v4 7 Modifications and News

ICS Telecom4.
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COMPREHENSIVE
NETWORK ENGINEERING
ON V/U/SHF BANDS
Modifications & New functions
ADVANCED
TOPOGRAPHIC
DEVELOPMENT
& IMAGES
AUTHORS: Philippe & David MISSUD
MODIFICATION AND NEW FUNCTIONS - VERSION 4.7

GENERAL ASPECTS .......................................................................................................... 5
Files ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Display .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Calculation Speed ............................................................................................................................. 6
Menus ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Status bar : display of the current FSR value ................................................................................... 7
External Data base access in the Tool Bar ....................................................................................... 7
Management and Access the Internal Data Bases ........................................................................... 7
THE STATIONS ................................................................................................................ 8

Com parameters Box ......................................................................................................................... 8
Extend radius ................................................................................................................................... 10
Station List (Station Command) ..................................................................................................... 10
THE MICROWAVE LINKS ................................................................................................ 10

Microwave links Parameters ........................................................................................................... 10
Microwave link list (Microwave command) .................................................................................. 11
THE SUBSCRIBERS ......................................................................................................... 12

Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 12
NEW MENU .................................................................................................................. 12

Satellite Menu ................................................................................................................................. 12
FILES MENU ................................................................................................................. 13

Files / Load / Load FLD file Function ........................................................................................... 13
New Import Functions .................................................................................................................... 13
New Export Functions .................................................................................................................... 13
Project Manager Box ...................................................................................................................... 14
Legend Box ..................................................................................................................................... 14
PARAMETERS MENU ....................................................................................................... 14

Radar target range function ............................................................................................................ 14
Call-signs Function ......................................................................................................................... 14
New Function Temporary directory ............................................................................................ 14
Palette Box ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Ground Occupancy Parameters Box ............................................................................................... 15
Propagation model Box .................................................................................................................. 15
Object display properties Box ........................................................................................................ 16
MAP MENU .................................................................................................................. 17

Filter / Frontier Function ................................................................................................................ 17
Vector map ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Filter / Vectorize ............................................................................................................................. 17
Map Area / Display Profile ............................................................................................................. 17
DIRECT MENU ............................................................................................................... 17

New Function : Minimum Tx height calculation ........................................................................... 17
Terrain Profiles ............................................................................................................................... 17
COVERAGE MENU .......................................................................................................... 18

Coverage / Network calculation functions ..................................................................................... 18
New Function Rx Coverage ...................................................................................................... 18
Radar coverage function ........................................................................................................... 19
New function: Tx/Rx variable height coverage ........................................................................ 19
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Coverage / Network analysis Functions ......................................................................................... 19

New function : Variable height coverage display .................................................................... 19
New function: Best server + C/I... ............................................................................................ 19
Rx coverage display function .................................................................................................... 19
Time of Arrival function ............................................................................................................ 20
Coverage modification (directional antennas) function .......................................................... 20
Coverage / Network interference functions ................................................................................... 20
C/I mode function ...................................................................................................................... 20
IRF mode function ..................................................................................................................... 22
SFN mode function .................................................................................................................... 23
Coverage / Network inteference / Coverage + interference .................................................... 23
Protection ratio box .................................................................................................................. 24
Coverage / Network Assignment functions .................................................................................... 24
Frequency assignment function ................................................................................................ 24
Frequency band assignment box ............................................................................................... 25
Frequency group list ................................................................................................................. 25
Frequency group box ................................................................................................................ 25
Coverage / Traffic Analysis functions ............................................................................................ 26
Traffic analysis functions .......................................................................................................... 26
MICROWAVE MENU ....................................................................................................... 27

Interference Rejection factor box ................................................................................................... 27
Passive Profile ................................................................................................................................. 27
Path Budget ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Link interference - Threshold Impairment calculation Box .......................................................... 27
MULTIPOINT MENU ....................................................................................................... 28

New Interference / I/N function .................................................................................................... 28
SUBSCRIBER MENU ........................................................................................................ 28

Interference Functions .................................................................................................................... 28
Subscriber to station .................................................................................................................. 28
Station to subscriber .................................................................................................................. 29
Dispatch frequencies to parented subscribers... function ............................................................. 29
New Assignment Function ............................................................................................................ 30
New function : Adjust power and frequency... .............................................................................. 30
Parenting Function .......................................................................................................................... 30
Status Function ................................................................................................................................ 31
New Function : Planning ................................................................................................................ 31
Point to Point Function ................................................................................................................... 33
STATISTICS MENU ......................................................................................................... 33

Simulator setup Box ........................................................................................................................ 33
TI mode ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Random transmitters to subscriber (I/N) Function ......................................................................... 33
Random Transmitters to GSO (I/TIL) Function ............................................................................ 33
Traffic - Erlang B and Traffic - Erlang C Functions ..................................................................... 33
MEASURE MENU ........................................................................................................... 34

Correlation Box .............................................................................................................................. 34
DATABASE MENU .......................................................................................................... 34

Other Databases function ................................................................................................................ 34
OBJECT MENU .............................................................................................................. 34

New Function: Update site location from station coordinates... ................................................... 34
Changes function ............................................................................................................................. 34
OPTIONS MENU ............................................................................................................. 34

GPS function ................................................................................................................................... 34
New Report / Test Points Function ................................................................................................ 34
Population / Population covered and / Population not covered Functions .................................... 35
Constraints Functions ...................................................................................................................... 35
Population file ................................................................................................................................. 35
THE TOOLS ................................................................................................................... 35

Line Tool ......................................................................................................................................... 35
Grid Tool ......................................................................................................................................... 35
Unit Tool ......................................................................................................................................... 36
Rectangle Tool ................................................................................................................................ 36
Polygon Tool ................................................................................................................................... 37
POINT MODE - LEFT CLICK - POPUP MENU ..................................................................... 37

Coordination distances calculation according to Stockholm 61 and Geneve 84 .......................... 37
Receiving Option ........................................................................................................................... 38
Set as reference Option ................................................................................................................... 38
New Point to point Options ............................................................................................................ 38
New Option Report / Coordination AP28 ...................................................................................... 39
New option : Report / P2P correlation ........................................................................................... 39
New option: Report / Frontier coordination ................................................................................... 39
POINT MODE - RIGHT CLICK - POPUP MENU ................................................................ 40

New option : Subscriber Parameters .............................................................................................. 40
New option Town info .................................................................................................................... 40
New option Site frequencies .......................................................................................................... 40
New option Path perspective .......................................................................................................... 41
Multipath Option ............................................................................................................................. 41
Import Subscriber option ................................................................................................................ 41
New option : GPS Offset ................................................................................................................ 41
Change Map option ......................................................................................................................... 41
THE INTERNAL DATA BASES .......................................................................................... 41

Users Database ................................................................................................................................ 41
Site Database ................................................................................................................................... 42
DB Station ....................................................................................................................................... 42
DB MW ........................................................................................................................................... 44
DB Subscribers ................................................................................................................................ 44
Satellite Database (DB sat command) ............................................................................................ 45
D.F Database ................................................................................................................................... 45
THE EXTERNAL DATA BASES ......................................................................................... 45

Base ICSTel99.mdb ........................................................................................................................ 45
ODBC Import / Export .................................................................................................................... 46
REPORT BOX ................................................................................................................. 47

VECTOR FILE AND VECTOR OBJECTS ............................................................................... 47
DF BEAM BOX .............................................................................................................. 48
GENERAL ASPECTS
FILES
New file found in the CD-Rom : FRSITE.CSV
this file contains for each INSEE code the correspondence X,Y,Z,CODE,COMMUNE - separator symbol
used is coma
New file found in the CD-Rom : FRONTIERFR that can be used by the Frontier coordination function
(option Report of the POINT floating menu)
.FTR (containing the frontier distances) and .COD (containing the country codes) files are saved in the INI
file c:\ics\country.inf
DISPLAY
Scrolling with mouse: press Shift key and move the cursor mouse to one side of the display area.
Improvement of the IMAGE/DTM layers when the ratios are important
2D displays speed increased
Display of maps and coverages available in 256 colours, 16 bytes and 24 bytes display modes.
Note : The software has to be restarted after the modification of the display mode via the Windows SETTINGS/
CONTROL PANEL/DISPLAY.
New shading in 2D DEM display mode
the current layer is displayed at the top of ICS Telecom, and other layers can be selected
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DTM files are displayed in a pseudo 3d mode (note : to retrieve a 2d colours display mode, press F5/F6
keys F4 key = pseudo 3d mode)
The map is automaticall recentered in case of GPS localisation.
Subscribers display has been speed up
CALCULATION SPEED
Calculation times divided by 3 !
MENUS
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Menus reorganization:
New menus:
- Subscribers : all functions that were found in the former Multipoint menu
- Statistics : all functions that were found in the former Multipoint menu
- Satellites : new
- Measure : all functions that were found in the former Options menu
The Multipoint menu keeps :
- Connect
- Assignment
- New Interference function that offers the Threshold impairment and I/N functions + a new function
I/TIL
The Options menu keeps :
- Constraints
- Report
- Population
- GPS
- Extern Program
STATUS BAR : DISPLAY OF THE CURRENT FSR VALUE
EXTERNAL DATA BASE ACCESS IN THE TOOL BAR

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1- Click left button over the Key tool

2- The External database access box offers two choices : Station table or Microwave link table.
3- Select the table then click on Open - Cancel closes the box with no choice
4- The Station table is displayed in the Station box or the MW table is displayed in the Mw box (same as
function Database / ODBC / Station table or Microwave link table).
MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS THE INTERNAL DATA BASES

The way to add a new internal data base or to load an existing one has been changed.
To choose a data base, either click left button over one DB tool : ST for DB station, ML for DB Mw, SU for
DB subscriber, and DF for DB DF:
or click on one DB command: DB station, DB Mw, DB subscriber, DF : this will open consequently the
selected data base.
The selection of one data base is done through the Database box:
click here to view the image
The box lists all last loaded data base of the chosen type (station, mw, subscriber or df) and offers the Add
option to select another database or to create a new one.
For each database, following information is given:
- the name of the data base (3 characters)
- the type : Mw, station, DF or subscriber
- the disk path where the records are stored
To select one listed data base, double-click in the list.

