ork Subsystem (NSS) 1.4.3 Network Management System (NMS) 1.4.4 Interfaces and Signalling in GSM Third-generation Mobile Networks 1.5.1 Radio Access Network (RAN) 1.5.2 Core Network (CN) CONTENTS 1.5.3 Network Management System in 3G Networks 1.5.4 Interfaces and Signalling in 3G Networks PART I: SECOND-GENERATION NETWORK PLANNING AND OPTIMISATION (GSM) Radio Network Planning and Optimisation Basics of Radio Network Planning 2.1.1 The Scope of Radio Network Planning 2.1.2 Cell Shape 2.1.3 Elements in a Radio Network 2.1.4 Channel Configuration in GSM Radio Network Planning Process 2.2.1 Radio Cell and Wave Propagation 2.2.2 Wave Propagation Effects and Parameters 2.2.3 Dimensioning Radio Network Pre-planning 2.3.1 Site Survey and Site Selection 2.3.2 Result of the Site Survey Process Radio Network Detailed Planning 2.4.1 The Link (or Power) Budget 2.4.2 Frequency Hopping 2.4.3 Equipment Enhancements 2.4.4 Cell and Network Coverage 2.4.5 Capacity Planning 2.4.6 Spectrum Efficiency and Frequency Planning 2.4.7 Power Control 2.4.8 Handover 2.4.9 Discontinuous Transmission 2.4.10 Frequency Hopping 2.4.11 Parameter Planning Radio Network Optimisation 2.5.1 Basics of Radio Network Optimisation 2.5.2 Key Performance Indicators 2.5.3 Network Performance Monitoring 2.5.4 Network Performance Assessment Transmission Network Planning and Optimisation Basics of Transmission Network Planning 3.1.1 The Scope of Transmission Network Planning 3.1.2 Elements in a Transmission Network Transmission Network Planning Process Pre-planning in Transmission Network 3.3.1 One PCM Connection 3.3.2 PCM Requirements on the Abis and Ater Interface 3.3.3 Equipment Location CONTENTS 3.3.4 Network Topology 3.3.5 Site Selection and Line-of-Sight Survey 3.3.6 Radius of the Fresnel Zone 3.3.7 Microwave Link Planning 3.3.8 Design Principles for a Microwave Link 3.3.9 Error Performance and Availability Detailed Transmission Network Planning 3.4.1 Frequency Planning 3.4.2 Time-slot Allocation Planning 3.4.3 2 Mbps Planning 3.4.4 Synchronisation Plannin