Real mechanisms for mobile networks modeling and engineering

Abstract

As mobile networks are growing fast in size and complexity, radio network resource planning needs to be optimized to cope with both increased traffic demand and spectrum scarcity. Although many studies have been reported in the area of mobile network planning in terms of traffic distribution analysis and mobility modeling, relatively few studies have been achieved regarding network planning based on real-world data and measurements. A realistic model has been developed in order to evaluate the performance of a real GSM network providing a voice service in an urban area. In this framework, our contribution addresses an important issue: how to monitor the performance measurements collected in the operations and maintenance centre (OMC) to propose a complete study including a realistic mobility model and a qualitative and quantitative traffic characterization that constitute a generic planning model which can be customized by any operator for mobile network deployment.