The Add button allows to load a not listed data base or to create a new one, and opens the Database selector:
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The data base creation is not modified : click on 3 points button, and designate the disk path and enter the 3
characters name of the new data base.
The managing options are found in a floating menu accessible after the selection of one base in the list, by
clicking right button:
The use of these options has not been changed.
THE STATIONS
The maximum number of stations on the terrain has been increased to 700 stations
COM PARAMETERS BOX
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Parameters have been reorganized:
Basic parameters : parameters used in coverage calculations
Patterns : antenna choice
Interference parameters : parameters used in interference calculations
Status parameters : status of the station : extend radius, ILS zones, sector, activity, associated polygon, site
colour
Traffic parameters : parameters used in the traffic calculations
TV parameters : TV station specific parameters
DF parameters : direction finders specific parameters
Radar parameters : radar specific parameters
Coverage info : information regarding the coverage that is associated with the station
Multi-channels : Tx and Rx channels settings
Administrative info : text information, database keys...
Access to equipment, multimedia, user, site, location data bases.
Tx/Rx stations
M/BIT rate is now in float x.xx
ILS zones added: ILS area option displays the zone around the station, no area option do not display the
zone
TITLE field renamed USER (XLS report has been modified)
User button: access the User data base
Multi-channels : Group base button: access the frequencies group database. This button opens the Frequency
group list. In the list, the frequencies groups can be selected and new groups can be added to the database
Service : DVB-T (7 and 8 MHz) have been added
Modulation : specific DVB-T modulations have been added
Antennas:
the Patterns screen (H-V Zoom command) has been improved
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Option Display 360/180 of the floating menu: displays the vertical pattern according to the Cartesian
representation or to the polar representation
3D creation button: creation of 3D antenna from 1 horizontal pattern and 4 vertical patterns. Opens the 3D
antenna from 2D patterns box:
- selection of one .sph file (horizontal pattern) and 4 .spv files (vertical patterns) (Select buttons) or
choice of omnidirectional patterns (omni button)
- Calculation button runs the 3D antenna calculation from the selected patterns, and saves the 3D
antenna in a .A3D file
if the station antenna is in 3D mode, and if the user modifies the horizontal or the vertical pattern, then the
antenna mode passes in 2D.
The satellite stations
stations types: two types: Satellite Tx/Rx, Satellite Rx
After the choice of the satellite type, the Sat button of the basic parameters zone is accessible and access
the satellite data base. In the base, satellites may be added, or selected.
Azimuth and tilt values are updated according to the satellite that has been chosen in the data base.
Access the Satellite data base via the Sat button of the Interference parameters zone. After the choice of
one satellite in the base and the closing of the data base, the Carrier value (used for point to point calculation
from satellite to satellite Tx/Rx station) is updated.
S7 button of the Interference zone allows to calculate the TIL value: The ITU-R IS 847-1 Threshold
Interference Level determination box has been improved
The station satellite type + the receiver temperature + the mode (analog/digital) are saved.
Patterns zone: new parabolas rec 465-27 and 465-29.
Radars
Expert radar settings are saved in the .EWF object file (except the distance pattern)
New radar parameters:
the RCS can be calculated from the area and according to the frequency: 3 points button opens the RCS
calculation box
3 shapes:
- quadrilateral
- circular
- spherical
According to the chosen shape, following parameters has to be entered:
- quadrilateral shape: height and width
- circular shape: diameter
- spherical: diameter
The Calculation button runs the RCS calculation.
Detection probability (from 0.5 (R0) to 0.9) that will influence the radar range.
The Detection probability parameter has been added in the Radar equation box accessible via the Expert
button of the Radar parameters zone:
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EXTEND RADIUS
The extend radius is displayed in the site colour.
STATION LIST (STATION COMMAND)

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New design:
click left on the column titles, reorganizes the stations according to the selected column in a ascendant or
descendant order.
multiple selections available
Cover column has been added - indicates the presence of a coverage associated with the station
THE MICROWAVE LINKS

Maximum number of microwave links on the terrain has been increased to 350 links
+ New display:
unidirectional: grey/blue
bi : blue/blue
margin<2 or no calculated margin: red/(blue or grey) if bi or uni
threshold impairment: pink/(blue or grey) if bi or uni
Microwave link + passive available (2 passes). Allows to calculate the path budget with the passive in the
Mw list and during interference calculations, this type of link is now taken into account.
MICROWAVE LINKS PARAMETERS

Microwave link box:
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Passive button is renamed Reflector
Passive option: to define the passive
Passive parameters box
X Y and Z coordinates of the passive
Back to back type available (back to back = 2 gain antenna)
Site base button to access the Sites data base
the passive diameter is automatically 6 if not entered by the user or if <= to 1
Parities have been added (note : the site frequencies found in the POINT mode Popup menu - right click,
allows to display the Tx frequencies parities of the microwave links)
the M/BIT rate is now in float x.xx
transmitted power in dBm are signed

the selection (or not selection) of the AUTO option is saved in the .PRM file
Multiplex equipment
1- Click in the Database zone, over the Multiplex equipment symbol:
The Multiplexor list is displayed

2- Select the multiplex equipment in the list (double-click), or add new equipments via the Add button. The
Multiplex equipment box is opened:
3- Enter the information then validate. The equipment is added to the list. Select (double click) the equipment
in the list and confirm.
New DATE and USER fields (XLS report has been modified) and access to the User database via Base
button
Antenna data base : New parabolas 465-32, 465-29, 465-27.
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Optimize option: takes the passive into account
MICROWAVE LINK LIST (MICROWAVE COMMAND)
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New design
microwave link list:
- click left on the column title will reorganize in a ascending or descending order the links according to the
selected field.
- multiple selection available
Buttons:
- Interference wanted : calculation of the threshold impairment emanating from the selection
- Interference unwanted : calculation of the threshold impairment emanating from all present and activated
stations on the selection
- Isolate : isolates the selection and deactivates the not selected links
- Mask : deactivates the selection and keeps the no selected links activated
Interference wanted et Interference unwanted options
1- In the Microwave link list, select (8 left button) the links to be treated
2- Click on the Interference wanted button or on the Interference unwanted button
3- In the Interference Rejection Factors, choose the IRF factors to be taken into account in calculation, then
run the calculation via Ok.
4- The results are displayed in the Link interference - Threshold Impairment calculation box
The report (Report button) gives the information of passive presence.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Display: subscriber display has been increased
Subscribers are displayed according to the colour defined in the Subscriber parameters box.
During an automatic subscriber creation, the address is updated
SETTINGS
Subscriber parameters box
NEW MENU
SATELLITE MENU
Direct Mode
Intervisibility function : calculates for each point of the terrain, the visibility of a geostationary satellite.
The azimuth and the elevation are recalculated for each point using the ITU-R F.1249 and F.1333
recommendations with the atmospheric refraction taken into account.
1- Select function Satellite / Direct mode / Intervisibility
2- The Geostationary satellite parameters box is opened
Enter the satellite parameters. Enter the receiver antenna height, then run the calculation via Ok
3- The intervisibility coverage is calculated for each point, and overlaid on the terrain.
Resource function: calculates the impact of the terrestrial stations on a GSO satellite by comparison of the
stations bandwidths in the satellite band.
The Loss value corresponds to the power loss of the satellites with no power compensation (the power is
dispatched in the band according to the band occupancy).
1- Select function Satellite / direct mode / resource
2- The Geostationary satellite parameters is opened
Enter the satellite parameters. Enter the receiver antenna height, then run the calculation via Ok
4- Each terrestrial station is simulated.
5- The results are given in a Report box, and indicate for each station:
- the bandwidth
- the occupancy rate
- the cumulative rate
- the satellite power loss
Interference - station to GSO function: calculates the I/N emanating from the terrestrial stations on one
GSO satellite
1- Select function Satellite / direct mode / Interference - station to GSO
Enter the satellite parameters. Enter the receiver antenna height. Click on the IRF button and define the
rejection factors to be taken into account in the Interference rejection factor box. Return to the Geostationary
satellite parameters then run the calculation via Ok.
3- The calculation is performed. The results are displayed in a Report box and indicate for each station, the
tilt, the interfering power and the I/N value.
Interference - subscribers to GSO function: calculates the I/N emanating from the parented subscribers on
one GSO satellite. The transmitted frequencies from the subscribers are the Rx channels of the parented base
stations.
1- Select function Satellite / direct mode / Interference - subscribers to GSO
Enter the satellite parameters. Enter the receiver antenna height. Click on the IRF button and define the
rejection factors to be taken into account in the Interference rejection factor box. Return to the Geostationary
satellite parameters then run the calculation via Ok.
3- All subscribers selected in the Subscribers data base are simulated. The results are displayed in the Report
box and give for each subscriber, the tilt, the interfering power and the I/N value.
Database Mode
Satellite database function: access the satellite database
Satellite to stations (FSR) function
This function calculates for each activated station, the field strength received from each satellites included in
the data base.
1- Selection function Satellites / Database mode / Satellite to stations (FSR)
2- The calculation is performed. The results are displayed in the Report box and give for each station, the
name of the satellite, the field strength received from the satellite and the frequency.
FILES MENU
FILES / LOAD / LOAD FLD FILE FUNCTION

FLD combination box:
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New unit No (for number) to display the coverage in terms of site number.
NEW IMPORT FUNCTIONS
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Files / Import / Import HerTZ-mapper network file: imports the network contained in a .lin file (HerTZ
Mapper format)
Warning: the vertical patterns of transmitters of Broadcast type are not imported.
Files / Import / Import CEPT analogue TV : import of .TVA files
Files / Import / Import CEPT digital TV : import of .TVD files
Files / Import / Convert 8 bits Tiff to IMG: converts .tif 8 bytes and .tfw files into a .img file - The system
requires only the disk path and the name of the .tif file and will automatically extract the corresponding .tfw
file. The two files have to be located in the same directory and under the same name.
NEW EXPORT FUNCTIONS

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Files / Export / Export object to HerTZ-mapper: exports the present objects to a .lin file (HerTZ Mapper
format).
Files / Export / Export BIL TFW: exports the clutter/dtm/simulation results files to .bil and .tfw files.
Files / Export / Export TIFF TFW: the function can now export not only the coverage file, but also the
clutter, the image, the dtm files in .tiff and .tfw files.
PROJECT MANAGER BOX

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New option DTM resampling: the user may enter a resampling factor to be applied to the DTM file
before its loading.
During the loading, the system will verify the resampling factor needed according to the size of the DTM file
and to the space in memory. If the resampling factor entered by the user is too low, the system will offer to
resample the file according to the needed factor. The user may apply anyway his resampling factor to the
DTM file by answering No and by entering again the factor in the input box.
Reset list button : empties the list of latest projects. Only the last loaded project is kept.
LEGEND BOX
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new Default legend button allowing to retrieve the legend that corresponds to the coverage that is displayed
on the terrain
12 colours available in best server coverage mode
the standard legend can be replaced by a user-defined legend contained in a .BMP file.
Note : 3 examples of BMP files containing legend with 1, 2 or 3 columns are furnished in the CD-Rom
A logo can be inserted in the legend: the logo has to be stored in a 256 colour bitmap file named
c:\ics\cartrig8.BMP. This logo is furnished in the CD-Rom and by default contains the ATDI company logo.
The user may replace the logo, the name of the has to be kept.
The legend is not updated if the layer did not change from one to another printing.
PARAMETERS MENU
RADAR TARGET RANGE FUNCTION

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This function is renamed Variable height range.
CALL-SIGNS FUNCTION
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New function Re-assign mw ident... that reassigns automatically the microwave link identification codes.
NEW FUNCTION TEMPORARY DIRECTORY

This function allows to define a directory on disk where the temporary files of ICS-telecom can be stored
(Objects, autosave simulations and automatic cuts)
Note : this function is only available if no project is loaded
1- With no project loaded nor displayed on scree, select function Parameters / Temporary directory
2- In the file box, designate the disk path and the name of the directory where the ATDITMP.TMP file can be
stored (keep the original name of the file) and confirm via OK
The system will use this designated directory to store the temporary files.
PALETTE BOX
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"auto" indicates that the default values are applied
dBV/m, C/I, ToA and % palettes can be defined
Option Used for best server coverage indicates the 12th colour that is used to display the best server
areas. This colour can be modified only if a coverage of site type is overlaid on the terrain.
GROUND OCCUPANCY PARAMETERS BOX

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Attenuation dB/km mode is replaced by Attenuation dB/m mode.

