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XV Meeting of PCC.I will be held in Bariloche, Argentina from September 29 to October 2, 2009

Mobile Cellular Network Planning and Design 

List with the Selected Candidates:

We are please to inform the award of fellowships to:

General Information:

The Secretariat of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL), is offering fellowships for a distance-education course on: "Mobile Cellular Network Planning and Design". Distance Learning Course through the distance education platform of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Center of Excellence for the Americas Region (TE: +54 351 414 44 44,   e-mail: excelencia-cursos@ubp.edu.ar) through the Excellence Network Node and the Regional Training Center of CITEL: Catholic University of Uruguay (UCU) (Tel: +598 2 487-2717, ext. 308/212, Fax: +598 2 487-2842, e-mail: lpeluffo@ucu.edu.uy)

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Place of Study: Distance Learning Course through the distance education platform of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Center of Excellence for the Americas Region (TE: +54 351 414 44 44, e-mail: excelencia-cursos@ubp.edu.ar) through the Excellence Network Node and the Regional Training Center of CITEL: Catholic University of Uruguay (UCU) (Tel: +598 2 487-2717, ext. 308/212, Fax: +598 2 487-2842, e-mail: lpeluffo@ucu.edu.uy)

Starting and ending dates:  September 29^th to November 22^nd, 2003

Deadline of Reception of Applications: September 19, 2003  in Washington, D.C., United States [1].

Duration: Eight (8) weeks per session.

Language: Spanish and English. The fellowship holder will have the option of taking the course in one of the two languages

Objective: To offer participants, based on basic aspects of planning, the strategy of application to the design of cellular networks, an analysis of the different technologies related to the subject and the tools that will allow them to understand the convergence arising from the evolution of 2nd generation technology to 3rd generation technology of cellular systems and this way be ready to face the challenges of the market.

Specific Objectives:

• Learn and analyze the most important criteria used in the technical and operational planning of a cellular telecommunication network.

• Analyze the possibilities for the Internet use through mobile terminals, resulting in an opportunity for new application development.

• Learn, based on the availability of economic and financial resources of the cellular telephony operator, the way in which they affect decisions referring to the technology to use, the services development strategy, and the conditions of the regulatory framework applied to the market where it operates.

Program

Module 1: Basic Planning Concepts

• Introduction to cellular telephony systems.

• Definitions and terminology.

• Basic topology of a cellular network.

• Comparison of mobile telephony networks with conventional telephony networks.

• Key considerations in cellular network design.

• Criteria for choosing the technology to utilize.

• Description of the planning criteria and their relationship with the technology used.

• Impact of regulatory issues in cellular network design.

Module 2: Cellular Network Planning

• Coverage planning.

• Study of wireless link models, analysis of Okumura-Hata methods, Cost, etc.

• Concept of link equation.

• Assessment methods for coverage planning.

• Level of service planning.

• Frequency reuse standards.

• Traffic model for mobile applications subscribers.

• Teletraffic engineering analysis.

• Quality of service planning

• Co-channel and adjacent channel interference resolution.

• Concept of handoff, handoff zone planning.

Module 3: Customizing Strategies for Cellular Network Planning

• Modifications in the demand for resources by traffic requirements.

• Techniques such as cell-splitting, multiple levels of coverage, forced hand-off, etc.

• Introduction of data transmission services in the cellular network.

• Difficulties in shaping mobile data users. Approach options.

Module 4: Analysis of 1st Generation of Cellular Technologies

• Key Characteristics.

• Key Characteristics of 1st Generation cellular systems.

• Study of FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access) techniques employed.

• 1st Generation Network Topology.

• Network components.

• Interface between the cellular network and the PSTN (Public Switch Telephone Network.

• Data transmission possibilities on 1st generation networks.

Module 5: Digitalization of the Cellular Radio Interface: 2nd Generation of Cellular Systems

• Voice Digitalization and Speech Compression.

• Compression techniques. Human vocal tract model. Efficiency vs. Quality and delay.

• Speech Compression Compatibility with data transmission on the vocal band.

• Analysis of 2nd generation cellular technologies.

• Time-division multiple access on the radio link, TDMA and CDMA-FH technologies on IS-54, IS-136 and GSM systems.

• Code division multiple access direct sequence (CDMA-DS) and its application on the CDMA-One system.

Module 6: Analysis of Cellular Technologies for Packet Transmission (2.5G)

• Radio Link Packet Switching.

• Characteristics of a cellular network for data packet transmission.

• Difficulties in packet routing resulting from user mobility

• Typical applications of 2.5G technologies.

• Topology of cellular packet transmission networks

• Analysis of CDPD, GPRS and 1X networks.

