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What is the GSM Drive Test?

Created: Jan 4, 2021 20:09:09Latest reply: Jan 1, 2022 06:13:31 1111 32 13 0 0
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Hello Dears
I would like to share some information about DT
What is the DT ?
It is a technique used to check perfermance of network ,cells and quality of it .
What are types of GSM DT?
1-Single level DT
In this type we test on a small site unit called in telecom field "end Point site " or " end of chain
site".
2-Cluster level DT
In this type we check a group of sites called cluster like highway roads sites
3-Market level DT
In this last type we test group of clusters called area market like city and it named bigest level
DT
What is the GSM DT process ?

Single Site Verification Process
Preperation Work
- Prepare DT tools
-Define test meters
-Define parameters configuration
-confirm site status
Single Site Verification Phase
-Basic verification of site
-Antenna feeders verification.
-Call complete verification
-Rx level, Rx quality and HO
If all verification is OK then site pass DT and if NOT OK then to OPTIMIZATION and
adjustemetn parameters then making DT again
What are DT used tools?
-car -GPS -DT SW like TEMS KIT
Test Methods
Idle case: in this case record condition and parameters in IDLE state
Long Call case :in this case measure realibility and mobility of network
Short Call case :in this case measure accessibility and mobility of network.
Define Of Test Routes
-Urban Areas (300 m - 1 Km)
Cover roads & streets for local custmer travel .
-Sub-Urban Areas (1 km - 5 Km).
Cover long area like wide roads.

What are DT Parameters ?
-Power
-Frequency
-Interfercne
-KPI
-Cross feeders & sectors
-Antennas tilt
-HO
in next posts will explain 3G & 4G DT ISA
Classification of drive testing based on use cases
 Single site verification (SSV) or Single Cell Function Test (SCFT)

 Multiple site verification (MSV) or cluster drive test
 Operator benchmarking drive test (Market level drive test)
Single site verification (SSV) or Single Cell Function Test (SCFT)
SSV drive test or SCFT drive test is all about performing 5G/4G/3G drive test analysis on a
particular site (Example newly installed cell tower) and this is usually performed by drive testing
or by walk testing around the site.
In site level testing, site is ready for performing SSV testing after completion of engineering,
installation and integration and no active alarms are observed. The main aim of SSV testing is to
validate functional performance of the site and identify/flag workmanship issues, product issues
& provisioning issues before turning the site on for commercial users.
Multiple site verification (MSV) or Cluster drive test
As the name suggests, network tests when performed on a group of cells is termed as a ‘Cluster
drive test’ or ‘MSV’.
Initially, in traditional drive testing, network testers used to drive along target routes to collect
information regarding coverage data through various iterations and field tests with cellular RF
drive test equipment. But, as telecom businesses are expanding, it is cumbersome to refine
expanded networks in terms of size, capacity, and number of users. With a cluster drive test,
operators can perform network tests by taking a group of cells and deploy it in a particular
location and investigate the network accordingly.
Cluster drive test is executed when the network is in active mode (i.e. providing service to
customers) and inspect the interference amid two cells and handover taking place or not.
Network parameter details like Drive Route, Quality plots of RSRQ, SINR, PUSCH, Coverage
plot, Download and Upload throughput is accumulated. Operators use this data to get output
which is further utilized to optimize the mobile network and deliver efficient service to users.
Multiple site verification or a 4G LTE drive test must have measurements of radio parameters
such as RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, PCI, EARFCN, and WCDMA drive test parameters like RSCP,
RSSI, ECNO, PSC, UARFCN etc. at least at basic level to identify primary network issues.
Operator benchmarking drive test (Market level drive test)
In this test, comparison is done in terms of number of call drops, data throughput, and other key
KPIs on 4G / 5G networks between various network operators and analysing who is providing
the better user experience. Usually market level drive testing is performed by operators
themselves/ independent bodies/telecom regulators. For example, telecom regulators from
various countries constantly perform market level drive tests to identify under-performing
operators whose user experience KPIs are not meeting regulatory requirements.
‘Market level drive test’ analysis is carried out based on a particular market or an entire
geographical area with the use of 5G, 3G, CDMA, LTE drive test tools. Operators conduct drive
testing on an area to analyse user experience with respect to other cellular service providers.
Market level drive testing can identify their strengths (e.g., high data throughput compared to
competitors) and this provides them an opportunity to up-sell their services in advertising
campaigns.
In recent times, 5G deployment across the globe has increased the demand for 5G drive test
parameters such as 4x4 mimo, massive mimo, etc., and now 5G NR to a must-have feature on a
RF drive test tool.
Typical features of RF drive test tools
 Drive test solution must support capture of GNSS information along the drive route.
 Gapless full frequency recording
 Support of 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G NR measurements.
 Data testing such as HTTP, latency and FTP speed tests.
 Voice and SMS testing.
 Video streaming testing support on mobile network.
 Frequency scanning function for all RAN technology.
 Layer 3 and Layer 2 messaging capture capabilities if RF deep diagnosis information.
 Script based call and data session manual and automatic.
 RF tool should be portable, measurement software on smart phone will ideal.
 Real-time upload of test data to post-processing tool.
 Post-processing tool supporting analysis of data on map-based view.
 Post-processing tool providing graphical and tabular reports for various features of
GSM / UMTS/LTE related performance of the network.
 Post-processing software tool working on PC or web-based interface.
 Export of excel, maps or PDF based reports.
 5G MIMO measurements to verify during the SSV stage.
Types of RF drive test tools currently available in market
RF Spectrum Analyzer - A device used to measure the entire radio spectrum concurrently.
RF Scanners - A device used to measure radio frequency (RF) of multiple operators

concurrently.
RF layer 2 and RRC layer 3 capable tools - These are required for deep analysis on 4G and 5G
networks and usually expensive.
App based RF measurement tools - App based RF tools are compatible on Android
smartphones and can be used to conduct 3G, 4G, 5G drive tests. Mass scale deployment of such
apps is possible due to low cost and compatibility of Android phones. There are solutions on the
market that have big data capabilities for analysing huge geographical test data received from
app-based RF tools.
Voice quality measurement - Such tools are used for assessing voice quality (MOS, POLQA),
echo minimization, reduction in noise while permitting easy speaker recognition.
Load Generator – Load generators are deployed to generate high voice and data traffic into a
network and test its ability to handle high level congestion/traffic in a network.

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What is the GSM Drive Test?

I would like to share some information about DT

It is a technique used to check perfermance of network ,cells and quality of it .

What are types of GSM DT?

What is the GSM DT process ?

-Define test meters

-Define parameters configuration

-confirm site status

Single Site Verification Phase

-Basic verification of site

-Antenna feeders verification.

-Call complete verification

-Rx level, Rx quality and HO

What are DT used tools?

-car -GPS -DT SW like TEMS KIT

Define Of Test Routes

-Urban Areas (300 m - 1 Km)

Cover roads & streets for local custmer travel .

-Sub-Urban Areas (1 km - 5 Km).

Cover long area like wide roads.

-Cross feeders & sectors

in next posts will explain 3G & 4G DT ISA

Classification of drive testing based on use cases

 Single site verification (SSV) or Single Cell Function Test (SCFT)

Single site verification (SSV) or Single Cell Function Test (SCFT)

Multiple site verification (MSV) or Cluster drive test

Operator benchmarking drive test (Market level drive test)

Typical features of RF drive test tools

Types of RF drive test tools currently available in market

RF Scanners - A device used to measure radio frequency (RF) of multiple operators

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