Code 19 is used for frontier coordination.
PROPAGATION MODEL BOX
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New DLL ITM122 (longley-rice) USRDLL : this choice opens a specific box where the calculation
parameters are chosen : the Irregular Terrain model box
See the document itmgb.pdf
New Model ITU525/526 (last version)
Vienna method : new Wien dll + modification of the Vienna Agreement 1993 box
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new box name
modes names modified
ITU-R P.370-7 parameters zone is renamed Curve parameters (ITU-R P370-7)
options zone renamed Sea options, and option Ireland / UK coordin. has been suppressed
profile influence zone: automatic delta h
clutter influence zone: the options are only available in HCM Deygout 66 -> ITU-R P.370
mode selected
ITU-R 370-7 method : new DLL 370-7
Modification of the Recommendation ITU-R P. 370-7 box
curves from 0 to 10 km calculation modes : free space or extrapolation calculation for curves from
3 to 10 km.
profile influence zone: automatic delta h and single Clearance angle option
choice between two CEPT derived models
New model Medium frequency short V-antenna : model for hectometric waves (frequencies between 300
KHz and 3 MHz) - empiric formula.
New Tropospheric scatter model (troposcat.dll) including NBS101 and ITU 617. The dll is loaded via
Other method option.
The parameters are chosen in the specific dialogue box Tropospheric scatter :

See the Troposcatter document
Diffraction geometry : new option ITU-R 526, Deygout
Subpath attenuation : new option ITU-R 526 and for Subpath and et subpath AREA options: they are taken
into account even if the point is not seen.
Climate :
gaz attenuation: 676-2 is replaced by the 676-3
new : ground and see earth rotundity in km
slant path are taken into account (10 to 90) (gaz attenuation)
new Clear Weather mode, if the mode is not selected, the rain weather mode is considered
rain attenuation: new : rain zones - the Zone button opens the Rain zone view
The rain zones are displayed on the planisphere
The current rain zone is indicated by a point on the rain zone, and can be modified by clicking directly
on the planisphere.
Information is given regarding the point touched by the cursor mouse on the planisphere: location
of the point in the grid (rain zone), X and Y coordinates, and precipitation in en mm/h.
The percentage of time can be chosen (from 1% to 0.001% of time)
The Print button allows to print the planisphere. The Close button confirms the rain zone that has been
chosen and returns to the Propagation model box. The corresponding percentage of time and precipitation
values are automatically updated.
Reflection : Delta toa is renamed Guard interval
ITU-R 452 Option: the user may define the percentage of time (Time (0 to 50%) input field). Enter 0 to
define the percentage of time at random.
New Earth converter button: opens the Earth radius converter box allowing the conversions K/DN/RADIUS.
OBJECT DISPLAY PROPERTIES BOX
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Object display: new Cross display mode (Icon zone - Cross option)
Subscribers display: new option that allows to display and to print the parented subscribers with a different
colour if their respective C/I is lower or equal to "Min C/I for interference display" value
The Subscribers/Interference/Stations to Subscribers (C/I) function updates for each subscriber the C/I value
(C=received power from the parented base station; I=received power from the not-parented base stations).
Zone around Tx/Rx : new Special area option allowing to display specific zones around the station (IFL
zones)
Label : with Display extended labels + Label frequency options selected, the center label displayed for the
microwave links indicates the bit rate.
MAP MENU
FILTER / FRONTIER FUNCTION

New function: Country covered. This function will list the countries receiving a field strength superior or
equal to the FSR threshold. This function uses the .COD file containing the country codes (optional 5000 FF
per country).
VECTOR MAP
new function : Import MIF
Vectorization : the pile has been increased from 32 to 64 Mb
FILTER / VECTORIZE
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Vectorization box - export .VEC option: coordinates are exported in the OUTPUT grid mode (1DMS...)
MAP AREA / DISPLAY PROFILE
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On the profile window, the field strength threshold (MIN FSR) is displayed (yellow line) only if a coverage
is superimposed on the terrain
DIRECT MENU
NEW FUNCTION : MINIMUM TX HEIGHT CALCULATION

This function (as the radar coverage does) calculates the coverage according to variable receiver antenna
height.
1- Select function Direct / Minimum Tx Height calculation
2- Click either on the icon of one transmitter, or on one point of terrain to be simulated
3- In the input box, enter the minimum height, the maximum height, the number of steps and the visibility
rule, then validate
4- The calculation is performed according to the number of steps and between the minimum and the maximum
height defined by the user
5- The result is a reception height coverage.
TERRAIN PROFILES
New design of the buttons
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Return button is renamed Close

PAN/FIT button is renamed Pan mode / Fit mode
Tx and Rx buttons are groups together in one single button Heights (antenna heights modification)
Rx sig button renamed Rx signal
Reflection button - Space diversity box
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The 1/k values are now displayed on the graph
Options button:
new option Free space curve including H V pattern : displays the free space curve with or without
taking into account the horizontal and vertical patterns.
new option Angle error for reflection point : used to define the reflection point in degrees.
To define the reflection point, the following calculation is done: for each point of the profile, the
system calculates the incidental angle and the reflected angle and verifies that the two rays are cleared.
The system keeps the point which absolute difference between the two angles is the weakest. If this
difference is lower than Angle error for reflection point then the reflection point is found.
dBV/m->dBm conversion: the Rx pattern is taken into account
Warning: in Path radio mode, the dBm value is the result of a conversion dBV/m -> dBm, the
MODEL_ATTEN is taken into account (MODEL_ATTEN is the attenuation given by the model according to
free space without other attenuations (subpath, gaz...)).
In Path radio mode, the legend indicates the attenuation given by the model according to free space. This
information allows to know if the models are conform or not conform Free space.
In the legend, display of the clutter heights and re-display of the hydro areas
Frontiers (clutter code 19) are represented by pink vertical lines on the profile
In Path radio and Path budget modes, the Pan Print button of the profile screen calculated using the POINT
options profile to or profile from, or the Pan Print button found in the path budget screen calculated
through the Microwave list using the Profile option of the floating menu (double-click left on one link of the
list) allows to print the profile in panoramic mode. This mode is not available after a terrain profile calculation
using the Path Calculation function of the Direct menu. In panoramic mode printing, the terrain profile, the
image vignette along the path and a legend are printed.
COVERAGE MENU
COVERAGE / NETWORK CALCULATION FUNCTIONS

New Function Rx Coverage
same as Receiver option of the Coverage (Cover) command.
This function defines the power receiving capability of all activated elements of the network (same as Receiver
coverage function of the Direct menu but all the activated elements of the network are successively treated).
Warning: this function will recalculated the dBW coverage of each station and will modify the associated
coverages. To retrieve the field strength coverage of each station, rerun the Coverage / Network calculation /
Tx/Rx coverage calculation.
1- Activate the stations of the network that have to be treated

2- Select function Coverage / Network calculation / Rx Coverage
3- In the input box, enter the calculation parameters: minimum and maximum radiated power in dBW and
transmitter antenna height then confirm via OK
4- The calculation is performed for each activated station. The dBW coverage of the last simulated station is
superimposed over the terrain. Each colour represents the minimum power for the virtual transmitter for
which the simulated element may receive communications. The palette indicates the dBW value /colour
correspondence. The value of the point under the cursor is indicated in the coordinates zone in dBW.
To calculate the global receiver coverage of the network, use function Coverage / Network analysis / Rx
coverage display or option Receiver of the Control (Ctrl) command.
Radar coverage function
References
Radar coverages are now taken into account in the Autosave and listed in the Latest simulation box (List
command).
New function: Tx/Rx variable height coverage
This function calculates the coverage for several antenna heights.
The resulting coverage is in metres, and is only calculated for the min FSR threshold (if min FSR is equal to
0, each coverage is calculated according to the threshold defined for each station. Only the Tx/Rx type of
stations are considered). Function Network analysis / variable height coverage display is used to display the
coverage.
1- Activate the Tx/Rx stations to be treated
2- Define the FSR threshold via the FSR tool
3- Select function Coverage / network calculation / Tx/Rx variable height coverage
4- Enter in the Parameters box the minimum height and the maximum height of the antenna and the number
of simulation steps - Confirm via the OK button
5- The calculation is performed for each activated Tx/Rx (and Mw) station from the minimum height till the
maximum height and according to the defined number of steps.
6- At the end of the calculation, the global coverage is displayed on the terrain. Values at each point are given
in m/10.
COVERAGE / NETWORK ANALYSIS FUNCTIONS

New function : Variable height coverage display
Displays the coverage that has been calculated using the Network calculation / Variable height coverage
function and for several antenna heights. The coverage is in metres and displays the maximum height found
at each point of the terrain.
New function: Best server + C/I...
Calculates the best server coverage of each activated element of the network (the best server station is the one
that is isolated of more that C/I (dB)). The pink area corresponds to the areas where a margin > to C/I is not
respected.
1- Calculate the field strength coverage of each activated station of the network (Coverage / Network calculation
/ Tx/Rx coverage) - the field strength coverage of the last simulated station is overlaid on the terrain
2- Select function Coverage / Network analysis / Best server + C/I
3- In the input box, enter the C/I value to be taken into account then confirm
4- The calculation is performed, the system takes all field strength coverages and verifies at each point the
C/I values according to the defined C/I value, then displays the Best server coverage of the network. Pink
areas show where the margin > to C/I is not respected.
Rx coverage display function
same as Receiver option of the Control (Ctrl) command.
Displays the receiver composite coverage (dBW) of the network.
The receiver coverage of each activated station of the network has to be previously calculated via function
Coverage / Network calculation / Rx coverage.
Time of Arrival function
References
Toa C/I values are limited to 255 sec (instead of 200)

Coverage modification (directional antennas) function
References
The choice of the horizontal pattern of the antenna is simplified.

In the Rx antenna parameters box, the button H-pattern opens the Horizontal pattern box used to choose the
horizontal pattern of the antenna.
COVERAGE / NETWORK INTERFERENCE FUNCTIONS

References
All Interference functions have been dispatched between 3 functions: C/I, SFN, and IRF.
The selection of one of these functions opens specific dialogue boxes containing all interference calculation
options.
The C/I mode contains the functions formerly named:
- Coverage / Network interference / Multiple interference / Global interference
- Coverage / Network interference / Multiple interference / Global multi-channel interference
- Coverage / Network interference / Multiple interference / Interference + best server
- Coverage / Network interference / Multiple interference / Interference + best server (activated wanted site)
- Coverage / Network interference / Multiple interference / Interference + best server (frequency selection)
- Coverage / Network interference / Multiple interference / Interference + best server multi-channel
- Coverage / Network interference / Multiple interference / Interference + best server multi-channel (activated
wanted site)
- Coverage / Network interference / Multiple interference / Interference + C/I (activated wanted site)
- Coverage / Network interference / Multiple interference / Protected field strength (C/I + interference on
activated wanted site)
- Coverage / Network interference / Two sites interference / Unwanted site color display
- Coverage / Network interference / Two sites interference / C/I map
- Coverage / Network interference / Two sites interference / Interferer level in wanted area
The SFN mode contains the functions formerly named:
- Coverage / Network interference / Multiple interference / Simulcast interference (best server)
- Coverage / Network interference / Multiple interference / Simulcast interference + constructive field strength
The IRF mode contains the functions formerly named:
- Coverage / Network interference / Threshold impairment / Activated station coverage modification
C/I mode function
Interference (C/I) box
Many to many area: interference calculations between all present and activated stations.
Global interference : same as function formerly named Multiple interference / Global interference
With no other option chosen, this function calculates and displays the global interference coverage of the
network.
Two options can be chosen:
- Co-site excluded : new - this option does not calculate the interference between stations that are
located on the same site.
- Multi-channels : same as function formerly named Multiple interference / Global multi-channels
interference. Calculates and displasy the global interference coverage of the network taking into account
the multi-channels frequencies of the stations.
These options can be selected both:

