positioning Services

GPRS General Packet Radio Service

GSM Global Standard for Mobile: GSM 900, GSM 1800 (formerly DCS1800), and GSM 1900 (formerly PCS 1900)

HSN Hopping Sequence Number

ID Identification

ILSA Intelligent Local Search Algorithm

LAC Local Area Code

LMU Location Measurement UnitLOS Line-of-Sight

MA Mobile Allocation

MAIO Mobile Allocation Index Offset

MCC Mobile Country Code

MNC Mobile Network Code

MS Mobile Station

NCC Network Colour Code

NPS/X Nokia Network Planning System

PC Personal Computer

QoS Quality of Service

RF Radio Frequency

TETRA Terrestrial Trunked Radio

TRX Transceiver

WYSIWYG What You See Is What You Get

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