Structure for Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN) 7.2.3 Channel Configuration in WCDMA radio network The Spreading Phenomenon 7.3.1 Introduction 7.3.2 Symbols and Chips 7.3.3 Rate Matching Multipath Propagation Radio Network Planning Process 7.5.1 The Pre-planning Phase 7.5.2 Structure and Performance of the Physical Layer 7.5.3 Uplink and Downlink Modulation CONTENTS 7.5.4 Uplink and Downlink Spreading 7.5.5 Code Planning 7.5.6 Power Control 7.5.7 Handovers 7.5.8 Coverage Planning 7.5.9 Capacity Planning 7.5.10 Adaptive Multi-rate 7.6 Detailed Planning 7.6.1 Coverage and Capacity 7.6.2 Radio Resource Management WCDMA Radio Network Optimisation 7.7.1 Key Performance Indicators 7.7.2 Network Performance Monitoring 7.7.3 Coverage, Capacity and Quality Enhancements 7.7.4 Parameter Tuning 3G Transmission Network Planning and Optimisation Basics of Transmission Network Planning 8.1.1 The Scope of Transmission Network Planning 8.1.2 Elements in 3G Transmission Networks Transmission Network Planning Process Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) 8.3.1 Cell Structure 8.3.2 ATM Protocol Layers 8.3.3 Multiplexing and Switching in the ATM 8.4 Dimensioning 8.4.1 Protocol Stacks 8.4.2 Overheads 8.4.3 Example of Transmission Network Dimensioning Microwave Link Planning 8.5.1 Error Rate and ATM Performance 8.5.2 Topology 8.6 Detailed Planning 8.6.1 Parameter Planning 8.6.2 Traffic Management on the ATM 8.6.3 Network Element and Interface Configuration Parameters 8.6.4 Summary of ATM Planning Features 8.6.5 Synchronisation Plan 8.6.6 Network Management Plan Transmission Network Optimisation 8.7.1 Basics of Transmission Network Optimisation 8.7.2 Process Definition 8.7.3 Network Analysis 8.7.4 Analysis of the ATM layer 8.7.5 Parameter Setting 3G Core Network Planning and Optimisation CONTENTS Basics of Core Network Planning 9.1.1 The Scope of Core Network Planning 9.1.2 Elements in the Core Network Core Network Planning Process 9.2.1 Circuit Switch - Core Network Planning 9.2.2 Packet Switch - Core Network Planning 9.3 D