- co-site excluded + option multi-channels options : calculation and display of the global interference
coverage of the network taking into account the multi-channel frequencies of the stations and stations
that are located on the same site are not treated.
Interference + best server : same as function formerly named Multiple interference / Interference + best
server.
With no other options selected, this function calculates and displays the best server coverage of the network
taking into account the interference.
Note : for all interference + best server functions: if the user defined color option has been selected in the
Object display properties box, the site colours are used to display the coverage according to the colours
defined for each station.
Three options:
- Multi-channels : same as function formerly named Multiple interference / Interference + best
server multi-channel. Calculates and displays the best server coverage of the network and the interference
zone taking into account the multi-channel frequencies of the stations.
- Activated wanted station : same as function formerly named Multiple interference / Interference
+ best server (activated wanted site). Calculates and displays the best server coverage and the interference
zone emanating from the de-activated stations upon the activated stations.
- Frequency selection : same as function formerly named Multiple interference / Interference
+ best server (frequency selection). Calculates and displays the best server coverage and the interference
zone caused to the activated stations which frequency lies between a min and a max frequency.
Two of the options can be selected together:
- Multi-channel + Activated wanted station options: same as function formerly named
Multiple interference / Interference + best server multi-channel (activated wanted site). Calculates and
displays the best server coverage and the interference zone caused to the activated stations by the deactivated stations taking into account the multi-channel frequencies of the stations.
C/I map : same as function formerly named Multiple interference / Interference + C/I (activated wanted
site) Calculates and displays the C/I coverage of a wanted network facing a de-activated unwanted network.
Protection margin : new function - calculates the protection margin above a defined C/I limit. Wanted
stations are the activated stations.
Protected field strength : same as function formerly named Multiple interference / Protected field strength
(C/I + interference on activated wanted site) - Calculates the contribution of the unwantd field strength on the
wanted stations coverage.
Handover : new function - displays the recoverage area if the difference of the field strength (absolute
value) is lower than the handover margin value.
One to one area: offers the calculation of interference between two designated stations.
Unwanted site color display : same as function formerly named 2 sites interference / Unwanted site color
display. Displays the area of interference caused by one station in the transmitting area of all other activated
stations.
C/I map : same as function formerly named 2 sites interference / C/I map. Displays the difference (wanted
field - unwanted field) in dB in the interefence area.
Interferer level in wanted area : same as function formerly named 2 sites interference / Interferer level in
wanted area. Displays the field strength coverage of the interfering station in the wanted coverage.
Unwanted station nb : icon number of the unwanted station
Wanted station nb : icon number of the wanted station
References
Optimisation area
TV line offset assignment : same as function formerly named Coverage / Network assignment / TV line
offset assignment - assigns the line offset of each TV station in order to reduce the C/I required with the
adjacent sites. Note : line offset value is only influent in co-channel situation
Offset min (1/12) : input field for the minimum offset in 1/12 of lines
Offset max (1/12) : input field for the maximum offset in 1/12 of lines
Point to point area
Nuisance field strength : new function - point to point interference calculation. Calculates the Nuisance
field from each station toward all other activated stations (N=E+C/I). The calculation can be performed
either in terms of power sum, or in terms of simplified multiplication (SMM). Only the general frequency is
taken into account.
S.M.M : Simplified multiplication mode - the selection of this mode opens the input field for the percentage
to be taken into account
Wanted threshold : in dBV/m - by default, the threshold is the one defined using the FSR tool - click on
the 3 points button to modify it.
Model button: available only if the Nuisance field strength option has been selected. Opens the Propagation
model box for the calculation model choice.
Station list button: opens the list containing the stations that are present on the terrain
C/I button: opens the Protection ratio box to define the protection ratios to be taken into account
Palette button: opens the Palette box to define the user palette to apply to the results display
Cancel button: stops the interference calculation, and close the Interference C/I box
Start button: runs the interference calculation
IRF mode function
Coverage interference (IRF mode) box
Action area: interference calculation functions
Activated station coverage modification : same as function formerly named Threshold impairment / activated
station coverage modification - Calculates the threshold impairment caused by the de-activated stations at
each point of the field strength coverage of the activated wanted stations. All coverages are modified.
C/sum(I)+N calculation : new function
with
C=wanted field strength
I=unwanted received field strength
N=KTBF entered by the user in the corresponding input field
The result displays a coverage containing at each point the maximum (C/I+N) value found. -127 indicates no
result for the point.
C/sum(I) calculation : new function
with
C=wanted received power
I=power sum received from the inteferers
The result displays a coverage containing at each point the maximum C/I value found. -127 indicates no
result for the point.
Display best server when C/I >= : If this option is selected, then the result displays the coverage of the not
interfered best server ; otherwise, the result displays a coverage containing at each point the maixmum C/I or
C/N+I value found.
Mask area: choice of the interference rejection factors to be taken into acount in the calculation.
IRF co-channel
IRF adjacent channel
IRF n+2 channel
IRF n+3 channel
IRF n+4 channel
IRF from tables : applies the interference rejection factors defined in the DGPT 38, 14, 13, 23 GHz and
WLL 24-25 GHz tables
Cross polar disc from Tx/Rx: discrimination in dB in case of cross polarisation
Wanted threshold : in dBV/m. By default, the threshold is the one defined by the FSR tool - click on the
3 points button to modify it.
Save button: saves the IRF factors in a .prm file
Load button: loads a .prm file containing the IRF factors previously defined and saved
Station list button: opens the list of stations that are present on the terrain
Palette button: opens the Palette box to define the palette that will be used to display the resulting coverages
Cancel button: stops the interference calculation and close the box
Start button: runs the interference calculation
SFN mode function
Coverage interference (SFN) box
Action area: isofrequency interference calculations
Simulcast interference SFN : same as function formerly named Multiple interference / Simulcast interference
(best server). Calculates the interference due to the difference of time of arrival of signal at each point.
constructive field strength option: if this option is selected, same as function formerly named Multiple
interference / Simulcast interference + constructive field strength - Calculates the interference due to the
difference of ToA. The calculation takes into account a delta ToA threshold. If the difference of signals is
lower than the delta ToA threshold, then the field strengths are added.
Time of arrival of each server : same as function formerly named Coverage / Network analysis / Time of
arrival of each signal (best server). Calculates the interference not in terms of interfered station, but indicates
the ToA difference in s according to a C/I and to a delta ToA.
Launch delay assignment : same as function formerly named Coverage / Network assignment / Simulcast
launch delay assignment. Assigns to each activated station, the ToA delay required to reduce Simulcast
interference. Parameters are :
- Min launch delay
- Max launch delay
- Launch delay step
- Pass number
Mask zone: Delta ToA / C/I correspondence tables
used: selection of one correspondence
Save button: saves the correspondence table in a .prm file
Load button: loads a .prm containing a correspondence table previously defined and saved
Wanted threshold: in dBV/m. By default, the threshold is the one defined using the FSR tool. Click on the
3 points button to modify it.
Palette button: opens the Palette box to define the palette to use for the interference coverage display
Cancel button: stops the interference calculation and closes the box
Start button: starts the interference calculation
Coverage / Network inteference / Coverage + interference

This function calculates the interference coverage of each activated station according to two options: Global
interference, Interference + C/I (activated wanted site), Protected field strength (activated wanted site) with
the possibility to affect a % of times for the model 370 that can be different if the station is considered wanted
or unwanted.
Note: in accordance with Geneva 84 and Stockholm 61
Warning: this function recalculates the coverage of each station and replaces the associated coverages.
1- Select function Coverage / Network interference / Coverage + Interference
2- The Fast interference parameters box is opened
Enter in the Percentage of time (wanted) input field the percentage of time to be taken into account when the
station is wanted.
Enter in the Percentage of time (unwanted) input field, the percentage of time to be taken into account when
the station is unwanted.
Enter the Rx antenna height.

In the Sampling input field, enter the grid resolution to apply to the simulation.
The threshold defined via the FSR tool is indicated in the Wanted threshold field. The value can be modified:
click on the 3 points button.
Select one interference calculation option.
The C/I button opens the Protection ratio box allowing to choose the rules to be applied to the interference
calculation.
The Model button opens the Propagation model box allowing to choose the propagation model and the
calculation options (recommendation : choose Model 370-7 in order to take into account the percentages of
time that have been defined).
Run the calculation via Ok (or cancel it via Cancel).
3- Each station is successively simulated and designated wanted then unwanted. The result is an interference
coverage.
Protection ratio box
References
Chester : addition of C/I tables (DVB/DVB, DVB/TV analog, TV analog/DVD, DVB/DAB, DAB/DVB)
and rec BT.1368-1
Preview button: allows to preview all C/I values that will be extracted from tables (Report box).
COVERAGE / NETWORK ASSIGNMENT FUNCTIONS
References
Functions have been reorganised:

Frequency assignment : groups together the Fast assignment from band + Activated Tx assignment (multichannel - Tx) from band + Activated Tx assignment (multi-channel - Tx) from list functions.
Activated Tx assignment : groups together the Activated Tx assignment from frequency band + Activated
Tx assignment from frequency list functions
Frequency assignment function
The assignment calculation is chosen in a specific dialogue box : the Frequency assignment box
Mode area: type of assignment:
Band assignment : assignment from a frequency band
- Does not use same frequency on a same location: forbids to assign the same frequency to
stations that are located on the same site
- Multi-channels assignment: for this option, enter the maximum spacing between frequencies
to be applied
- Do not interfer de-activated station : verifies the interference that may be caused to the deactivated stations
- Do not interfer assigned station : verifies the interference that may be caused to the already
assigned stations
- Band button: opens the Frequency band assignment box to choose the frequency band(s)
- Number of frequencies: information field indicating the number of frequencies that will be
verified according to the chosen frequency band and the defined step
Group assignment - multi-channels: assignment from frequencies groups - multi-channels are treated
- Does not use same frequency on a same location: forbids to assign the same frequency to
stations that are located on the same site
- Keep number of channels defined for each station
- Group button: Opens the list of frequencies groups - Frequency group list
- Number of groups: information field indicating the number of frequencies groups that will be
verified
Rule area: assignment rules

Organise Tx list - frequency isolation constraint: this option will sort the stations to be assigned first
(value in metres). The most restricting stations are those which in a radius of n kilometers meet the
greatest spectral occupation.(nb freq * bw)
Wanted threshold: in dBV/m - the threshold is the one defined by the FSR tool - Click on the 3
points button to modify it
Number of pass: enter 1 if the frequencies number is lower than the number of channels to be
assigned
C/I button: opens the Protection ratio box to choose the C/I ratios to be taken into account
Clutter button: opens the Ground occupancy parameters box to define the Surface
factors to apply to the ground occupancy codes
Assign selected station frequencies area: information regarding the current assignment
Assign station : icon number of the station that is currently treated
Transmitting frequency: transmitting frequency that is currently verified
Receiving frequency: receiving frequency that is currently verified
Channel: channel that is currently treated
Calculate interference before assignment: this option runs an interference calculation before the assignment
Start button: runs the frequency assignment
Stop button: stops the current frequency assignment
Close button: closes the Frequency assignment box
Frequency band assignment box
References
Load and Save buttons: the frequency bands file extension is now FDB : double precision
Fast assignment: in multi-channel mode, new option max frequency spacing on same station : allows to
limit the maximum spacing between the Tx channels and between the Rx channels. This value has to be >
than the Minimum frequency spacing on same station between Tx/Rx cx (MHz) value defined in the Frequency
band assignment box.
Frequency group list