• Interconnection of cellular packet network with public [switching] packet network, like Internet

Module 7: Analysis of the 3rd Generation Cellular Technologies.  Cellular Network Convergence

• Most important characteristics of 3rd generation networks.

• Topology of 3rd generation networks.

• Problems in radio spectrum allocation.

• Planning for multi-service network traffic.

• 3^rd Generation Possibilities.

• Developed Technologies: UMTS, W-CDMA, etc.

• Possible convergence applications and challenges for operator marketing departments.

• WLAN Technologies vs. 3^rd generation, analysis of whether they compete or complement each other.

• Protocols and interfaces open to develop IP applications on mobile terminals.  Analysis of PDA vs. cellular terminal.

Module 8: Interfaces between Cellular Operator Networks and Value Added Services

• Mobility of users on different operator networks.

• Concept of roaming, description and necessary points of agreement between operators.

• Analysis of signaling protocols involved in roaming between operators.

• Value added services and flexible service plans.

• Service platforms vs. intelligent networks. The problem of operator scale

• Open protocols to include value added services provided by third parties.

Methodology:

The distance course will be given over an eight (8) week period on the ITU distance education platform. Each week, tutors will assist participants entering the Web to: a) access the course session, b) read support materials, c) download the assigned exercises or activities, d) complete or develop the activity or exercise each week and e) post their responses for the tutors to examine, assess and make clarifications as required. In addition, on a weekly basis the Tutors will return to the group a consolidated analysis of their responses as well as individual clarifications and corrections as needed. The evaluation process will be based on Internet on-line exams and study projects on the Modules in progress.

Requirements:

1. Be a citizen or permanent resident of one of the OAS member States (residents must send copy of valid visa), except Uruguay, as this is the host country of the offering institution.

2. Participant profile: Managers, directors, division chiefs, professionals and technicians from regulatory agencies, operating companies and equipment suppliers with experience in strategic planning, network planning and/or regulatory issues, and IP wishing to familiarize themselves with mobile telecommunication technologies that allow, through new interfaces, the development of applications. 

3. Candidates should have a minimum of two years experience in the sector

4. Participants must have access to computers and an Internet connection, subject to the following technical specifications:

• Computer: Must be able to use the latest browsers.  A 486 (or its equivalent on Apple or Unix) with at least 32 Mbytes of RAM is recommended.

• Internet Access: Candidates must have access to the Internet from their home or workplace.  The minimum acceptable modem speed is 28.8 kbps.

• Browser:  The choice of browser is very important.  The e-learning platform requires a browser that can run Java and JavaScript. That option must be enabled in your browser.  For best results use either Netscape 3.0, 4.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0. You can download the latest versions of these browsers from: http://home.netscape.com/computing/download/index.html, http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp

• Office Software: In order to access and view course contents you must have installed in the computer the following applications: WinWord viewer http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx and Adobe Reader http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads

5. Good command of either English or Spanish, with proficiency certificate in the case of non-native speakers.

6. Since this is a distance-education course, no medical certificate is required.

7. Present complete application by deadline.

NOTE: The student will be required to cover all costs incurred in securing access to this equipment and all communications fees (Internet access and electronic mail).

Benefits:

CITEL/OAS will provide full tuition costs (US$ 200) for enrollment in the course for the selected fellows. Candidates will be selected and divided up between the dates in which the course is to be imparted. Once selected, candidates should accept the fellowship in a timely fashion, confirming his/her availability to take the course during the time period and under the study conditions indicated.

In the event that a candidate accepts the fellowship and cannot take the course, whatever the reason may be, he/she should inform the tutor and CITEL immediately in order for them to determine the procedure to be followed.

Certification:

CITEL/OAS, the ITU Center for Excellence for the Americas Region, and the Catholic University of Uruguay (UCU) will provide the participants with the appropriate certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Presentation of Candidates:

First, applicants should fill in and send via Internet the Preliminary On-line Application for Professional Development Courses also available at the Educational Portal of the Americas www.educoas.org Then they should attach the confirmation e-mail they will receive upon submitting the online application to the official forms Fellowship Application Form
and Recommendation of Employer / Supporting Institution and present them to the National Liaison Offices (ONEs) established by the government of each country. This requirement is mandatory.

The ONEs will then forward the complete applications to the Department of Scholarships and Training, 1889 F Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20006, USA, before the deadline for presentation of applications indicated in this notification.  The official forms are available in the “Application Forms” item of the Educational Portal or through the OAS Offices in Member States. Inquiries regarding the presentation of applications may be sent to portal@iacd.oas.org

[1]The deadline for presentation of applications to the National Liaison Office (ONE) differs from country to country and should therefore be confirmed with the relevant ONE in the applicant's country of origin. ONEs are requested to submit application forms to the Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development in Washington, DC., by the deadline specified in the course announcement or in the revised communication.

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