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EXPERT
Student Manual
THE iBWAVE
CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM
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iBwave Design Expert Level Certification – Revision 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1............................................................. 1
Course Introduction............................................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2.......................................................... 2‐1
Radio Wave Propagation Basics........................................................................................................ 2-1
Electromagnetic Theory Principles.................................................................................................... 2-3The Uniform Plane Wave .................................................................................................................. 2-7Effects of Materials.......................................................................................................................... 2-15
Propagation Mechanisms ................................................................................................................. 2-17
Reflection and Refraction ................................................................................................................ 2-21
Waveguiding .................................................................................................................................... 2-23Scattering ......................................................................................................................................... 2-25
CHAPTER 3.......................................................... 3‐1
Basic Propagation Models ................................................................................................................. 3-1
Path Loss ............................................................................................................................................ 3-7
Free Space Loss (FSL)..................................................................................................................... 3-13
CHAPTER 4.......................................................... 4‐1
In-Building Propagation Models........................................................................................................ 4-1
Empirical and Physical Models.......................................................................................................... 4-3Comparing Models: Measures of Accuracy....................................................................................... 4-7
Keenan & Motley Empirical Model................................................................................................. 4-15
Cost 231 Multi-Wall Empirical Model ............................................................................................ 4-19
In-Building Dominant Path Model .................................................................................................. 4-25Challenging Environments............................................................................................................... 4-31
CHAPTER 5.......................................................... 5‐1
Building Modeling ............................................................................................................................. 5-1
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CHAPTER 6.......................................................... 6‐1
Propagation Workshop....................................................................................................................... 6-1
Part 1: Conducting a Propagation Prediction Study Using iBwave Design ...................................... 6-3Color Schemes ................................................................................................................................. 6-15
Prediction Types .............................................................................................................................. 6-19
Compliancy Area ............................................................................................................................. 6-23Areas can be defined using a polygon shape according to the following types: ............................. 6-23
Part 2: Accuracy of the Model Against Measurements ................................................................... 6-41
CHAPTER 7.......................................................... 7‐1
Antenna Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 7-1Antenna Basics................................................................................................................................... 7-3
Antenna Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 7-7
Radiation Patterns .............................................................................................................................. 7-9Antenna Types Used for In-Building............................................................................................... 7-23In-Building Antennas Cases............................................................................................................. 7-31
Radiating Cables .............................................................................................................................. 7-35
CHAPTER 8.......................................................... 8‐1
In-Building Propagation Measurement Guidelines............................................................................ 8-1
Propagation Measurement Basics ...................................................................................................... 8-3Equipment ........................................................................................................................................ 8-15
Walk Routes Guidelines................................................................................................................... 8-25
Calibration and Validation............................................................................................................... 8-31
CHAPTER 9.......................................................... 9‐1
Collection Module.............................................................................................................................. 9-1
CHAPTER 10...................................................... 10‐1
Tuning and Validation ..................................................................................................................... 10-1
Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 10-3Importing Survey Data..................................................................................................................... 10-5
Measurements for Model Tuning..................................................................................................... 10-7
Identification of Disputable Survey Data....................................................................................... 10-11Walls, Floors, and Model Tuning in iBwave Design..................................................................... 10-21
Propagation Model Validation Example........................................................................................ 10-27
Calibration Model in iBwave Design ............................................................................................ 10-35
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CHAPTER 11...................................................... 11‐1
Importing Outdoor Prediction.......................................................................................................... 11-1
CHAPTER 12...................................................... 12
‐1
Optimization Module ....................................................................................................................... 12-1
Creating SNIR – Ec/Nt Map .......................................................................................................... 12-17
CHAPTER 13...................................................... 13‐1
Appendix 1 : Defining Project Requirements .................................................................................. 13-1
Project Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 13-3
RF Technical Requirements............................................................................................................. 13-7Health and Safety Requirements.................................................................................................... 13-15
Physical Requirements................................................................................................................... 13-17
CHAPTER 14...................................................... 14‐1
Appendix 2 : Antenna Characteristics ............................................................................................. 14-1
CHAPTER 15...................................................... 15‐1
Appendix 3 : Planning a Measurement Campaign........................................................................... 15-1
Planning a Measurement Campaign ................................................................................................ 15-1
CHAPTER 16...................................................... 150H
16‐1
75HGlossary ........................................................................................................................................... 151H16-1
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Chapter 1
Course Introduction
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Welcome
Welcome to the iBwave Design Expert Level Certification Program. Following all the
knowledge acquired in the Professional Level, the Expert Level brings new concepts and
tools for you to enhance your skills in designing an in-building project using iBwave Design.
