This work describes the dimensioning process of 3GPP LTE access network, its models, methods and the tool developed to dimension the network. The main objectives are listed below:
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· Introduction of LTE features relevant for the dimensioning
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· Definition of the basic models for Access Network Dimensioning
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· Coverage Estimation
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· Network Element Count Estimation
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· Capacity Evaluation
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· Development and description of dimensioning tool
The paragraphs below clarify the basic approach pursued to achieve the above mentioned objectives, the development of the tool and the factors needed to realize the
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