Reporting and analysis products are used to aggregate measurement data and generate reports about wireless
network performance. Engineers can drill-down into data from general performance indicators such as RSSI
to detailed protocol messaging sequences. Mapping tools help to visualize field test data in relation to
cell site information and powerful analysis features highlight problem areas.
Field measurement plays a critical role in network deployment, insuring that signal coverage reaches users with optimal quality and performance. Tools used to collect measurement data can record vast amounts of diagnostic information. Analyzing this information can be daunting. Engineers often use post-processing software to aggregate data, examine key performance indicators (KPI), drill down into problem spots, and generate reports to share performance results.
Post-processing software fulfills a diverse set of user needs. It provides streamlined functionality that merges several data files into a single data set and quickly displays common KPI on charts and maps. Advanced features help to analyze data by identifying call control and mobility events while highlighting unexpected behavior that engineers should examine. For power users, access to obscure KPI data is a necessity and organizations always appreciate a simple user interface where technical professionals can be productive.
Meritech offers Sigma-PA to post-process field measurement data and report results. It supports technologies such as LTE, HSPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM. Sigma-PA empowers engineers to identify and solve network problems quickly, integrating seamlessly with Sigma-LA to provide a consistent user interface for data visualization. Sigma-PA also is compatible with data file formats such as Qualcomm QXDM and Docomo OTM formats.