Let’s examine in detail what outcomes and objectives are expected for the Expert Level.
Certification Roadmap
After completing the Professional Level Certification, you gained the knowledge to create and
design in-building systems using iBwave Design to meet given requirements. Now for the
Expert Level, it is expected that you can develop your knowledge of in-building radio
propagation, and in consequence improve your skills on propagation-related issues to
enhance your in-building design abilities to more complex and critical design projects. In
addition, you will gain expertise in the iBwave Design modules: Collection Module,
Propagation Module, and an overview of the Optimization Module.
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Welcome
“ Engineering is the professional and systematic application of
science to the efficient utilization of natural resources to producewealth.”
T. J. Hoover and J. C. L. Fish, 1941
“ Engineering is the art of doing for 10 shillings what any fool can do
for a pound”
Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley
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Certif ication Roadmap
In the Professional level, we have acquired the know ledgenecessary to create and design in-building systems to meetgiven requirements using iBwave Design
In the Expert level, we aim toDevelop our knowledge of in-building radio propagation
Improve our skills on issues related to propagation
Enhance our in-building d esign abilities using these skills
Gain expertise in the iBwave Design modules
Collection Module
Propagation Module
Optimization Module
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Additional Notes:
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In-Building Project Deployment Process
The in-building design process consists of the following 3 phases, with documentation as a
key activity in every phase.
1. Collecting Information
2. Design, Engineering, and Equipment Selection
3. Solution Implementation
While the same generic process is followed for all projects, those which are larger, more
complex or more critical need an enhanced approach which will give greater confidence in the
design result and enable the performance/cost trade-off to be further optimized compared to
the methods in the Professional Level.
In particular, each of the arrows highlights areas where the Expert Level will introduce
techniques which will improve the performance and reliability of the system at a given cost,
focused on increasing the matching of the information used in the design to reality, thereby
reducing the margins / overdesign which have to be introduced to overcome the uncertainties
inherent in the simper versions of the process.
In-Building Stakeholders
Different parts of the deployment process involve liaisons with different stakeholders. It is
important that all buy-in to the process which is being used and that all can share and jointly
work on the same underlying data as the system evolves from requirements through to
implementation. Different reports and views on the data need to be adapted to the different
stakeholders to maximize synergy and efficiency in the process.
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Verification
measurements
In-build ing Project Deployment Process
In Level 2 we work on enhancements to elements of the design process
which will give greater accuracy, precision and reliability, enabling larger,more complex and more critical projects to be tackled with confidence
Propagation
measurements
Building geometry
suitable for predictionPropagation prediction
Propagation modellingDetailed performance
evaluation
Documentation
2
Design, Engineering &
Equipment Selection
1
Collecting
Information
3
Solution
Implementation
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In‐building stakeholders
In-Building Design and Planning
Designing an in‐building system involves several stakeholders that all have a specific role
from the initial site visit preparation to the final system acceptance tests. The in‐building
system designer produces a design along with documentation that will guide all
contributors.
•Architecture / Vendor Selection
•Cost Optimization
•Preliminary Design
•Design and Budget Validation
•Final Design
Design,
Engineering
and
Equipment
Selection
•Preparation
•Site Visit
•Site Survey
•Data Collection
for Calibration
Solution
Implementation
•Procurement
•Implementation
•Commissioning
•Acceptance &
Sign‐off
Collecting Information
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Course Objectives
By the end of this level, you will be able to:
• Acquire basic understanding of propagation modeling issues including propagation
mechanisms and material characteristics
• Understand the characteristics and applicability of the main in-building propagation models
• Appreciate the key characteristics of antennas for in-building designs
• Create building geometries to a standard suitable for propagation prediction using
advanced AutoCAD and floor plan features
• Conduct propagation predictions using the Propagation Module in iBwave Design
• Configure and characterize a measurement system suitable for in-building design
Furthermore, you will be able to:
• Plan and execute an in-building RF measurement campaign suitable for design and model
tuning purposes
• Import and process measurement data using the Collection Module in iBwave Design
• Tune in-building propagation models using measurements to produce designs with higher
accuracy than that available from measurements or models alone.
• Create efficient in-building designs using iBwave Design for projects containing multiple
buildings, irregular morphology, multi-band (but single operator) requirements, 100s to
1000s of occupants, significant interference constraints and specific coverage
requirements.
