Technology of spatial planning of communication networks
The main tool for spatial planning of communication networks are quadcopters (UAVs) equipped with cellular network channel bonding equipment, Wi-Fi devices and a video camera. During the design process, a number of routine tasks are performed (in full or as needed):
- Measuring the level of RF signals and identifying the zones with the best level,
- Measuring the parameters of the aggregated data channel,
- Identifying the heights at which the optimal signal levels are fixed,
- Defining the coordinates of the mast installation sites,
- Defining the azimuth to the nearest base stations,
- Getting photo and video images of mast installation sites and their access conditions,
- Getting photo and video images of subscriber objects visibility,
- Quick establishing a broadband communication channel at limited territory.
Depending on site conditions, different survey options are possible, for example:
Option 1
Depending on the level of signals received by the drone from cellular base stations (BS), the height (H) at which the bonding system antennas and/or P2P station antenna will be installed is determined at the place where Wi-Fi base stations and/or bonding equipment is supposed to be installed.
Option 2
Drone2 rises to the height (H2) of the assumed installation site of a half-set of the P2P station with broadband Internet access. Drone1 determines the height (H1) at which another P2P station half-set should be installed depending on the level of the signal received from Drone2. At the same time, the roofs of most houses to be connected to the Internet should be visible from the Drone1's video camera.
