Authors : J.O. Emagbetere , F.A. Aigbodioh and F.O. Edeko
Abstract: Radio network planning is perhaps the most important part of the GSM system design process owing to its proximity to mobile users. This study present, a basic approach to radio network planning that provides effective solution in terms of coverage and quality. The objective of this study, which is coverage-driven is to find the minimum number of sites required providing sufficient coverage for a locality comprising of 4 cities and 38 villages and a vast part of the area covered with vegetations and hilly terrains. The intent of this research is to achieve optimum quality of service delivery of GSM radio network to the rural environment sited for this study. A total of 15 numbers of cells was designed to serve an area of about 365 km2 with an estimated subscriber?s size of about 20,000 people.
J.O. Emagbetere , F.A. Aigbodioh and F.O. Edeko , 2009. Radio Network Planning For GSM900 in A Rural Environment. Journal of Mobile Communication, 3: 8-11.