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Course Objectives
By the end of this level, you will be able to:
Acqui re bas ic unders tand ing of propagation model ing issues inc luding
propagation mechanisms and material characteristics
Understand the characteristics and applicability of the main in-building
propagation models
Appreciate the k ey characteri st ics of antennas fo r in-bui ld ing designs
Create buildi ng geometries to a standard suitable for propagation
prediction using advanced AutoCAD and floor plan features
Conduct propagation predictions using the Propagation and Optimization
Modules in iBw ave Design
Configure and characterize a measurement system sui table for in-
building design
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Course Objectives
Furthermore, you will be able to:
Plan and execute an in-buil ding RF measurement campaign suitable for
design and model tuning purposes
Import and process measurement data using the Collection Module in iBwave
Design
Tune in-building propagation models using measurements to produce
designs wi th higher accuracy than that available from measurements ormodels alone.
Create efficient in-building designs using iBwave Design for projects
containing multiple buil dings, irregular morphology, multi-band (but si ngle
operator) requirements, 100s to 1000s of oc cupants, signi ficant in terference
constraints and specific coverage requirements.
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Expert Level Course Agenda
This is the agenda for the three-day Expert Level certification. We will have presentations of
specialized topics, quizzes, workshops, hands-on assessments and written exams. For some
of the topics, there will also be demos and presentations of equipment. Please do not hesitate
to contact your instructor should you have any queries about the overall agenda.
• By the end of Day 1, we should have:
– An understanding of the basic theory behind radio propagation
– Knowledge of the functionality and use of the various in-building path loss
models
– Advanced skills in building modeling in iBwave Design
– Experience in the use of the iBwave Design Propagation Module
• By the end of Day 2, we should have:
– Sufficient theoretical background to conduct in-building propagation
measurements for use in iBwave Design
– Ability for planning a measurement campaign
– Practical skills in the import and use of radio measurements in iBwave Design
using the Collection module
– Understanding of cost-benefit implications in the use of accurate propagation
modeling for in-building design
• At the end of Day 3, we should have:
– A clear understating of how propagation mechanisms and models are
represented in the iBwave Design environment
– The ability to tune the iBwave Design propagation model to our in-building
measurements
– Sufficient practical hands-on skills to perform propagation predictions using
iBwave Design
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3 Day Schedule
Refer to the following tables for the schedule of the Expert Level Certification Program.
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Day 1 Schedule
Day 1
A) Int roduct ion 8:30 – 9:00
B) Radio Wave Propagation Basics 9:00 – 9:45
C) Basic Propagation Models 9:45 – 10:30
Break 10:30 – 10:45
D) In-Buildi ng Propagation Models 10:45 – 12:00
Lunch 12:00 – 1:00
E) Building Modeling 1:00 – 2:45
Break 2:45 – 3:00
F) Prediction Panel & Configuration 3:00 – 4:00
G) Propagation Workshop 4:00 – 5:00
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Day 2 Schedule
Day 2
H) Antenna Characteristics 8:30 – 9:30
K) In-Building Propagation Measurement Guidelines 9:30 – 10:30
Break 10:30 – 10:45
L) Data Collection Module and Workshop 10:45 – 12:00
Lunch 12:00 – 1:00
M) Tuning and Validation 1:00 – 2:30
Break 2:30 – 2:45
N) Importing Outdoor Prediction 2:45 – 3:45
O) Introduction to Optimization Module 3:45 – 4:30
Q&A 4:30 – 5:00
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Day 3 Schedule
Day 3
O) Optimization Module 8:30 – 10:00
Break 10:00 – 10:15
P) Multiple Choice Exam 10:15 – 11:15
Q) Introduction to iBwave Mobile, Unity, and Field 11:15 – 12:00
Lunch 12:00 – 1:00
R) Practical Exam 1:00 – 3:00
Conclusion 3:00 – 3:30
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References
Many of the diagrams in Level 2 are adapted with permiss ion from:
S.R. Saunders, A. Aragon-Zavala, "Antennas and Propagation for WirelessCommunication Systems - Second Edition" , published by John Wiley, 2007.
Other references:
S. R. Saunders et al. “ Femtocells: Opportunities and Challenges for
Business and Technology” , published by John Wiley, 2009.
Morten Tolstrup, " Indoor Radio Planning: A Practical Guide for GSM, DCS,
UMTS and HSPA ", published by John Wiley, 2008
iBwave Design Version 5.0 User Manual
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iBwave Solutions Inc.
T +1 514 397 0606
F +1 514 409 2499
7075, Robert-Joncas, Suite 95
St-Laurent, Qc H4M 2Z2 Canada
www.ibwave.com
Should you have any questions or comments regarding this course,please write to us at [email protected]