Common use of Propagation Prediction Clause in Contracts

Propagation Prediction. Using this information preliminary cell cite designs are prepared. Seller uses PlaNET as its design tool for RF propagation prediction. PlaNET is a software package developed by Mobile Systems International (MSI) of England. PlaNET provides the capability for single and multiple site RF prediction plots, composite coverage plots, best server plots, interference prediction for both co-channel and adjacent channel interference for an individual site or on a whole system, and traffic calculations to fit demographics, land use, roadways and traffic patterns. The initial design results in the identification of recommended cell site locations and search rings which are identified to the customer for site acquisition activities. A total of 28 sites will be analyzed including 21 existing sites and 7 new sites. If additional site analyses are required as a result of Buyer site acquisition activities, these efforts will be deemed additional scope of work and Buyer will be charged according to the pricing proposal. The analysis process also results in prediction plots of the network, including: - One composite and one individual cell coverage plot per cell of each new and changed existing cells, - Best server plots, for the area covered by the new cells, - Database of key parameters such as cell site coordinates, ground elevation for the new and changed existing cells, - Tabulation of RF parameters for each new and changed existing cell (antenna type/manufacturer model, orientation, tilt, height, peak effective radiated power, etc.). - One search ring for each new cell site for identification of alternative cell site locations should the principle property not be available. If requested during the analysis phase, additional reviews of the area may be conducted to identify areas of weak coverage, along with evaluation of alternatives for coverage improvement such as additional macrocells or microcells, cell enhancers, or other special techniques where feasible or appropriate. Such work will be at additional cost to be negotiated with Buyer prior to commencement of work.