Title :
Small-cell network site planning: A framework based on terrain effects and urban geography characteristics
Author :
Akhter, I. ; Ranaweera, C. ; Lim, Chong-U ; Nirmalathas, Ampalavanapillai ; Wong, Elaine
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Univ. of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Abstract :
This paper introduces a novel small-cell network planning framework that considers geographical terrain variation and urban geography characteristics. The framework ensures adequate coverage and addresses all radio-frequency propagation characteristics and limits.
Keywords :
geophysical techniques; mobile communication; geographical terrain variation; mobile communications; radio-frequency propagation characteristics; small-cell network site planning; terrain effects; urban geography characteristics; Antennas; Buildings; Planning; Propagation losses; Urban areas;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fibre Technology, 2014 OptoElectronics and Communication Conference and Australian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Melbourne, VIC
