ariesoACP seeks to find the best solution within the user defined constraints. The user has the ability to input constraints at a detailed level eg individual sectors and sites and this enables the network design to explicitly capture knowledge that is today only informally held by a radio planner or optimisation engineer. The user is able to extract the optimal network configuration solution at any point whilst ariesoACP is running.

The modular nature of the ariesoACP solution allows network operators the flexibility to:

• Introduce the solution gradually into their design and planning activities or,
• Benefit immediately from the full solution functionality

ariesoACP has the following levels of functionality:

Power Planning

Although changes to power planning are likely to offer the smallest increases in optimisation they offer results from very small levels of operational spend. ariesoACP 's highly flexible interface allows the user to only make changes to power should they wish.

Antenna Automation

Changes to antenna settings make up the next level of parameter change in ariesoACP. Changes to antenna settings can offer the next level of optimisation benefits. All of the following antenna settings can be changed:

• Tilt
• Azimuth
• Type
• Height

Site Selection

Site selection offers the next degree of freedom, and can offer the operator exceptional returns with regards to CapEx and OpEx savings because it allows the operator the potential to operate the most efficient network in terms of the number of sites.

Measurement Data

Not only does ariesoACP provide the user with the flexibility to turn off certain network planning parameters but it also allows the engineer to incorporate measurement data in the optimisation process.

As well as automating these parameter settings, ariesoACP optimises the network design by allowing the user to set the relative importance of technical parameters and infrastructure cost targets.

What Does ariesoACP Optimise?

• Quality of service
• Coverage
• Capacity
• Cost

ariesoACP provides the best optimisation across the operator's multi-service environment.

In the process of the optimisation of the above ariesoACP :

• Ensures maximum pilot Ec/Io levels
• Ensures optimum redistribution of traffic between cells
• Addresses soft/softer handover
• Minimises interference through enhanced power planning
• Achieves the predetermined minimum grade of service levels
• Achieves the desired performance criteria with the minimum number of sites

An overview of the ariesoACP solution is also available as a pdf, click here to request a copy.