Foreword |
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Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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1 Operating Mobile Broadband Networks |
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1.1 The Challenge of Mobile Traffic Growth |
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1.1.1 Differences between Smartphones |
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3 | (2) |
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1.1.2 Driving Data Traffic - Streaming Media and Other Services |
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5 | (1) |
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1.2 Capacity and Coverage Crunch |
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1.3 Meeting the Challenge - the Network Operator Toolkit |
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6 | (10) |
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6 | (1) |
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1.3.2 Advanced Radio Access Technologies |
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7 | (3) |
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1.3.4 Acquisition and Activation of New Spectrum |
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11 | (1) |
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1.3.5 Companion Networks, Offloading and Traffic Management |
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12 | (2) |
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1.3.6 Advanced Source Coding |
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14 | (2) |
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1.4 Self-Organizing Networks (SON) |
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16 | (1) |
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1.5 Summary and Book Contents |
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17 | (2) |
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19 | (2) |
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2 The Self-Organizing Networks (SON) Paradigm |
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21 | (26) |
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2.1 Motivation and Targets from NGMN |
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21 | (2) |
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23 | (12) |
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2.2.1 Use Case Categories |
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23 | (2) |
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2.2.2 Automatic versus Autonomous Processes |
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25 | (1) |
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2.2.3 Self-Planning Use Cases |
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25 | (1) |
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2.2.4 Self-Deployment Use Cases |
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26 | (2) |
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2.2.5 Self-Optimization Use Cases |
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28 | (4) |
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2.2.6 Self-Healing Use Cases |
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32 | (2) |
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34 | (1) |
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2.3 SON versus Radio Resource Management |
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35 | (2) |
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37 | (4) |
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37 | (1) |
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2.4.2 SON Status in 3GPP (up to Release 9) |
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38 | (2) |
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2.4.3 SON Objectives for 3GPP Release 10 |
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40 | (1) |
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2.5 SON in the Research Community |
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41 | (2) |
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2.5.1 SOCRATES: Self-Optimization and Self-ConfiguRATion in wirelEss networkS |
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41 | (1) |
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2.5.2 Celtic Gandalf: Monitoring and Self-Tuning of RRM Parameters in a Multi-System Network |
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42 | (1) |
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2.5.3 Celtic OPERA-Net: Optimizing Power Efficiency in mobile RAdio Networks |
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42 | (1) |
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2.5.4 E3: End-to-End Efficiency |
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43 | (1) |
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43 | (4) |
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47 | (18) |
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3.1 Drivers for Multi-Technology SON |
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47 | (2) |
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3.2 Architectures for Multi-Technology SON |
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49 | (15) |
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3.2.1 Deployment Architectures for Self-Organizing Networks |
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49 | (1) |
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3.2.2 Comparison of SON Architectures |
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50 | (3) |
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3.2.3 Coordination of SON Functions |
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53 | (6) |
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3.2.4 Layered Architecture for Centralized Multi-Technology SON |
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59 | (5) |
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64 | (1) |
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4 Multi-Technology Self-Planning |
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65 | (66) |
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4.1 Self-Planning Requirements for 2G, 3G and LTE |
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65 | (1) |
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4.2 Cross-Technology Constraints for Self-Planning |
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66 | (1) |
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4.3 Self-Planning as an Integrated Process |
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66 | (3) |
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4.4 Planning versus Optimization |
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69 | (1) |
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4.5 Information Sources for Self-Planning |
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70 | (1) |
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4.5.1 Propagation Path-Loss Predictions |
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70 | (1) |
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4.5.2 Drive Test Measurements |
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71 | (1) |
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4.6 Automated Capacity Planning |
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71 | (8) |
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4.6.1 Main Inputs for Automated Capacity Planning |
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73 | (1) |
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4.6.2 Traffic and Network Load Forecast |
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74 | (1) |
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4.6.3 Automated Capacity Planning Process |
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75 | (3) |
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4.6.4 Outputs of the Process and Implementation of Capacity Upgrades in the Network |
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78 | (1) |
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4.7 Automated Transmission Planning |
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79 | (8) |
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4.7.1 Self-Organizing Protocols |
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80 | (2) |
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4.7.2 Additional Requirements for Automated Transmission Planning |
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82 | (1) |
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4.7.3 Automatic Transmission Planning Process |
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83 | (1) |
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4.7.4 Automatic Transmission Planning Algorithms |
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84 | (3) |
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87 | (1) |
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4.8 Automated Site Selection and RF Planning |
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87 | (11) |
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89 | (1) |
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4.8.2 RF Planning Evaluation Model |
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90 | (1) |
