Table 1 Overview of the network layout, and parameters used in setting up the system level Monte Carlo based network simulator
Cellular layout | Realistic dense-urban scenario with 35 sites in the investigated area. Majority of sites have 3 sectors |
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Simulation pixel restitution | 25 × 25 m2 |
Macro path loss model | Cost-Hata model + 20 dB penetration loss for indoor users |
Pico path loss model | 3GPP outdoor-to-indoor model for all users |
Traffic model | Full Buffer, with minimum data rate requirement of 512 kbps |
Simulation KPI | 95% user satisfaction (or 5% network outage) |
Transmission power macro/pico | 43 dBm/30 dBm per carrier (transmission at antenna) |
Macro antenna (Gain) | 3D antenna pattern with tilting values from actual network (14 dBi) |
Pico antenna (Gain) | Omni-directional antenna (5 dBi) |
Single carrier | 2150 MHz, 5 MHz bandwidth |
UE receiver type | 1 × 2 Rx diversity with 2 dB body loss and 1 dB implementation margin |
Multi-user scheduling gain | 1 dB |
Feeder cable loss (with RRH) | 3 dB (1 dB) |