Wireless Network Design: Cell Splitting, Frequency Reuse, and Erlang

This report provides a detailed analysis of cellular architecture and wireless network design. It begins by defining and explaining the concept of cell splitting, including permanent and dynamic cell splitting techniques, and illustrates the concept with diagrams. The report then addresses a scenario involving a new wireless service provider employing a cluster of 12 cells, calculating the reuse distance, the number of calls simultaneously processed per cell, and the Erlang value based on given parameters such as bandwidth, channel multiplexing, and user traffic. Finally, the report proposes a network design for a local service provider, including base station locations, antenna specifications, and justification for the chosen cell sizes (suburban, urban, rural), with diagrams illustrating edge-excited and center-excited cell configurations. The design considers factors such as frequency reuse, power conveyance, scalability, service grade, and cost, offering insights into optimizing cellular network performance and efficiency.