Frequency groups list: the list may be organised in a increasing or decreasing order by clicking on the
columns titles.
Multiple selection available
To designate the frequency groups to be taken into account in the assignment, select the groups in the list,
then click on the Assign button.
To modify the characteristics of one group, select the group in the list, then click right and choose option
modify in the floating menu.
Goto record button: searches a group by entering its record number (the record number is given by the
system to a frequency group according to its arrival in the list).
Deselect button: de-select the selected groups
Add button: opens the Frequency group box to add a new group to the list.
Assign button: applies the selected groups to the frequency assignment and closes the box.
Close button: closes the box with no choice.
Frequency group box
Group ident: name of the group

Info: complementary tex information
Transmitting: transmitting frequencies : 10 transmitting frequencies per group
Nb ch: number of transmitting channels
Reset: re-inits the transmitting frequencies to 0
Receiving: receiving frequencies : 10 receiving frequencies per group
Nb ch: number of receiving channels
Reset: re-init the receiving frequencies to 0
Spacing Tx/Rx: spacing between the transmitting and the receiving frequencies
shift: applies the spacing to the receiving frequencies
Bandwidth Tx: transmitting bandwidth
Bandwidth Rx: receiving bandwidth
Cancel button: closes the Frequency group box
OK button: confirms the group and inserts it in the frequency groups list.
COVERAGE / TRAFFIC ANALYSIS FUNCTIONS
Traffic analysis functions
References
Device Assignment: channels and lines assignment according to a defined GOS

1- Select function Coverage / Traffic analysis / Device Assignment
2- The Traffic - Tx channels requirement box is opened
Click on the Clutter button to open the Ground occupancy parameters box and to define the Erlang values
corresponding to the ground occupancy codes.
Enter:
- the slots per frequency
- the loss probability (%)
- the maximum tx channels per station
Choose the Erlang formula to be applied.
If needed, modify the threshold via the 3 points button of the Threshold field.
Run the calculation via Ok.
3- The calculation is performed and assigns the communication lines and the tx channels to each activated
station. The results are displayed in a Report box that lists the results and the assignments that have been
done.
Grade of service : Erlang B and Erlang C probability calculation
1- Select function Coverage / Traffic analysis / Grade of service
2- The Traffic - Tx channels requirement box is opened
Click on the Clutter button to open the Ground occupancy parameters box and to define the Erlang values
corresponding to the ground occupancy codes.
The parameters (slots per frequency, loss probability and maximum number of tx channels) are masked and
can not be modified.
Choose the Erlang formula to be applied.
If needed, modify the threshold via the 3 points button of the Threshold field.
Run the calculation via Ok.
3- The calculation is performed. The Report box displays the results table.
MICROWAVE MENU
INTERFERENCE REJECTION FACTOR BOX

References
The IRF 24/25 GHZ table (Nortel source) has been added.
PASSIVE PROFILE
The Passive Profile has been improved
PATH BUDGET
Reliability button - Path reliability box
References
rec 530-7 : the calculation is done according to the various percentages of time method
Double earth rotundity (Ground Sea) has been added
OUTAGE TIME information has been suppressed (invalid with the reliability calculations)
LINK INTERFERENCE - THRESHOLD IMPAIRMENT CALCULATION BOX
References

New:
colour code
the colours of the element icons are used to identify the element type in the list.
following colours are used to indicate the interference level:
- green: no threshold impairment and margin > to 1
- orange: threshold impairment and margin > to 1
- red: margin < or = to 1 with or without threshold impairment
floating menu accessible by clicking right button in the list:
Link parameters : opens the Microwave link parameters box of the selected microwave link
Interferer parameters ... : opens the Com parameters of the interfere element
Path budget : path budget calculation of the selected microwave link
Profile : terrain profile calculation between the interferer and the receiver of the selected microwave link
continue : closes the floating menu
MULTIPOINT MENU
Point to point interference results (C/I, TI, I/TIL): the creation of reports are in .CSV format of file will run
the MS EXCEL application if present on disk, or the MS NOTEPAD tool (Note : the separator symbol used
is the coma).
NEW INTERFERENCE / I/N
FUNCTION
This function calculates the I/N on the stations.
SUBSCRIBER MENU
INTERFERENCE FUNCTIONS
References
Improvement of the interference subscribers C/I functions

All interference functions are now grouped together in a single dialogue box: the Subscriber interference
box
The subscribers interference calculations are organised in two groups:
Interference from subscribers to base stations
Interference from base stations to subscribers
Some functions will consider the analysis for all subscribers or for all base stations (to all... functions) that
are parented or not and taking into account multi-channels frequencies, other functions will treat only
interference emanating from the subscribers or from base stations that are not parented.
Several calculations are offered and verify:
I/N with I=S of unwanted received powers and N=KTBF
I/N + i with I=S of unwanted received powers and N=KTBF
C/I with C=received power from the parented station and I=S of powers received from not parented base
stations
C/N + I with C=wanted received power, N=KTBF and I=S of unwanted received power
Subscriber to station
Subscribers to non parent base stations (I/N)
This function verifies the impact of the subscribers on the stations to which they are not connected.
Subscribers to all base stations (I/N)
This function verifies the I/N caused to all base stations by the not-parented subscribers and by the subscribers
using a different channel than the one assigned to the base stations (multi-channel frequencies).
Both functions were treated by the function formerly named Multipoint / Subscribers / Interference / Subscribers
to base stations (TI)...
Subscribers+MW to all base stations (N+I/i) : new function
This function calculates for each activated base station (except MW) the N+i ratio with N=ktfb of the station
and i=sum of received powers emanating from the non parent subscriber and from connected subscribers if
the station transmits at a different frequency than the one used by the connected subscriber.
Then, the received powers sum (I) from the activated microwave links are calculated.
The result is of I/N+i or I-(N+i) type in dBm.
IRF button: opens the Interference rejection factors box to define and to choose the interference rejection
factors to be taken into account in the Subscribers to station calculations.
Station to subscriber
All station to subscriber functions generate a results table and a distribution curves of C/I or I/N or C/N+I
values depending on the function that has been chosen (Distribution box)
References

New in the Distribution box : the Report button that opens the Report box displaying the results table.
Stations to non-parent subscribers (I/N)
This function verifies the impact of the station on the non parented subscribers.
Calculates the I/N with:
I=sum of the received powers by the subscriber from the non parent base stations
N=subscriber KTBF
Stations to all subscribers (I/N)
Calculates the I/N with:
I=sum of powers received by the subscriber from the non parent base stations and from the parented base
station for frequencies that are not used by the subscriber (multi-channel).
N=subscriber KTBF
Stations to all subscribers (C/I) : calculates the aggregate of the powers sum (I)
Calculates the C/I with:
C = received power from the parented base station
I = sum of the power received from the non parented base stations (all frequencies) and from the parented
base station for frequencies that are not used by the subscribers (including IRF and Xpoldiscrim).
For a correct operation of this function, it is necessary to assign frequencies to subscribers using the function
"Dispatch frequencies to parented subscribers..."
Note : this function updates the C/I value of the subscriber (list and display)
Stations to all subscribers (C/N+I) :
same as To all subscribers (C/I)... function with:
C=wanted power received by the subscriber and N+I (subscriber KTBF + sum of powers received from the
not parented base stations and from the parented base station at a different frequency from that of the subscriber).
Stations to non-parent subscribers (min C/I) : calculates the minimum C/I for a subscriber with:
I = field-maximum Xpoldiscrim from the non parented base station
Note : this function updates the C/I value of the subscriber (list and display)
Notes :
1- Interference C/I calculation: takes into account the polarisation crossing (Xpoldiscrim) for the unwanted
field.
2- In case of the using of ANDREW (RPE) antennas, the pattern of cross polar is already taken into account
in the received power calculation Xpoldiscrim = 0
IRF button: opens the Interference rejection factors box to define the rejection factors to be taken into
account in the Station to Subscriber calculations.
C/I button: opens the Protection ratio box to define the C/I ratios to be taken into account in the Stations to
non-parent subscribers (min C/I) calculation.
DISPATCH FREQUENCIES TO PARENTED SUBSCRIBERS...
FUNCTION
This function dispatches equally the available frequencies (multi-channels) of one base station between all its
parented subscribers.
Note : the parenting functions do not dispatch the channels according to the number of parented subscribers.
After a parenting and in case of multi-channels, it is necessary to rerun the dispatch function.
NEW ASSIGNMENT FUNCTION

Frequency assignment of the base stations according to the minimum number of not jammed subscribers.
Only activated stations are taken into account.
1- Select the subscribers in the Subscriber database
2- On the terrain, activate the base stations to be assigned
3- Select function Subscribers / Assignment
4- In the Protection ratio box, define the protection ratio(s) to be taken into account and validate
5- The Frequency band assignment is opened. Define the frequency band(s) then run the assignment via
Assign.
6- The assignment is performed. The system verifies each base station and the parented subscribers. The
results are displayed in a Report box and list for each base station, the Tx and Rx frequencies that have been
assigned and the interference rate found for each frequency.
NEW FUNCTION : ADJUST POWER AND FREQUENCY...

References
This function will adjust the power of each parented subscriber in order to obtain a received power at the base
station equal to the Carrier value (dBm).
This function assigns the Tx and Rx (inverted mode) of the base station on each parented subscriber.
Example:
Base Station
Tx cx1=450 Rx cx1=550
Tx cx2=451 Rx cx2=551
The following assignment is done on the parented subscribers:
Tx cx1=550 Rx cx1=450
Tx cx2=551 Rx cx2=451
PARENTING FUNCTION
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New organisation
All functions are now grouped together in a single dialogue box : the Subscriber parenting box.
Connecting to best server - field strength option corresponds to the Connecting to best server function
Connecting to nearest best server - field strength option corresponds to the Connecting to nearest best
server function
Connecting to best server - control bandwidth option corresponds to the Bandwidth control (best server)
function
Connecting to nearest best server - control bandwidth option corresponds to the Bandwidth control (nearest
best server) function
New option : Connecting to best server - interference. This option connects the subscribers to the best
server stations defined according to the interference results. Each station is declared wanted and unwanted.
The system calculates the C/sum(I) for each connection station to subscriber, with C= power received from
the wanted station, and sum(I) = sum of powers received from the unwanted stations - IRF. The best server
station is the one that obtains the maximum C/sum(I), i.e. that meets less interference.
New options : Connecting to best server - control bit rate and Connecting to nearest best server - control bit
rate. These options connect the subscribers to the best server stations taking into account their bit rate capacity.
The base stations have to be parametered in terms of bit rates (M/bits).
New options : Connecting to best server - control lines and Connecting to nearest best server - control lines.
These options connect the subscribers to the amount of the number of available lines of the each base station.
A subscriber uses the number of lines that has been defined in the Lines field of the Subscriber parameters
box.
New options : Connecting to best server - control grade of service and Connecting to nearest best server control grade of service : these options connect the subscribers to the amount of the defined threshold (grade
of service). The required parameters are : the number of lines of the base stations and the subscriber Erlang
value. Two Erlang formula are offered : Erlang B or Erlang C. The user enters the required grade of service
threshold.
The orphan only option allows to parent either all the subscribers (box unchecked), or only the orphan
subscribers (box checked).
Threshold : field strength threshold applied to the calculation - The default threshold is the one defined by
the FSR tool - click on the 3 points button to modify it.
Station list button: opens the list of stations that are present on the terrain.
Subscriber database button: allows to open the Subscriber database containing the subscribers to be
parented.
Start button : runs the parenting.
STATUS FUNCTION
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The status report indicates the number of lines used by the subscirbers on the station, and the bit rate used byt
the subscribers also.
NEW FUNCTION : PLANNING

