Estimation of Design Parameters for Cellular WCDMA Network

AbstractThe estimation of design parameters for WCDMA network which support different data rate (Multimedia) services is an essential step in network planning. The estimated parameters includes: Cell coverage range using path loss propagation model, average and maximum path loss, throughput, capacity / km2, number of users per cells blocking capacity, tracking efficiency. The parameters are computed for different data rates.Key words: WCDMA, noise rise, load factors.