LTE Coverage prediction using different propagation models

Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks that belong to fourth-generation (4G) mobile technologies are considered the common mobile technology around the world. The first process in establishing these networks is the network planning process. Before deploying the network elements, the network engineers should plan the network using planning software. Many software tools are used in LTE network planning but the most common one is the Atoll planning and optimization tool. When designing the network, many parameters should be assigned in the network configuration plus determination of environment parameters. Examples of parameters are the cell load, frequency band, network elements parameters, and propagation model. The determination of the optimum configuration parameters, which achieve the best network performance, is a main step in the planning process and network optimization phase. In this study, the output of the planning process will be listed to give practical values of LTE measurements. Also, the effects of changing propagation model will be investigated to get the best one, which achieves the best network performance.