This function is used to define the number and the location of base stations according to subscribers to be
covered. The subscribers have to be orphan, i.e. connected to no base stations.
The principle is to simulate orphan subscribers in order to define the recovering areas where base stations can
be installed and to define the number of stations that have to be setup to cover the subscribers. Then the
system runs a parenting calculation with the new base stations. At the end of the process, the system runs a
global parenting calculation with all the new stations.
The planning is parametered in terms of maximum number of sites, of number of stations per site, of distance
between sites, of spacing between antennas on a site. The site searching can be done in terms of field strength
or in visibility and is parametered in terms of field strength threshold, of calculation distance and of calculation
model to be applied.
Several subscriber parenting options are offered: parenting to the best server station, or to the nearest station,
with the lines capacity of the station or the grade of service taken into account.
For the site searching and in case of fruitless parenting, the system uses up to 10 site searching different
algorithms.
1- Open the DB Subscribers database, and select the orphan subscribers that have to be treated
2- Select function Subscribers / Planning
3- The Prospective planning from subscribers box is opened:
Terrain Filter : to define the site establishment areas: clutter zones can be selected (the clutter file has to be
present in the project) and altimetric areas can be defined with a minimum and a maximum terrain height.
Site and station constraint:
- Maximum site to deploy : maximum number of sites to be established on the terrain
- Minimum distance between 2 sites: in metres
- Number of stations per site
- Spacing between antennas: spacing in degrees between antennas located on the same site
- Deploy site when subscribers covered >=: maximum number of covering required to establish a site
- Remove site if subscriber(s) connected <: the system will delete the stations to which the number of
connected subscribers is lower than the value entered in this input field. e.g : by default, the system
will delete the stations to which only 1 subscriber is connected.
- Stop if subscriber(s) not connected <=: the system will stop the planning when the percentage of
orphan subscribers will be lower or equal to the value entered in this input field. eg.: enter 20 to stop
the planning when 80% of the subscribers will be connected.

- At the end, de-activate station if no subscriber connected: at the end of the calculation, the system
will verify all the base stations and will de-activate those that are not used.
- Station parameters button: opens a Com parameters box to define the parameters of the base stations
to be setup.
Note : for the base stations, define the bandwidth, the bit rate and / or the lines in order to use the
corresponding parenting rules.
Parenting rule:
- Connecting to best server - field strength: connects the subscribers to the Best server station
- Connecting to nearest server - field strength: connects the subscribers to the nearest station
- Connecting to best server - control bandwidth : connects the subscribers to the best server station
taking into account the bandwidth capacity of the station
- Connecting to nearest server - control bandwidth : connects the subscribers to the nearest station
taking into account the bandwidth capacity of the station
- Connecting to best server - control bit rate : connects the subscribers to the best server station taking
into account the bit rate capacity of the station
- Connecting to nearest server - control bit rate : connects the subscribers to the nearest station taking
into account the bit rate capacity of the station
- Connecting to best server - control lines : connects the subscribers to the Best server station to the
amount of available lines of the station. A subscriber uses a number of lines as defined in the Lines
field of the Subscriber parameters.
- Connecting to nearest server - control lines : connects the subscribers to the nearest station to the
amount of available lines of the station. A subscriber uses a number of lines as defined in the Lines
field of the Subscriber parameters.
- Connecting to best server - control GOS : connects the subscribers to the best server station to the
amount of the defined threshold (grade of service). Required parameters are: the number of lines of the
stations and the Erlang value of the subscribers. Two Erlang formulas are offered: Erlang B and
Erlang C. The threshold (grade of service) is entered by the user.
- Connecting to nearest server - control GOS : connects the subscribers to the best server station to the
amount of the defined threshold (grade of service). Required parameters are: the number of lines of the
stations and the Erlang value of the subscribers. Two Erlang formulas are offered: Erlang B and
Erlang C. The threshold (grade of service) is entered by the user.
Simulation area: site searching parameters
- Field strength calculation : if this option is selected, the site searching option will be done in terms of
field strength. Otherwise it is a visiblity calculation that will be run.
Note : the parenting calculation are done in terms of field strength. If the site searching has been performed in
visibility, some incoherences may occure between the site establishment and the parenting of this site with
the subscribers. In case of establishment error, the system will use up to 10 different site searching algorithms
that will search a new site for the station that will allow a parenting. If the research is still fruitless after these
10 algorithms, the system will stop the research and will alerts the user by a Message box.
- Threshold for parenting: in dBV/m - The default value is the threshold defined by the FSR tool.
Click on the 3 points button to modify it.
- Maximum distance calculation button: same as DST tool
- Model button: opens the Propagation models box for the choice of calculation models and options
Subscriber database button: allows to access the Subscriber database : only selected orphan subscribers will
be treated by the Planning function.
Station list button: opens the list of present stations. Stations that are present on the terrain are temporarily
removed by the system when running the planning function.
Load button: loads a .png file containing the planning parameters and choices previously defined and
saved.
Save button: saves the planning parameters into a .png file (binary files storing all parameters and choices)
Object properties button: opens the Object display properties box to choose the subscribers and other
objects display options.
START button: runs the planning function.
Cancel button: stops the planning function and closes the box.
POINT TO POINT FUNCTION

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The function is now cut into 2 different functions:

Station to connected subscriber : calculates the field strength received by the subscriber from its base
station.
Subscriber to connected station : calculates the field strength received by the base station from its connected
subscriber.
STATISTICS MENU
SIMULATOR SETUP BOX

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New option : Isolate on map Tx/Rx
this option avoids the generation of random stations at minimum n metres from an activated station
1- Select the Isolate on map Tx/Rx option
2- In the Distance input field, enter the limit distance in metres
Option clutter repartition is renamed clutter distribution
Draw options : new parameter: variable traffic - allows to define at random the traffic of the random
stations according to a minimum and a maximum Erlang value. This parameter is used in the new Traffic
functions: Traffic - Erlang B and Traffic - Erlang C.
Load and Save buttons: the .SIM format is replaced by the .RDM format
TI MODE
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The TI calculation mode is replaced by I/N calculation with

I=sum of the unwanted received power in dBm
N=KTBF in dBm
The result is I-KTBF (in dB)
RANDOM TRANSMITTERS TO SUBSCRIBER (I/N) FUNCTION

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The function is organized in two functions:

Random transmitters to subscriber (C/I) : calculation of C/I between the random transmitters and the
subscribers
Random transmitters to subscriber (I/N) : calculation of I/N between the random transmitters and the
subscribers with
I=sum of unwanted received powers in dBm
N=KTBF in dBm
The result is I-KTBF (in dB)
RANDOM TRANSMITTERS TO GSO (I/TIL) FUNCTION

This function calculates the I/TIL emanating from the random station on the GSO satellite.
TRAFFIC - ERLANG B AND TRAFFIC - ERLANG C FUNCTIONS

These functions calculate for each pass the loss probability or the time delay.
Pass: 0041 - Loss probability: 0.15 % - Demand: 16.1720 Erlang - Lines : 36

The Erlang demand can be variable for each random station (option variable Erlang of the Simulator setup
box).
MEASURE MENU
CORRELATION BOX
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Distribution calculation: Normal cumulative distribution : if the project contains a clutter file, the calculation
is done for all deviations per clutter type.
If one clutter code is not covered, then the STDDEV and AVERAGE ERROR values take the terrain global
values.
DATABASE MENU
OTHER DATABASES FUNCTION

Direct access to all equipment, frequency bands, frequencies groups, user and site data bases.
OBJECT MENU
NEW FUNCTION: UPDATE SITE LOCATION FROM STATION COORDINATES...

This function allows to optimise the stations location according to their coordinates.
CHANGES FUNCTION
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Lines and bit rates parameters are added.
OPTIONS MENU
GPS FUNCTION
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The map is automatically recentered in case of GPS localisation.

GPS is timed every 2 secondes
NEW REPORT / TEST POINTS FUNCTION
This function calculates for each point of an ascii file (containing the location name,X,Y,grid code) the sum
of received powers (dBV/m and dBm) emanating form all activated stations present on the terrain.
1- Select function Options / Report / Test points

2- The Test point file box is opened
Click on the 3 points button to designate the ascii file containing the points to be treated and run the calculation.
3- The calculation is performed for each point of the file. The results are listed in a Report box and give for
each point identified by its names and its coordinates, the sum of receiver powers (dBV/m and dBm).
POPULATION / POPULATION COVERED AND / POPULATION NOT COVERED FUNCTIONS

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Town/Population settings box
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New Coordinate code input field with the possibility to modify it (Modify button: access the Coordinate
box)
The coordinate grid code is taken into account to display the User population file (to modify it, click in the
Output column)
Note : in the FRTOWN.TXT file, the coordinates grid code can be added at the end of each line.
new input field Min population (for display): will display the town having at least the minimum of
population entered in this input field
Population file: the speed of the population display has been increased
CONSTRAINTS FUNCTIONS
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Height constraints function is organized in 2 functions:

Intervisibility (no change)
Elevation : only the comparison of angles is done (visible or not)
POPULATION FILE
Improvement of the population display speed.
THE TOOLS
LINE TOOL
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The line thickness can not be defined any more

By pressing the Maj/Shift key during the drawing of the line, displacement in panoramic mode in the file
GRID TOOL
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With GRID > 1, the coverages are interpolated

With GRID > 1, the Parameters / Circular calculation limit function is not available
For simulation made with grid > 1, the resulting coverage is saved resampled by the grid value. The not
calculated points are calculated by a 4 directions interpolation.
UNIT TOOL
New calculator EARTH converter that allows conversions K/DN/RADIUS. Opens the Earth radius converter
box:
RECTANGLE TOOL
New option : P2P correlation: this option calculates the powers received from all the activated stations
included in the selected area, at each point of an ascii measurement file (containing for each point: location
name, coordinates, projection grid, received power in dBm) and correlates the results with the measured
received powers.
A variation of n pixels around the measurement point can be defined. The correlation can be done according
to the power received from the best server station (the station that offers the received power nearest to
measurement), or according to the sum of received powers from all stations at each measurement points
(power sum option).
1- Select the Rectangle tool, and draw the area on the terrain
2- Choose option P2P correlation
3- The measurement test point file box is opened
Click on the 3 points button to designate the .csv ascii file containing the measurement points to be correlated.
Enter the variation in pixel.
Select the power sum mode, if the mode is not selected, the Best server mode will be applied.
Choose the calculation options in the Propagation model box (Model button).
Run the correlation via Ok.
4- The calculation is performed from each activated station to each measurement point. The results are given
in a Report box and list all measurement points and give for each point, the measured received power and the
calculated received power.
New option Spectrum : allows to display the frequency occupancy spectrum between FMIN-BWmin/2
and FMAX+BWmin/2 calculated from all stations included in the selected area (activated or deactivated).
1- Select the Rectangle tool and draw the zone on the terrain
2- Choose option Spectrum
3- The calculation is run. The occupancy spectrum is displayed in the Spectrum box
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Search site option: field strength calculation

