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.
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.
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.
The radiation pattern of an antenna is a graphical representation or mathematical function that indicates the angular
dependence of radiation from the antenna.
Commercial antennas do not radiate the same power density in all directions (in contrast to the isotropic radiator).
There are always directions with higher power density and others with smaller power density.
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).
In WinProp various air interfaces and applications are pre-defined: broadcasting, cellular, wireless access, WiFi, sensor networks,
ICNIRP and EM compliance.
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.
The radiation pattern of an antenna is a graphical representation or mathematical function that indicates the angular
dependence of radiation from the antenna.
3D patterns can be defined in any coordinate system. Spherical coordinate systems are most
commonly used to define antenna patterns.
Figure 1 shows the coordinate
system used in WinProp for the 3D display of antenna patterns. The
main direction of radiation is = 0° and = 0°.
Figure 2 to Figure 4 show the 3D pattern as well
as the vertical and horizontal plane of a Kathrein K739856 antenna together with the
coordinate systems used for display in AMan.