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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).
Propagation Models
Propagation models differ based on their assumptions, prediction accuracy and computational resources. Select an appropriate propagation model for the application.
Literature

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.
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).
- Propagation Models
  Propagation models differ based on their assumptions, prediction accuracy and computational resources. Select an appropriate propagation model for the application.
  - Motivation for Different Propagation Models
  - Terrain Models
    Different models for macro-cellular prediction exist with differing accuracy and computational resource requirements.
  - Urban Models
  - Indoor Models
  - Description of the Output Files and Cell Parameters
  - Literature
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.

Literature

O. Landron, M. J. Feuerstein, and T. S. Rappaport: A Comparison of Theoretical and Empirical Reflection Co-efficients for Typical Exterior Wall Surfaces in a Mobile Radio Environment, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 44, pp. 341–351, Mar. 1996.

R. Hoppe, G. Wölfle, and F. M. Landstorfer, Fast 3D Ray Tracing for the Planning of Microcells by Intelligent Preprocessing of the Database in 3rd European Personal and Mobile Communications Conference (EPMCC), (Paris), March 1999.

A. Glassner, ed., An Introduction to Ray Tracing. San Diego: Academic Press, 1989.

G. Wölfle, R. Hoppe, F. M. Landstorfer, and R. R. Collmann, Vergleich deterministischer und empirischer Ausbreitungsmodelle für die Planung von Mikrozellen in ITG–Workshop Wellenausbreitung bei Funksystemen und Mikrowellensystemen, (Wessling), pp. 109–116, May 1998.

E. Damosso, ed., Digital Mobile Radio: COST 231 View on the Evolution towards 3rd Generation Systems. Bruxelles: Final Report of the COST 231 Project, published by the European Commission, 1998.

G. Wölfle and F. M. Landstorfer, Intelligent ray-tracing - A new approach for the field strength prediction in microcells, 47th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC) 1997, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, pp. 790-794, May 1997.

D. Parsons: The Mobile Radio Propagation Channel, Pentech Press, London 1992.

G. Wölfle, F.M. Landstorfer, R. Gahleitner, and E. Bonek: Extensions to the field strength prediction technique based on dominant paths between transmitter and receiver in indoor wireless communications, 2nd European Personal and Mobile Communications Conference (EPMCC) 1997 (together with 3. ITG Fachtagung Mobile Kommunikation), Bonn, Germany, pp. 29-36, Sept 1997.