Software Tools for

Radio Planning & Environmental Impact

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Telephone Radio Network

The major telephony operators use our products to design and implement, mainly with point-point technology, the backbone of the Italian radio telephone network.

Software analysis such as link budget calculation, quality calculation, interference calculation, visibility calculation and actual distribution frequencies, help in the creation of an efficient network.

Radio TV Network

The most important national network operators use our software to optimize the SFN (Single Frequency Network) network, both in terms of coverage and interference, thanks to the precise analysis of the contributions relating to the signals received from the various transmitters belonging to the network.

Electromagnetic Impact

In addition to the support to design efficient radio networks, we also provide software tools to measure the electromagnetic field value generated by transmitters which in Italy by law cannot exceed 6V/m.

Many of the regional and provincial environmental agencies of the territory (ARPA, APPA) rely on our products to assess the electromagnetic impact, before issuing the opinion for the installation or modification of a new system.

Electric grids also generate electromagnetic fields which can be measured by our software.

Our products

Suite RPT

RPT Suite (Radio Planning Tool) is based on an interactive environment for designing, analyzing and assessing simple and complex radio electrical systems.

In particular, in the field of telecommunications, we have created advanced solutions for transport, access and broadcast networks, all based on the integration of network data with the three-dimensional model of the territory that it simulates, through quantitative contents (DTM, DSM, DEM , CLUTTER) and qualitative (Raster cartography) the operational scenario.
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Suite EDT

The EDT Suite is based on an interactive environment intended for land management, analysis and verification of radioelectric fields generated by transmitters and power lines.
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Our Main Customers

Today SEDICOM is able to provide its customers with 360° support through the sale of software products and data of the 2D and 3D territory as well as the provision of after-sales services, such as start-up and training, and professional like radio planning.

Many of the most important Italian and foreign companies in the telecommunications sector have adopted our solutions.

Our Services

Our know-how at your service

SEDICOM's RPS team can provide professional services with high added value, based on the use of SEDICOM's software tools, on a detailed 3D territorial database, as well as on the know-how gained in these years of experience in this industry.

Planning, design and analysis services

Site assessment for TLC. Transport networks and Point-to-Point radio links. Backhauling radio networks (WLL, LMDS, Point-to-Multipoint).

Topological data analysis and capacity in transport radio networks and backhauling radio networks. Coverage areas for broadband radio access (BWA, Lte, WiMAX, Hiperlan, WiFi, Tetra, etc.). Radio/TC systems coverage (digital ones: DVB-T, DVB-H, DVB-T2, DVB-T2 Lite, ISDB-T, ISDB-Tb, Onda Media, DRM, DAB, DAB+ and analogical ones: PAL, SECAM, NTSC, Radio FM). Optimization of SFN digital Radio/TV systems. Calculation of the population served by BWA and Radio/TV systems. Simulation of coverage at 169 MHz for automated meter reading of gas consumption (Wireless Metering networks). Technical evaluations to design and develop radio networks. Assessment of the interference situation. Spectrum optimization.

Services to assess environmental impact

Assessment of the environmental impact of electromagnetic fields generated by RF plants (BTS) and ELF (power lines) according to the current regulation. Evaluation of field levels generated by multiple transmitters with different technology.

Capability to bring into conformity emission levels of individual transmitters. Land survey services aimed at locating resources, areas and structures of interest, as well as at creating and populating relevant databases.

Data Integration/Migration Services

Database integration with Customer's data banks. Services of data conversion and migration. Services of correction and geo-referencing for raster and vector data.

Consulting services to create GISs and geo-coded data banks. Geo-referencing services for radio stations (BTS, NodeB) and field verification of installation parameters in locations for mobile communication.

Post-sale services

Installation of basic software and application software. Learning session to understand how to use the system. Staff training.

On-site and remote specialized support. Customization of software products. E-ticketing service to report malfunctioning (HelpDesk).

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Top reasons to choose SEDICOM's services

We are able to provide: Highly professional services using proven quality tools. Reduction of the time required to obtain results. Cost containment. No need for huge investments in case of time-limited projects. Saving inner resources. Ability to customize services.

Insights

CAPABILITY ANALYSIS

In view of the self-evident growth in the demand for mobile broadband connections as well as considering the number of smartphone sold, nowadays operators need to know the extent to which their transport and backhaul networks are suitable to carry the growing traffic, especially in metropolitan areas.

The answer is very rarely immediate, especially due to the fact that existing networks, designed for much less performing technologies, then have often evolved unevenly and disorderly.

This question can be answered by the Capacity Analysis module, contained in Sedicom's WinRTP Suite.

Actually, the module goes beyond this first step of analysis. In fact, this tool highlights the different levels of criticality arising while capacity grows, and examines possible actions that can be put in place to deal with such challenges. The selection is done automatically from a set of operations initially defined as "possible" by the designer. WinRTP Suite, which includes the Capacity Analysis module, is offered as a crucial tool for analysis and optimization, in order to support radio network planning and roll out process. Even if such analyses are usually complex processes to be performed, this tool has been designed to simplify the designer's task as much as possible.

Preliminary phase

The tool provides a set of solutions developed to support the designer in identifying the portion of the radio network (cluster) to be analyzed, in order to calculate its initial values and assign voice and data services such as (HSPA / HSPA +, LTE).

