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ProMan
The ProMan component includes wave propagation models for different scenarios and network planning simulators for various air interfaces.
Addenda
Frequency Division Duplex
The duplex separation of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) is typically done either by using FDD or by using TDD.

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Release Notes
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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
- MIMO Analysis Through Post-Processing
- Results
- Addenda
  - Indoor 3D Objects: Material Properties
    Indoor vector buildings can be modeled using individual material properties for each 3D object.
  - Rural 3D Objects: Material Properties
    Rural topography, clutter and building vector objects can be modeled using individual material properties for each 3D object.
  - Definition of Carriers
  - Modulation and Coding (CDMA)
  - Cell Assignment
    The first step in the network planning computation is the cell assignment procedure. The best server for each receiver pixel is determined based on different modes and parameters.
  - Modulation and Coding (FDMA)
  - Mobile Station
    Parameters of the mobile user equipment can be defined.
  - Modulation and Coding (OFDMA)
  - Frequency Division Duplex
    The duplex separation of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) is typically done either by using FDD or by using TDD.
  - Time Division Duplex
    The duplex separation of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) is typically done either by using FDD or by using time division duplex (TDD).
  - Modulation and Coding (TDMA)
  - Simulation Parameters
  - Navigation in 3D View
    The 3D view can be controlled using the operational controls (buttons) within the 3D view window as well as with the mouse.
  - Histograms
  - Values Along a Line
    Result data can be evaluated along arbitrary lines within the simulation area.
- 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.

Frequency Division Duplex

The duplex separation of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) is typically done either by using FDD or by using TDD.

Air interface standards using FDD are, for example, LTE FDD or UMTS FDD. To specify the FDD configuration of various air interfaces, click Project > Edit Project Parameter.... Select the Air Interface tab and under Duplex Separation, click Settings.

Figure 1. The Duplex Properties FDD dialog.

Duplex Separation: Duplex separation between downlink and uplink channel in frequency duplex mode.