Planning of rural communication networks using GIS : a case study of remote areas in Thailand | |
| Author | Niraphan Phisitvanich |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. TC-03-14 |
| Subject(s) | Telecommunication -- Thailand Geographic information systems -- Thailand Network performance (Telecommunication) Rural telecommunication -- Thailand |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. TC-03-14 |
| Abstract | There had been telecommunication service available only in populated areas in Thailand. Rural communication is a major subject of concern not only in Thailand but also for most developing countries. Among many methods, extension of existing cellular mobile systems to take the service to the rural areas could be also an interesting option. Places where because of terrain condition, normal service is not extended, could be investigated by help of GIS (Geographical Information System). For this research, three different remote areas in Thailand are chosen for rural network planning: Doi Maesalong area in Chiang Rai province, Yak Pattana area in Rayong province, and Plaiphraya area in Krabi province. The digital maps are based on data provided by DTAC. Blomquist and Ladell method is used as propagation model in calculating path loss also this model indicate diffraction loss from diffraction effect. From GIS technique, once the digital maps have been analyzed to obtain the output data that contain the terrain data, then the diffraction loss has been derived from the calculation. The diffraction loss can be calculated by using the knife-edge concept proposed by Epstein and Peterson also the equation applied by Lee. From the result, the parameters of the required base stations derived from the calculation are determined. The service probability directly varies to the diameter of the feeder, antenna gain, transmit power and antenna height. The height of antenna also varies to the diffraction loss caused by the obstructed hills. |
| Year | 2003 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology.|tResearch studies project report ;|vno. TC-03-14 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Advanced Technologies (SAT) |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Telecommunications (TC) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ahmed, Kazi M.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Erke, Tapio J. ;Teerapat Sanguankotchakom; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Fellowship ;RTG Fellowship; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2003 |