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4.8.3 RF Optimization Engine |
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91 | (1) |
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4.8.4 Technology-Specific Aspects of RF Planning |
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92 | (6) |
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4.9 Automated Neighbor Planning |
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98 | (7) |
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4.9.1 Technology-Specific Aspects of Neighbor Lists |
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99 | (4) |
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4.9.2 Principles of Automated Neighbor List Planning |
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103 | (2) |
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4.10 Automated Spectrum Planning for GSM/GPRS/EDGE |
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105 | (12) |
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4.10.1 Spectrum Planning Objectives |
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107 | (1) |
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4.10.2 Inputs to Spectrum Planning |
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108 | (4) |
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4.10.3 Automatic Frequency Planning |
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112 | (2) |
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4.10.4 Spectrum Self-Planning for GSM/GPRS/EDGE |
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114 | (1) |
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4.10.5 Trade-Offs and Spectrum Plan Evaluation |
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115 | (2) |
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4.11 Automated Planning of 3G Scrambling Codes |
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117 | (7) |
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4.11.1 Scrambling Codes in UMTS-FDD |
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117 | (2) |
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4.11.2 Primary Scrambling Code Planning |
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119 | (3) |
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4.11.3 PSC Planning and Optimization in SON |
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122 | (2) |
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4.12 Automated Planning of LTE Physical Cell Identifiers |
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124 | (3) |
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4.12.1 The LTE Physical Cell ID |
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124 | (1) |
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4.12.2 Planning LTE Physical Cell IDs |
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125 | (1) |
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4.12.3 Automated Planning of PCI in SON |
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126 | (1) |
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127 | (4) |
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5 Multi-Technology Self-Optimization |
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131 | (76) |
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5.1 Self-Optimization Requirements for 2G, 3G and LTE |
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131 | (1) |
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5.2 Cross-Technology Constraints for Self-Optimization |
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132 | (1) |
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5.3 Optimization Technologies |
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132 | (4) |
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5.3.1 Control Engineering Techniques for Optimization |
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132 | (4) |
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5.3.2 Technology Discussion for Optimizing Cellular Communication Systems |
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136 | (1) |
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5.4 Sources for Automated Optimization of Cellular Networks |
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136 | (3) |
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5.4.1 Propagation Predictions |
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137 | (1) |
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5.4.2 Drive Test Measurements |
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137 | (1) |
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5.4.3 Performance Counters Measured at the OSS |
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138 | (1) |
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138 | (1) |
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5.5 Self-Planning versus Open-Loop Self-Optimization |
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139 | (1) |
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5.5.1 Minimizing Human Intervention in Open-Loop Automated Optimization Systems |
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140 | (1) |
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5.6 Architectures for Automated and Autonomous Optimization |
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140 | (4) |
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5.6.1 Centralized, Open-Loop Automated Self-Optimization |
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140 | (1) |
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5.6.2 Centralized, Closed-Loop Autonomous Self-Optimization |
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141 | (2) |
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5.6.3 Distributed, Autonomous Self-Optimization |
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143 | (1) |
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5.7 Open-Loop, Automated Self-Optimization of Cellular Networks |
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144 | (4) |
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144 | (2) |
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146 | (2) |
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148 | (1) |
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5.8 Closed-Loop, Autonomous Self-Optimization of 2G Networks |
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148 | (5) |
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5.8.1 Mobility Load Balance for Multi-Layer 2G Networks |
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149 | (2) |
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5.8.2 Mobility Robustness Optimization for Multi-Layer 2G Networks |
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151 | (2) |
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5.9 Closed-Loop, Autonomous Self-Optimization of 3G Networks |
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153 | (12) |
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5.9.1 UMTS Optimization Dimensions |
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153 | (2) |
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5.9.2 Key UMTS Optimization Parameters |
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155 | (8) |
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5.9.3 Field Results of UMTS RRM Self-Optimization |
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163 | (2) |
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5.10 Closed-Loop, Autonomous Self-Optimization of LTE Networks |
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5.10.1 Automatic Neighbor Relation |
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166 | (2) |
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5.10.2 Mobility Load Balance |
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168 | (8) |
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5.10.3 Mobility Robustness Optimization |
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176 | (2) |
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5.10.4 Coverage and Capacity Optimization |
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178 | (1) |
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179 | (1) |
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5.10.6 Inter-Cell Interference Coordination |
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179 | (5) |
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5.10.7 Admission Control Optimization |
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184 | (1) |
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5.11 Autonomous Load Balancing for Multi-Technology Networks |
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185 | (6) |
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5.11.1 Load Balancing Driven by Capacity Reasons |
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186 | (3) |
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5.11.2 Load Balancing Driven by Coverage Reasons |
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189 | (1) |
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5.11.3 Load Balancing Driven by Quality Reasons |
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190 | (1) |
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190 | (1) |
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5.12 Multi-Technology Energy Saving for Green IT |
