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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.
MIMO Through Post-Processing
Simulate multiple-input multiple-output systems through post processing in ProMan without network planning.

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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.
- Indoor Propagation
  The workflow for a typical indoor propagation simulation is to use WallMan to create the geometry, Feko or AMan to produce the antenna pattern and ProMan to simulate the model and view the results.
- Urban Propagation
  The workflow for a typical urban propagation simulation is to use WallMan to create the geometry, Feko or AMan to produce the antenna pattern and ProMan to simulate the model and view the results.
- Combined Urban / Indoor Propagation
  The workflow for a combined urban and indoor propagation simulation is to import the geometry and save it in WallMan, use Feko or AMan to produce the antenna pattern and ProMan to simulate the model and view the results.
- Rural / Suburban Propagation
  The workflow for a typical rural or suburban simulation is to import the terrain profile into ProMan, AMan to produce the antenna pattern and ProMan to simulate the model and view the results.
- Propagation in Tunnels
  The workflow for a typical propagation simulation in a tunnel is to use TuMan to create the tunnel geometries, use Feko or AMan to produce the antenna pattern and use ProMan to simulate the model and view the results.
- Network Planning
  Whether the scenario is indoor, urban or rural, a network planning simulation can be regarded as post-processing of a propagation simulation.
- Inclusion of the Receiver Antenna Pattern
  The inclusion of the receiver antenna pattern is a post-processing step.
- Time-Variant Scenarios
  In a time-variant scenario, objects or groups of objects are moving as a function of time. This time variance is specified in WallMan.
- MIMO in Network Planning
  Simulate multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems in a network-planning project in ProMan.
- MIMO Through Post-Processing
  Simulate multiple-input multiple-output systems through post processing in ProMan without network planning.
- Interaction With Other Tools
  An application programming interface (API), written in C, is available for easy integration of WinProp in other simulation or post-processing tools.
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).
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.

MIMO Through Post-Processing

Simulate multiple-input multiple-output systems through post processing in ProMan without network planning.

The first stage in the workflow is to perform a regular propagation simulation in which the transmitter is an isotropic (omni-directional) antenna. When setting up the simulation under Project > Edit Project Parameter > Propagation tab, request the propagation paths to be saved. This is necessary to enable the tool to include the effects of the antenna patterns later.

In the second stage in this workflow the actual antenna arrays on the transmitter and receiver side are defined as a post-processing step through the menu: Computation > Propagation Postprocessing incl. Tx and Rx.

This brings up a dialog where one can, through the Edit Parameters button, define the actual antennas or antenna arrays on the base station and the mobile station and request results. The simulation is launched through the Start Computation button.

Figure 1. The Postprocessing of Mobile Station dialog.

Results include quantities like channel capacity in bits/s/Hz. The fact that this is a post-processing operation enables you to compare different antenna patterns and antenna arrays efficiently.