Calculation phase

Once users have established a series of parameters, among which the maximum value and the incremental step to increase capacity from an initial state, the tool starts the automatic calculation step. This operation, in its turn, is divided into 3 or 4 sub-steps depending on the type of analysis which has been set up (with or without interference verification/unavailability of the new proposed scenario).

At each incremental step, the following operations will be carried out: calculation processing, identification of critical links, and implementation of appropriate countermeasures, wherever applicable.

Leaving every incremental step, the tool will mark as 'critical' all those links which do not meet the required conditions and for which no countermeasure has been identified, verifying that the maximum number of critical issues imposed as a limit by the designer has not been reached.

Finally, the whole complex process of calculation as well as actions identified by the system are summarized in a detailed report.

For more information on the Capability Analysis module and other WinRTP Suite products, please contact us.

Case Studies

Here are some examples of solutions to specific needs of our customers.

DVB-T2 on a national scale

Task: Our Customer needed to design a network in order to submit an offer in response to a call for tenders.

Solution: WinRPT-Broadcasting TECH module allowed our Customer to create a DVB-T2 network ex-novo, allowing WinRPT to choose the best position for locations, in order to obtain a better coverage of the area of interest and maximize the population to be served.

Switching from analog to digital TV technology

Task: Our Customer needed to switch from analog to digital technology and maintain the same performance as the current analogue network in terms of coverage.

Solution: WinRPT-Broadcasting TECH module calculated the coverage of the current analog TV network and simulated its coverage planned in DVB-T. Our Customer studied that network to identify areas where additional sites could be useful (temporarily filled with gap-fillers) and areas where old transmitters had to be turned off.

Increasing and optimizing DVB-T coverage

Task: Enlarging and optimizing the coverage area.

Solution: WinRPT-Broadcasting TECH module allowed our Customer to optimize his network, according to specific features: knowing all signal contributions in the critical area, our Customer was able to move interferences to negligible areas. On the basis of a satisfactory percentage of covered area / population target, this software calculated the best values for the delay times to be assigned to each transmitter. General and customized training courses were held by SEDICOM.

ISDB-T licences and services on a national scale

Task: Our Customer had to plan a new ISDB-T network in order to comply with government requirements.

Solution: Thanks to WinRPT-Broadcasting TECH module, SEDICOM created an ISDB-T network ex-novo, according to our Customer's requirements. SEDICOM decided the best location to place transmitters, according to our Customer's needs. SEDICOM operated in accordance with parameters set by our Customer, concerning antenna types, relevant radiation diagrams and transmission power. SEDICOM developed a regional territorial model within a real world environment. SEDICOM designed the broadcasting network and resulting coverage maps which have been analyzed using both its tool and Google Earth.

Coordinating frequencies at national level

Task: Our Customer needed to manage frequency channelling of Point-to-Point links in all the Italian networks.

Solution: WinRPT Point to Point TECH module has been acquired by our Customer to manage the coordination of frequencies. Licences were issued on national territory and connected to the central server through the LAN/WAN. Our Customer has entered all microwave links of every Italian telecommunications operator into the database. First, our Customer has calculated interferences, then has scanned and coordinated frequencies. Client-Server installations (including Oracle) with on-site and remote assistance, upgrading, maintenance, customization and training have been provided by SEDICOM.

DVB-T International Coordination

Task: Our Customer needed to assign frequencies to each Operator of National and Regional Broadcasting in order to monitor and manage frequency channeling among neighboring countries, during and after the switch-off.

Solution: WinRPT-Broadcasting TECH module allowed Our Customer to include all the broadcasting networks in one database, as well as to perform further calculations of interference, coordination and frequency assignment.

Management of a microwave network

Task: Planning and optimizing a national network.

Solution: WinRPT Point to Point and Point to Multi-Point TECH modules have been purchased by our Customer to design and manage national microwave and backhaul networks (26/28 GHz). All the project implementation phases have been followed by SEDICOM, which is still providing upgrading, maintenance, on-line support and training for new releases. The ability to carefully analyze interferences is considered to be a key feature. Licenses have been issued for the national territory and have been connected via LAN/WAN to the central server. Some licenses have been installed on laptops, operating both in standalone mode and on LAN network.

Data synchronization

Task: Our Customer needed to synchronize data from different databases scattered throughout the territory.

Solution: The automatic MERGING function of WinRPT ensures data synchronization when users switch to the operation mode. WinRPT has been used to calculate the estimated environmental impact, with the REMFE (Radio Electro Magnetic Field Evaluator) embedded software module. Generated reports meet the requirements issued by Agencies for Environmental Protection and Prevention (ARPA). All the implementation steps of this project have been performed by SEDICOM, which is still providing upgrading, maintenance, on-line support and training services. WinRPT automatically generates reports that are compatible with information formats specified by national regulatory authorities.

Access to public and private video surveillance networks

Task: Planning and designing a video surveillance network. Designing public and private access networks (WiFi technology), as well as public and private transport networks.

Solution: Our Customer has purchased Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multi-Point and BWA Coverage TECH modules to plan and administer a video surveillance network, as well as to manage network access in an urban environment including 3D buildings. Wireless network design solutions play a key role in assessing, planning and developing new networks. Our Customer has provided network access, planning and dimensioning the network, so as to obtain an optimized network access, using wireless communication technologies.

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