Optimization of a Point-to-Point Microwave Link and Reducing the Effect of Atmospheric Ducting on Microwave Transmission Network

Abstract

The mobile operators often use point-to-point microwave connections for feeder links in their access network. Now as the microwave signal propagates, it might get trapped between different atmospheric layers called duct that no doubt affects received signal level (RSL) at the receiving station. This paper presents a short description of Microwave link optimization procedure and proposed optimization for some of the malfunctioning microwave links of famous telecommunication services provider ‘Telenor Pakistan’. We propose a method for avoiding the signal transmission through the ducting region through the use of duct detection and avoidance system in order to improve the quality of the cellular transmission network.