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191 | (6) |
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5.12.1 Approaching Energy Saving through Different Angles |
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192 | (1) |
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5.12.2 Static Energy Saving |
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193 | (2) |
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5.12.3 Dynamic Energy Saving |
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195 | (1) |
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5.12.4 Operational Challenges |
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196 | (1) |
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5.13 Coexistence with Network Management Systems |
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197 | (5) |
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5.13.1 Network Management System Concept and Functions |
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197 | (4) |
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5.13.2 Other Management Systems |
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201 | (1) |
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5.13.3 Interworking between SON Optimization Functions and NMS |
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201 | (1) |
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5.14 Multi-Vendor Self-Optimization |
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202 | (2) |
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204 | (3) |
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6 Multi-Technology Self-Healing |
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207 | (24) |
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6.1 Self-Healing Requirements for 2G, 3G and LTE |
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207 | (1) |
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6.2 The Self-Healing Process |
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208 | (3) |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (1) |
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6.3 Inputs for Self-Healing |
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211 | (1) |
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6.4 Self-Healing for Multi-Layer 2G Networks |
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211 | (3) |
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6.5 Self-Healing for Multi-Layer 3G Networks |
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214 | (6) |
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218 | (2) |
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6.6 Self-Healing for Multi-Layer LTE Networks |
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220 | (7) |
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6.6.1 Cell Outage Compensation Concepts |
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222 | (1) |
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6.6.2 Cell Outage Compensation Algorithms |
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223 | (1) |
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6.6.3 Results for P0 Tuning |
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224 | (1) |
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6.6.4 Results for Antenna Tilt Optimization |
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224 | (3) |
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6.7 Multi-Vendor Self-Healing |
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227 | (2) |
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7 Return on Investment (ROI) for Multi-Technology SON |
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231 | (32) |
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7.1 Overview of SON Benefits |
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231 | (2) |
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7.2 General Model for ROI Calculation |
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233 | (2) |
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7.3 Case Study: ROI for Self-Planning |
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235 | (14) |
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7.3.1 Scope of Self-Planning and ROI Components |
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235 | (2) |
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7.3.2 Automated Capacity Planning |
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237 | (1) |
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7.3.3 Modeling SON for Automated Capacity Planning |
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237 | (1) |
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7.3.4 Characterizing the Traffic Profile |
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238 | (3) |
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7.3.5 Modeling the Need for Capacity Expansions |
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241 | (2) |
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243 | (1) |
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7.3.8 Sample Scenario and ROI |
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245 | (4) |
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7.4 Case Study: ROI for Self-Optimization |
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249 | (11) |
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7.4.1 Self-Optimization and ROI Components |
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249 | (1) |
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7.4.2 Modeling SON for Self-Optimization |
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250 | (1) |
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7.4.3 Characterizing the Traffic Profile |
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250 | (1) |
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7.4.4 Modeling the Need for Capacity Expansions |
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251 | (1) |
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7.4.5 Quality, Churn and Revenue |
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252 | (2) |
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254 | (1) |
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255 | (1) |
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7.4.8 Sample Scenario and ROI |
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255 | (5) |
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7.5 Case Study: ROI for Self-Healing |
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260 | (1) |
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7.5.1 OPEX Reduction through Automation |
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260 | (1) |
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7.5.2 Extra Revenue due to Improved Quality and Reduced Churn |
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260 | (1) |
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7.5.3 Sample Scenario and ROI |
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261 | (1) |
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Appendix A Geo-Location Technology for UMTS |
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263 | (10) |
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263 | (1) |
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A.2 Observed Time Differences (OTDs) |
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264 | (1) |
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A.3 Algorithm Description |
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264 | (2) |
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A.3.1 Geo-Location of Events |
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264 | (1) |
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A.3.2 Synchronization Recovery |
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265 | (1) |
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A.3.3 Filtering of Events |
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265 | (1) |
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A.4 Scenario and Working Assumptions |
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266 | (1) |
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266 | (3) |
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A.5.1 Reported Sites per Event |
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266 | (2) |
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A.5.2 Event Status Report |
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268 | (1) |
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A.5.3 Geo-Location Accuracy |
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268 | (1) |
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A.5.4 Impact of Using PD Measurements |
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269 | (1) |
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271 | (2) |
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Appendix B X-Map Estimation for LTE |
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273 | (6) |
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273 | (1) |
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B.2 X-Map Estimation Approach |
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274 | (1) |
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