1- Select the Rectangle tool and draw the zone on the terrain
2- Choose option Search site
3- The Searching filter box is opened
Select option field strength calculation. The input fields: Frequency, Radiated power and Threshold are opened.
Enter the values to be taken into account in the calculation.
Enter the maximum of random points to be placed in the selected zone.
Choose the action (site searching inside the zone, or outside the zone or both), choose the calculation model
(Model button), define the limit distance (Distance button) then run the calculation via START.
The calculation is performed for each random points and according to the action that has been chosen.
New option Vectorize that allows to vectorize the selected area
New option modify vector: the vector objects included in the selected zone can be modified in terms of
colour, ident and line thickness. The modification is done only in the temporary binary file. To update the
.vec file, use function Files / Save / Save vector file.
New option : suppress vector - deletes the vector objects included in the selected area. This option
modifies only the temporary binary file. To update the .vec file, use function Files / Save / Save vector file.
New option : generate subscriber - allows to generate subscribers in the area according to the number of
station per Km defined for each ground occupancy code. A clutter file (.sol file) must be linked to the current
project. The subscribers are automatically inserted in the current Subscriber data base.
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POLYGON TOOL
New option: Generate subscriber
This option generates subscribers in the polygonal area. The subscribers are automatically inserted in the
current Subscriber data base (the identification name of the current subscriber database is displayed with the
DB su tool)
1- Select the polygon tool and draw the polygon area on the terrain
2- Choose in the floating menu the Generate subscriber option
3- The Distribution Filter box is opened
Enter:
- the maximum number of subscribers to be generated
- choose the action type:
- generate subscribers outside selection
- generate subscribers inside selection
Click on Parameters button to define the subscriber parameters
Run the option via START
4- The subscribers are placed in the polygonal zone, and inserted into the current subscribers database (click
on the DB subscriber command to open the current database)
New Population covered option: this option calculates the population covered in the polygon area.
This option does not required the presence of a coverage on the terrain.
By pressing the Maj/Shift key during the drawing of the polygonal area, displacement in panoramic mode
in the file.
During the drawing of the polygon, the number of nodal points of the polygon is indicated in the status bar.
POINT MODE - LEFT CLICK - POPUP MENU

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COORDINATION DISTANCES CALCULATION ACCORDING TO STOCKHOLM 61 AND GENEVE 84
For a selected transmitter, the coordination distance according to Geneve 84 (FM) and Stockholm 61 (TV)
can be calculated
1- Click left button on the transmitter icon
2- Select the transmitter ident in the list, and in the second floating menu, select option Report / Coordination
distance GE 84 / STOC 61
3- The Coordination distance (GE 84 - STOC 61) box is opened:
Select the band: FM or TV - Stockholm 61 will be applied for the Band III, Band IV and Band V choices;
Geneve 84 will be applied for the FM sound choice
Select the options: Mediterranean sea, FS calculation (for field strength calculation)
The Grid button allows to define the simulation resolution (same as Grid tool)
The Model button opens the Propagation model box (recommendation : choose model 370-7)
Ok runs the calculation, Cancel stops the calculation
4- The coordination distance is calculated for the selected transmitter.
RECEIVING OPTION
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In the resulting report, information regarding the profile (SP: the ellipsoid is occulted, FS : free space, DN :
diffraction) has been added.
Note : this information depends on the model and the calculation options that have been chosen.
Ex : if option Subpath - no attenuation has been selected, then the ellipsoid occultation is not verified, SP will
never be displayed in the table.
SET AS REFERENCE OPTION

This option designates the selected site as a reference point. The distance from this reference site is given for
any point of the terrain in the D field of the coordinates zone (same as F2 key).
NEW POINT TO POINT OPTIONS

I/N Rx and I/N Tx options: calculate the interference emanating from one station on all activated elements
with the possibility to vary the antenna azimuth and tilt of the selected station
1- Click left button on the transmitter icon
2- Select the transmitter ident in the list, and in the second floating menu, select option Point to point / I/N Rx
or Point to point / I/N Tx
3- The I/N calculation parameters box is opened:
The IRF button opens the Interference rejection factor box and allows to choose the rejection factors to apply
to the calculation
The Constellation button opens the Satellite parameters box allowing to configure the satellite constellation:
In mode fixed attitude selected, the azimuth and elevation of the station are considered fixed. The de-selection
of this option will open the two input fields and will allow to define a variability.
Run the calculation via Ok or stop it via Cancel.
4- A Report box displays the results table containing the I/N ratios found.
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Threshold impairment and I/TIL options

Resultings tables : Click right on one result in the list: popup menu containing access to parameters boxes of
the wanted station and of the interferer and profile calculations options:
I/TIL option
Protection information (dB) has been added to the reports : Result box and report generated by the Report
button.
NEW OPTION REPORT / COORDINATION AP28

APP28 satellite coordination calculation.
In the Com parameters:
1- Declare the station as a Satellite Tx/Rx or a Satellite Rx
2- Click on S7 button to calculate the TIL (threshold interference level)
Note: enter the bandwidth rx parameters
On the terrain:
3- Click left button on the satellite station icon
4- Select the station ident in the list, then in the second floating menu, choose option Report / Coordination
AP28
5- The Coordination contour parameters box is opened:
Select the contour type (Tx or Rx) and run the calculation via Ok
The calculation is performed for the selected station and displays the coordination zone.
NEW OPTION : REPORT / P2P CORRELATION

This option calculates the power received from the selected station, at each point of an ascii measurement file
(containing for each point: location name, coordinates, projection grid, received power in dBm) and correlates
the results with the measured received powers.
A variation of n pixels around the measurement point can be defined.
1- Click left button over the transmitter icon
2- Select in the list the transmitter ident, then in the second floating menu, choose option Report / P2P
correlation
3- The measurement test point file box is opened
Click on the 3 points button to designate the .csv ascii file containing the measurement points to be correlated.
Enter the variation in pixel.
Choose the calculation options in the Propagation model box (Model button).
Run the correlation via Ok.
4- The calculation is performed from the selected transmitter to each measurement point. The results are
given in a Report box and list all measurement points and give for each point, the measured received power
and the calculated received power.
NEW OPTION: REPORT / FRONTIER COORDINATION

This option calculates the terrain profile from the selected station to n kilometres beyond the first frontier and
in a given azimuth (Profile mode) or calculates the coverage of the selected station to n kilometres beyond the
first frontier (Coverage mode).
The Coordination box allows to define the calculation parameters and if the clutter layer does not contain the
frontier lines information, allows to import an ascii vector file (.vec) that will write in the clutter layer the
frontier lines (code 19).
In profile mode and in coverage mode, the maximum distance allows to limit the coverage or the profile
calculation.
The clutter file can be saved after the import using the Files / Save / Save ground occupancy file.
If no frontier lines are present in the clutter layer, the calculation will be done up the maximum distance, or up
to the end of the file. (Note : this option allows the site by site coverage and profile calculation)
1- Click left button over the transmitter icon
2- Select in the list the transmitter ident, then in the second floating menu, choose option Report / Frontier
coordination
3- The Coordination box is opened
If Not present is displayed in the Distance beyond frontier input field, it means that the clutter layer is not
included in the project, or does not contain the frontier lines information. In this case, click on Import .VEC
button and designate the frontierxx.vec (for France it is the frontierfr.vec file, for other country the country
code is inserted at the end of the file name) in order to insert the frontier lines in the Clutter layer.
Choose the calculation mode: Coverage or Profile
For the profile mode, enter the azimuth from the selected station.
In the Distance beyond frontier input field, enter the calculation distance in metres beyond the frontier line.
In the Maximum distance input field, enter the coverage calculation limit in metres.
In the Rx antenna input field, enter the receiver antenna height in metres.
Run the calculation via OK.
4- In profile mode, the terrain profile between the selected station and up to the distance beyond frontier value
is displayed in the Path radio screen. The pink vertical line shows the frontier line.
In Coverage mode, the coverage is calculated according to the defined distances.
POINT MODE - RIGHT CLICK - POPUP MENU

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NEW OPTION : SUBSCRIBER PARAMETERS

Subscribers have to be selected and displayed on the terrain:
1- In the DB Subscriber, select subscribers to be imported on the terrain
2- The POINT mode must be activated. Click right on one subscriber on the terrain.
3- Choose option Subscriber Parameters : the parameters box of the subscriber is opened.
NEW OPTION TOWN INFO

Allows to access the IC2 communes files (same as site database with update of the zip code and of the town
name)
1- Initialize the .ic2 communes files via function Options / Population / Town file setup - The communes
contours are overlaid on the terrain
2- Click (right button) on one point of the terrain
3- Choose in the popup menu, option Town info
4- The research is done. A message box gives the name of the town located under the cursor position, its zip
code and its population.
NEW OPTION SITE FREQUENCIES

This function lists all the Rx/Tx frequencies present at the site touched by the cursor.
1- Click (right button) on one Tx/Rx icon
2- Choose in the popup menu, option Site frequencies

3- A Report box displays a table that lists all transmitters located at the selected site, and that gives: the
station number, Address, transmitting frequency, receiving frequency, transmitting parity.
NEW OPTION PATH PERSPECTIVE

This option displays the path perspective from the way points of a path to the selected point.
MULTIPATH OPTION
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New design:
IMPORT SUBSCRIBER OPTION

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Two formats can be imported: more fields and usage of a code that is linked to the Location file.
Subscriber file name box
NEW OPTION : GPS OFFSET

Allows to define an offset in X and Y for the GPS.
CHANGE MAP OPTION

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The number of maps that can be stored in a Map server file has been increased to 60 maps.
New option : Import ICS Map Server : imports a .svr file code 1020 and 1030 (ASCII)
format: 1030;name_of_img_file;name_of_pal_file<CR>
THE INTERNAL DATA BASES

Double precision for frequencies allowing to consider TETRA frequencies
Warning: the format of internal databases has been changed.
New databases : User and Site
USERS DATABASE
Access:
In the Com Parameters box
In the Microwave link box
Database / Other databases functions
Users list:
Record file of one user:
SITE DATABASE
Access:
In the Site coordinates box - Site base button
Database / Other databases functions
Sites list:
Record file of one site:
DB STATION
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CHANGE button: Changing Tx/Rx parameters box

