Adaptive Network Planner
Deliver reliable, high-speed connectivity and streamline operations in the dynamic world of shared spectrum.
ANP Product Overview
Powerful AI-based RF Planning Tool
ANP is an intuitive tool that leverages decades of shared spectrum propagation and interference modeling expertise. By taking into consideration real-time spectrum insights at any given point in time, ANP delivers incredibly accurate and detailed visualizations with powerful analysis, optimization, and compliance capabilities.
ANP modules cover functions from pre-deployment tower evaluation to network optimization and APIs for existing system and process integration.
Key ANP Functions
ANP Technology Highlights
- Advanced ML-tunable ray-tracing based RF modeling implemented with high-parallelization on Nvidia GPUs in the cloud for speed and responsiveness
- Benchmarked against leading industry tools with additional AI-pipeline to tune ML modeling parameters and match field measurements
- Best-of-breed nationwide geospatial data including terrain, buildings and trees generated using AI with information from multiple sources for accuracy (USGS LiDAR, OSM, multiple tree databases)
- Multi-band support for CBRS, 6 GHz, and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
- Real time channel availability and advanced interference (SINR) calculations based on live SAS/AFC data
- Coverage analysis for options such as per radio device or best server
- Detailed 3D path profile LOS/NLOS analysis
- Fully integrated with OEM radio equipment performance data to determine upload/download speeds at homes or receiver locations of interest
- Automated FCC BDC reporting capabilities
- Easy-to-use UI with flexible APIs for seamless workflow integration
Key ANP Business Benefits
- Make highly accurate service predictions
- Minimize costly infrastructure mistakes
- Maximize customer reach
- Maintain high quality of service
- Streamline and speed up deployments
- Improve installation accuracy
- Reduce unnecessary truck rolls
- Meet compliance requirements
Make informed decisions, enhance service delivery and ultimately improve customer satisfaction.
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PRE-DEPLOYMENT PLANNING
Tower Evaluator
Identify Ideal Tower Locations and Radio Placements
Avoid unnecessary or poorly placed infrastructure. Use ANP to accurately simulate coverage and optimize tower locations including the exact placement of base stations and APs on the tower. Minimize the overall number of towers needed while enhancing coverage, and access statistics to balance broad customer reach with high service quality.
Real-world Visualizations to 1 Meter Accuracy
- Advanced RF modeling
- High-resolution LiDAR geospatial technology
- LOS/NLOS signal path analysis
Analysis tailored to specific OEM equipment (e.g., radios, antennas) and deployment details such as antenna height and orientation, providing the ability to further refine tower location and ensure optimal performance in terms of signal strength and upload/download speeds.
Maximize Signal Strength: Account for natural and man-made obstacles, such as trees, buildings, and terrain.
Determine Tower Economic Value: Analyze the geographic distribution of residential and business locations.
Import Candidate Tower Locations and Parameters: Run precise simulations and export detailed coverage analysis.
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DEPLOYMENT & OPERATIONS PHASE
Customer Site Optimizer with per-Home Analysis
Validate Installation Locations, Identify Requirements and Optimize Configurations
The per-home, or per-receiver, site analysis is a powerful feature to assess accurately the service available (coverage plus upload and download speeds) at customer locations of interest. The results are specific to OEM radio equipment configuration performance that take into account advanced MIMO and other techniques—accurately capturing the service each customer can get from a given network deployment. The information is organized in an intuitive csv format for easy post-processing, while the path profile (LOS/NLOS) analysis is captured in a pdf document that can be downloaded from the tool.
Advanced Ray-tracing RF Propagation Modeling
- 3D coverage modeling with receiver heights from 1 to 500 meters
- Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) per channel
- Line-of-site/non-line-of-site (LOS/NLOS) signal path analysis
- Signal strength and upload/download speeds with specific OEM equipment configuration performance details
The intelligence to recommend tailored service packages through detailed and accurate signal visualizations and user-friendly interface that empowers informed decisions.
Pre-qualify Sites: Perform feasibility analyses to determine if a location can be covered; Pinpoint optimal installation spots by address.
Streamline Equipment Preparation: Make certain the right mounts, cabling, grounding, power sources, and tools are prepared for each site.
Optimize Antenna Placement: Find the best antenna positions, ensuring line-of-sight where possible and minimizing obstructions.
DEPLOYMENT & OPERATIONS PHASE
Network Optimizer
Conduct Advanced Analyses for Dynamic Management
Real-time SAS/AFC Data Integration is Key
- Multi-band (3.5 CBRS and 6 GHz) spectrum availability data
- Advanced Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) analysis
- Live SAS/AFC incumbent interference and signal power insights
AI-based auto-planning, auto-optimization and predictive analytics planned ANP capabilities to streamline shared spectrum management and deliver actionable data insights that identify coverage gaps, recommend frequency changes, and improve connectivity.
Identify and Avoid Potential Issues: Find optimal antenna positions, ensuring line-of-sight where possible and minimizing obstructions.
Ensure Consistent Service Quality: Maintain consistent network performance while adhering to regulatory guidelines for both CBRS and 6 GHz.
DEPLOYMENT & OPERATIONS PHASE
FCC BDC Reporter
Ensure Compliance and Meet Reporting Requirements
Shared spectrum operators must comply with FCC regulations and submit biannual Broadband Data Collection (BDC) reports. ANP simplifies regulatory compliance by automating BDC reporting with highly accurate radio frequency coverage predictions and the integration of FCC’s Serviceable Location Fabric.
Easily Comply with Stringent FCC BDC Rules
- Reliable RF coverage predictions based on high-resolution LiDAR
- Precise broadband maps, spreadsheets, and link budget details
- Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric and automated equipment data integration
By streamlining link budget calculations and complete coverage assessments, ANP ensures regulatory standards are reliably met while reducing the time and effort needed for BDC submissions. ANP also helps verify networks are built to meet the high standards required for NTIA BEAD-funded projects.
Generate Accurate Link Budget Calculations: ANP automatically identifies and imports critical equipment details, such as antenna specifications and power levels.
Easily Pinpoint Broadband-serviceable Locations: ANP integrates the FCC’s Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric, including residences and businesses, to ensure comprehensive coverage assessments.
Simplify Reporting: ANP automates required data collection and export processes for easy submission of BDC information in compliance with FCC standards.
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WORKFLOW INTEGRATION SUPPORT
APIs for Workflow Integration
Easily Integrate with Existing Systems and Processes
Customize powerful and flexible APIs to drive easy integration of all APN features and functions with existing network and business operations systems.
Expert Support from A to Z
- 24/7/365 Live White-glove Support: Our dedicated team provides around-the-clock expert assistance, ensuring immediate resolution of issues, personalized guidance, and seamless network operations.
- Operational Excellence: Federated Wireless delivers seamless migration, multi-band support, interference management, and cost optimization for superior network performance.
