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ProMan
The ProMan component includes wave propagation models for different scenarios and network planning simulators for various air interfaces.
Network and Base Station Planning Projects
Local Settings
Adjust the display settings for the current project.
3D Tab
View the 3D tab.

Welcome
Release Notes
See what's new in the latest release.
Get Started
The WinProp Getting Started Guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to get started with WinProp.
Examples
The Altair installation directory contains a collection of examples that shows you WinProp concepts and essentials.
Introduction to WinProp
WinProp is a complete suite of tools in the domain of wireless propagation and radio network planning. With applications ranging from satellite to terrestrial, from rural via urban to indoor radio links, WinProp’s innovative wave propagation models combine accuracy with short computation time.
Typical Workflow in WinProp
View the typical workflows when working with propagation simulations in specific scenarios, how to add a network planning to a propagation simulation, include a receiver pattern, set up a time-variant scenario, include multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) at both the base station and the mobile station, connectivity analysis of sensor networks and optimization.
WallMan
The WallMan component offers a convenient facility to generate and edit vector building databases.
TuMan
The TuMan tool enables you to generate and modify tunnel scenarios.
AMan
Use AMan to generate, edit and analyze a single antenna. Superimpose multiple antennas radiating similar signals to determine the actual antenna pattern while taking into consideration the local environment.
ProMan
The ProMan component includes wave propagation models for different scenarios and network planning simulators for various air interfaces.
- Introduction to Propagation Manager (ProMan)
  Predict path loss between transmitter and receiver with ProMan. Perform network planning including the wireless standards (the air interfaces) and including multiple transmitters/receivers (multiple base stations).
- Propagation Projects
- Network and Base Station Planning Projects
  - Air Interfaces
  - Local Settings
    Adjust the display settings for the current project.
  - Site Settings
    View the different settings for sites.
  - Network Project
    View the network planning modules for 2G/2.5G, 3G/HSDPA/LTE, WLAN, WiMAX, TETRA networks that ProMan (Network) offers.
  - MIMO in Network Planning
- MIMO Analysis Through Post-Processing
- Results
- Addenda
- Parallel Processing
  Use parallel MPI processes to solve a problem efficiently using the standard ray tracing model (SRT).
- Default Shortcut Keys
  View the default shortcut keys available for ProMan for faster and easier operation.
Methods
WinProp includes empirical and semi-empirical models (calibration with measurements possible), rigorous 3D ray-tracing models as well as the unique dominant path model (DPM).
Main Applications
In WinProp various air interfaces and applications are pre-defined: broadcasting, cellular, wireless access, WiFi, sensor networks, ICNIRP and EM compliance.
WinProp Utilities
The WinProp utilities consist of the Launcher utility and the Updater.
Appendix
Reference information is provided in the appendix.

3D Tab

View the 3D tab.

Display Results in 3D View

Simulation results including ray data and topographical database (if available) can be displayed three dimensional with ProMan. This option is available at Display > 3D Display or by selecting the corresponding toolbar icon. Options related to the 3D display can be specified at Settings > Local Settings.

Figure 1. The Display Settings dialog, 3D tab.

Prediction Data

In case of multi-layer results, either all prediction layers (height levels) or only the currently active one can be selected for display.

Transmitters and Sites in 3D Display

Site symbols and transmit/receive patterns can be shown or hidden in the 3D view.

For antennas, the dynamic range can be specified to improve the display of these antennas in the 3D view.

Options of 3D Display

A border around the simulation environment can be shown additionally.

Scale Factors

Site/TRX: Adjust the size of the site/antenna symbols.
Cables: Adjust the size (diameter) of feeder cables.
Rays: Adjust the size (diameter) of ray paths.
Pred. Area: Adjust the size (diameter) when rendering the prediction area (rectangle, trajectories or points).

Result data in 3D View can be rotated and zoomed with the mouse.

Note: Click Settings > Local Settings (Display of data) and click the Layout tab to specify which data of the current layout is to be shown.

Examples

The following examples show prediction results in an urban environment and inside a subway tunnel, respectively.

Figure 2. Example of prediction results in an urban environment.

Figure 3. Example of prediction results in a subway tunnel.