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TNT2 calculates the clearance of LOS to terrain for every possible path, then logically configures a network. |
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The Network Tool (TNT2) is a “game changing” software tool for generating Microwave Backhaul design.
To create a typical microwave network design scenario, upload a package of potential sites, and configure the design parameters. Within 5 minutes, a 150 site design scenario can be analyzed, viewed, and modified.
The system initially analyzes "all possible paths" by calculating a path profile for all possible links against our two included terrain models considering inputs such as maximum path link and minimum Fresnel clearance to terrain (this is over 22,000 LOS calculations for 150 sites). A design scenario is then determined as the system applies additional computational logic to achieve a best case path coverage based on premium sites as determined from all possible paths, available frequency bands, and premium path layouts. Multiple worldwide terrain and rain fade data are included such that users never have to go to a look-up table or upload terrain.
Insightful features empower the network engineer. In the design scenario, the user interface allows the designer to see all possible paths from any site, add new paths, overlay FCC towers and existing licensed microwave, all to empower the ability to design a network rather than merely linking successive paths .
Once a viable design scenario is achieved, the path links may be run as a batch analysis in the advanced path design module of SiteSync to determine the reliability of each path. Consider that in less than an hour 120 paths are computed with full link budget analysis available for you to review the “9”s!
The end-game result is that designers can now spend their time holistically. As an example, the engineer may consider the viability of using 18 GHz radios compared to 11 GHz radios by running successive design scenarios and comparing which network will maximize throughput while minimizing cost. Teams may focus on building scenarios using a targeted set of equipment empowering your company to maximize your purchasing power.
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