Using ns-3 REM plots for site surveying and LTE deployments
ns-3 REM plots are helpful for visualizing the signal coverage of eNBs (or cells) in a given deployment area. Using a REM plot, we can visualize the following important details:
- Usually, a REM plot is represented as three regions: an orange or red color region represents good signal strength, a blue region represents an average signal strength, and a blacked-out region represents very poor signal strength or no signal
- Based on the eNB’s location, antenna orientation, and transmission power, a REM plot gives details on the respective eNB’s coverage regions
- A REM plot has an x-axis and a y-axis to track eNB and UE deployment locations
Using REM plot colors and x/y-coordinates, we can identify signal coverage areas and black spots for eNBs. This helps operators to tune eNBs’ antennas ad transmission power to improve their coverage. It also helps operators to decide in which regions...