New option change extend radius allowing to define a Extend radius and to apply it all the stations selection.
COVERAGE button: Coverage options box
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New option : Receiver coverage : calculates the power receiving capacity of all stations that are selected in
the base - receiving coverage in dBW
New option : Tx/Rx variable height coverage : calculates the coverage of each station that has been selected
in the base, and for different antenna height - coverage in metres.
New option : Tx composite coverage + C/I (station color)
This option calculates (as the Tx composite coverage + C/I option does) the composite coverage + the
protection ratio (according to the unwanted reference frequency) of the selected stations. The results are of
type: colour of the station that has at each point the weakest field strength to be protected.
Ex : For a threshold of 54 dBV/m
Station A (100 MHz) = 56 dBV/m
Station B (100.1 MHz) = 70 dBV/m
Station C (100.2 MHz) = 60 dBV/m
unwanted frequency = 100 MHz
The field strength emanating from each station is modified as follows:
a) C/I between 100 MHz and 100 MHz station A = 36
b) C/I between 100 MHz and 100.1 MHz station B = 12
c) C/I between 100 MHz and 100.2 MHz station C = 6
the coverage of station A is displayed for a threshold of 54-36 = 18
the coverage of station B is displayed for a threshold of 54-12 = 42
the coverage of station C is displayed for a threshold of 54-6 = 48
For each P point of the terrain, the field strength kept is MIN(FsA, FsB, FsC)
In the "station color" option, the display of the map is of station colour type that gives MIN(FsA, FsB, FsC).
New option : Threshold interference level (field strength) : calculates the acceptable field at the Frequency
reference in the coverage area of the selected stations. Displays the global coverage of the selected station
reduced of the defined C/I according to the Frequency reference that is considered unwanted.
C/I button: Opens the Protection ratio box for the choice of the C/I ratios to be taken into account in the Tx
composite coverage + C/I (field strength et station color) and Threshold interference level (field strength)
calculations.
Threshold : the default threshold is the one defined by the FSR tool - to modify it, click on the 3 points
button.
New Frontier function allowing to calculate for the selection (stations with associated coverage), the
maximum field strength at n km of the frontier, or found between n0 and n1 km inside or outside the frontiers.
Note : This function, and the Map / Filter / Frontier functions, use the .FTR files containing the internal and
external frontiers distance in one single file of 16 bits .ic2 format.
1- In the Station database box, select the stations that have an associated coverage and that have to be taken
into account in the calculation
2- Click on Frontier button
3- The Frontier box is opened
- Frontier file : designate the .FTR (IC2 format) file containing the internal and external frontiers distances for
each country.
- Country code file : designate the .COD (IC1 format) file containing at each point a country code and
allowing the maximum field strength calculation for each country.
- If needed, modify the threshold by clicking on the 3 points of the Threshold field.
- Select or de-select the inside frontier mode. In mode selected, the calculation will be done inside the
frontiers.
- Enter the minimum and the maximum distance to the frontier in km
Run the calculation via Ok (or cancel it via Cancel).
4- The calculation is performed. The results are displayed in a Report box and indicate for each selected
station, the maximum field strength in dBV/m, the distance to the frontiers in metres, the azimuth, the
effective height H1 according to Wien and the effective height H1 according to Geneva and the country code.
New option Population : allows to calculate site by site the covered population for the selected stations.
1- Select in the database the stations that have an associated coverage and that will be treated
2- Click on Population button
3- In the input box, enter the field strength threshold
4- The calculation is run for each selected stations
5- The results are displayed in a Report box and indicate the number of people coverage and the corresponding
percentage for each station.
The option Keep previous filter allowing to cumulate the filter results, is inserted in the Station Database
box
New Select button and new selected column in the list
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Filter button: Selection box:

New option Multi cx allowing to search multi-channels tx frequencies.
Assign button: Assignment box: new option Max frequency spacing on same station in multi-channel
mode: allows to limit the maximum spacing between Tx channels and between the Rx channels. This value
has to be > to the Minimum frequency spacing on same station between Tx/Rx cx value (MHz) entered in
the Frequency band assignment box.
Scripte button: new scripte Interference + C/I
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All selected stations are the unwanted elements. The system will verify the interference caused by the stations
for some frequencies defined between a min and a max frequency and according to a frequency step, and will
increase all points of the unwanted coverage with the found C/I.
The scripte modifies the coverage with the C/I found, and generates for each interfering frequency a printout
of the coverage overlaid on the terrain.
DB MW
FILTER button: Microwave selection box
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new criteria: Bandwidth, Address A et Address B
new : and / or methods
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CHANGES button: Changing activated MW parameters box

New: Align Rx polar with Tx polar
INFO1 and INFO2 fields can be set to 0
MATRIX button: generates a matrix file (.mpr) containing the powers received by each selected microwave
link. This option establishes an interference report that can be reloaded via the INTERFERENCE button.
DB SUBSCRIBERS
Access speed increased
Subscribers database box
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new columns : Tx frequency, Rx frequency, Selected and C/I
CHANGES button: Changing activated subscribers parameters box
- The horizontal pattern and the vertical pattern of the selected subscribers can be changed: enter the
disk path and name of the .sph or the .spv file containing the pattern to be assigned to all selected subscribers.
- Lines parameter has been added
- Bit rate parameter has been added
Filter button: new option Multi cx allowing to research Tx multi-channels frequencies.
Floating menu (click left on one subscriber in the list, then click right): two new options
- Profile to parent : calculates and displays the terrain profile between the selected subscriber and its
base station
- Profile from parent : calculates and displays the terrain profile between the base station and the
selected subscriber
- Parent station parameters : opens the Com parameters box of the parent base station
SATELLITE DATABASE (DB SAT COMMAND)

Satellites are displayed on the planisphere
Floating menu: click right button in the satellite list
Parameters option opens the Satellite parameters box for control or modification of the selected satellite
parameters
Resources option: allows to calculate the number of connected subscribers, the occupied frequency band,
losses and gains of the selected satellite. The information is displayed in a Report box
Delete option: deletes the selected satellite from the database
Coverage preview and Coverage on map buttons: displays the satellite coverage on the planisphere and on
the terrain
Coverage analysis button: calculates the composite coverage of the selected satellites. Three types of
composite coverage are offered in the Satellite coverage option box:
Composite coverage
Best server
Simultaneous coverage
D.F DATABASE
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New ToA column in the list
THE EXTERNAL DATA BASES
BASE ICSTEL99.MDB
From ICSTel98 to ICSTel99.mdb
Station table
Rx gains and Rx losses
Rx bandwidth
Name of H pattern and name of V pattern
TV line offset
Precision
Date service
Work status (0=to assign, 1=assigned, 2=modified, 3=user defined)
Name of RPE antenna, or name of the ITU Parabol
Antenna aperture
Administrative coordinates code
X, Y and Z adminstrative coordinates
Constraints zones (Zone 1 and Zone 2) characteristics (dimensions, type, start azimuth and end azimuth)
Guard zone (length, start azimuth and end azimuth)
Special sector 1 and 2 (status, start azimuth, end azimuth, length)

Mode (union)
Reference point (status)
Reference limit
Proctection zone (length)
MW table
A and B parity
Rx losses site A
Rx losses site B
Height of the 2nd antenna site A
Height of the 2nd antenna site B
Multiplex equipment type
Antenna 2 type site A
Antenna 2 type site B
Passive type (1=passive, 2=back to back, 0=other)
X and Y coordinates of the passive
Surface area of the passive
Height of the back to back
Gain (dBi) of the back to back
X, Y and Z administrative coordinates site A
X, Y and Z administrative coordinates site B
Adminstrative coordinates code
Work status (0=to assign, 1=assigned, 2=modified, 3=user defined)
Azimuth A to B, and Azimuth B to A
Tilt A to B and Tilt B to A
Aperture A and Aperture B
Distance A to B
ITU code of the transmitting site
Antenna type (iso=1, dipole=0)
Corridor width
Constraints zones (Zone 1 and Zone 2) characteristics (dimensions, type, corridor width, start azimuth and
end azimuth) site A
Constraints zones (Zone 1 and Zone 2) characteristics (dimensions, type, corridor width, start azimuth and
end azimuth) site B
Protection area site A (length, start azimuth and end azimuth)
Protection area site B (length, start azimuth and end azimuth)
Guard zone (length, start azimuth and end azimuth) site A
Guard zone (length, start azimuth and end azimuth) site B
Special sector 1 and 2 site A (status, start azimuth, end azimuth, length)
Special sector 1 and 2 site B (status, start azimuth, end azimuth, length)
Mode site A (union)
Mode site B (union)
Reference point site A (status)
Reference point site B (status)
Reference limit site A
Reference limit site B
ODBC IMPORT / EXPORT
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Import / Export ODBC

SQLLINK is no more used - imports and exports are available from the Station and the MW tables (import
on map and import to internal base options of the floating menu)
Note : for the microwave links imports to DB MW base, if the DTM corresponds to the coordinates of the
microwave links, then the azimuth and tilts of the receiving points are updated.
Restriction : in case of passive, azimuth and tilt are only re-oriented in the Microwave link box
the ODBC connection procedure has been modified.
The STATION box and the MW box are opened after the selection of the Database / ODBC / Export activated
stations to table function and the Database / ODBC / Export activated microwave links to table function
The boxes offer the last connection made. To connect another data base, click on Change button, and follow
the usual connection instructions.
Two export functions only
- Export activated stations to table: exports the activated stations present on the terrain into the connected
Station table
- Export activated microwave links to table: exports the activated microwave links present on the
terrain into the connected MW table
Microwave link antennas are reoriented (tilt and azimuth) after an ODBC import and an import from the
DB MW on map
Station table and MW table have been modified
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Does not import if record exist option verifies the doubled records and avoids the import of stations or
Mw already present on the terrain or in the current data base.
Note : call-signs (station) and Idents (MW) are verified
Floating menu accessible after the records selection by clicking right button
- Import to internal base option: imports the selected records into the corresponding internal base (DB
Mw or DB station) - call signs and MW idents are verified
- Load query option: load a .QCG file containing the queries defined via the Where option and saved
using the Save query option
- Save query option: saves the queries defined via the Where option in a .QCG file
REPORT BOX
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the size of the font can be chosen : 8 or 10 : in case of modification, close the Report box and rerun the
function.
VECTOR FILE AND VECTOR OBJECTS

add vector point/text/polyline/rectangle or modify vector options will not modify the .vec vector file but
the binary temporary file. To update the .vec file, use the Files/Save/Save vector file function.
DF BEAM BOX
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New option Map / GPS offset : to enter a GPS offset in X and Y

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MODIFICATION AND NEW FUNCTIONS - VERSION 4.7

THE STATIONS ................................................................................................................ 8

THE MICROWAVE LINKS ................................................................................................ 10

THE SUBSCRIBERS ......................................................................................................... 12

NEW MENU .................................................................................................................. 12

FILES MENU ................................................................................................................. 13

PARAMETERS MENU ....................................................................................................... 14

MAP MENU .................................................................................................................. 17

DIRECT MENU ............................................................................................................... 17

COVERAGE MENU .......................................................................................................... 18

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Coverage / Network analysis Functions ......................................................................................... 19

MICROWAVE MENU ....................................................................................................... 27

MULTIPOINT MENU ....................................................................................................... 28

SUBSCRIBER MENU ........................................................................................................ 28

STATISTICS MENU ......................................................................................................... 33

MEASURE MENU ........................................................................................................... 34

DATABASE MENU .......................................................................................................... 34

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OBJECT MENU .............................................................................................................. 34

OPTIONS MENU ............................................................................................................. 34

THE TOOLS ................................................................................................................... 35

POINT MODE - LEFT CLICK - POPUP MENU ..................................................................... 37

POINT MODE - RIGHT CLICK - POPUP MENU ................................................................ 40

THE INTERNAL DATA BASES .......................................................................................... 41

THE EXTERNAL DATA BASES ......................................................................................... 45

REPORT BOX ................................................................................................................. 47

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STATUS BAR : DISPLAY OF THE CURRENT FSR VALUE

EXTERNAL DATA BASE ACCESS IN THE TOOL BAR

1- Click left button over the Key tool

MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS THE INTERNAL DATA BASES

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To select one listed data base, double-click in the list.

The use of these options has not been changed.

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STATION LIST (STATION COMMAND)

THE MICROWAVE LINKS

MICROWAVE LINKS PARAMETERS

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transmitted power in dBm are signed

The Multiplexor list is displayed

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FILES / LOAD / LOAD FLD FILE FUNCTION

NEW EXPORT FUNCTIONS

PROJECT MANAGER BOX

RADAR TARGET RANGE FUNCTION

This function is renamed Variable height range.

NEW FUNCTION TEMPORARY DIRECTORY

GROUND OCCUPANCY PARAMETERS BOX

Attenuation dB/km mode is replaced by Attenuation dB/m mode.

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OBJECT DISPLAY PROPERTIES BOX

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