CSPM_Plot is a TA Services program which allows the user to perform a number of actions with CSPM files that have already been generated by the user. These operations include; Listing all CSPM input files that are currently available on the system and can be used for further analyses, displaying the contents of a CSPM input file, replot and FAX a CSPM analysis without recalculating, replot and FAX a CSPM analysis after allowing the user to edit the CSPM input file, create and run/rerun composite studies combining many CSPM input files, and combining CSPM files in an interference study. Each mode of operation of CSPM_PLOT is discussed below.
The CSPM program asks the user questions regarding the site, transmitter and receiver equipment, analysis options and plot options. CSPM places these answers into a file which is named by the user account number and date. For example, a user with account number 1768065 running CSPM on Thursday July 2nd 1992 for the first time will generate an input file named; CS065Jul0292A.ques
CSPM will use this file to perform it's analysis and will place the output analysis results into a file named; CS065Jul0292A.calc
These files are then available for further use in creating composite/interference studies or for replotting. (See the documentation for the CSPM program to learn how to create CSPM coverage analysis files.)
The CSPM_PLOT main menu is shown below. At any time in the operation of the program, the user can abort input to a question by typing :: and the RETURN key. This will return the user to the previous menu. As a last resort, pressing the control key (CTRL) and simultaneously pressing the C key (CTRL C) will terminate the program and return you to the bulletin board. It is advised that you never exit the program by hanging up the phone or by pressing CTRL C unless there is no other option left to you. Aborting the program in this way will probably terminate any processing you may have initiated and you will receive no results.
TA Services
CSPM_PLOT - Replot/Composite/Interference CSPM Plots
Version 1.0 2-Jul-92 11:03:16
**** To abort at any time, type :: and return****
Choose from the menu:
1 = List Your Files
2 = Display contents of a file
3 = Replot - no changes
4 = Replot - edit data
5 = Create/Rerun Composite Plot
6 = Create Interference Plot
7 = Quit
Menu (List)?
To choose from the menu, type the number of your desired
operation. For example type 1 followed by return to list your
files. The operation shown in parenthesis such as (List) above
is the operation CSPM_PLOT will take if you press return without
entering any number. This is the current default input. Each
mode of operation of CSPM_PLOT is discussed below.
MODE 1 List Files
From the main menu above, type 1 and return. The program will
list those CSPM input files that are still on the system. TA
Services will keep your input files indefinitely either on disk
or on tape. It is expected that input files will remain on disk
for up to one year before being placed on backup tape. You may
call TA Services with the name of the desired input file if it
does not appear in your list and we will retrieve it for you for
a small charge.
A listing such as that shown below will appear showing all
currently available input files;
1)CS065Jun2492A.ques 2)CS065Jun3092A.ques 3)CS065Jun3092B.ques
4)CS065Jun3092C.ques 5) Not Used 6) Not Used
Control then returns to the main menu.
MODE 2 Display contents of a file
This option will show you all of the input data that was used by
CSPM in the analysis for the entered filename. You may use this
option to identify files and search for the input file you
desire. To activate this mode, type 2 followed by return from
the main menu. The program will ask you for the input file name
you wish to see. You may answer in either capital or small
letters. The program will convert your input to the appropriate
context.
2
Please enter the filename to display.
For example CS065May2892A.ques
cs065jun3092a.ques
Communications System Performance Model
Input Summary
30-Jun-92 21:52:40
-----------------------------------------
Process Filename: CS065Jun3092A
1) Model: Pt-to-pt irregular terrain
2) Output option: Field intensity
3) Length units: English (mi and ft)
4) Service Application: Mobile
5) Results option: FAX only
FAX number: 303-497-3680
7) Reliability: 85.00 %
8) Situation variability: 50.00 %
10) Frequency: 880.000 MH
11) Polarization: Vertical
12) Conductivity: .005 S/m
13) Dielectric constant: 15.0
14) Climate zone: Continental temperate
20) Transmitter name: Lookout Mt.
21) Transmitter location:
Latitude Longitude
Deg N Deg W
39.7331 39,43,59 105.2361 105,14, 9
22) Xmtr site elevation: 2169.4 m 7117.5 ft
23) Xmtr ant ht above ground: 33.00 m 108.27 ft
24) Power: 120.00 W
25) Xmtr line losses: 4.50 dB
26) Xmtr antenna gain: 6.30 dBi
27) Xmtr antenna pattern: Omnidirectional
40) Rcvr ant ht above ground: 1.60 m 5.25 ft
50) Man-made noise environment: Quiet rural
60) Plot name: Proposed site
62) Plot center:
Latitude Longitude
Deg N Deg W
39.7331 39,43,59 105.2361 105,14, 9
63) Plot size: 32.19 km 20.00 mi
66) Field intensity contour levels:
1) 70.00 dBuV/m
2) 60.00 dBuV/m
3) 50.00 dBuV/m
67) Political boundaries: County and State
68) Landmarks: None
Control then returns to the main menu.
Mode 3 - Replot no changes
This option will allow you to create a plot based on the existing
calc file and the current ques file and FAX this output plot to
any number desired. It is important for the user to be aware
that if the input file has been changed via mode 4 then the
output plot generated here may not be the same as that origonally
created when the calc file was first created. For this reason,
be very careful when you run mode 4. (See mode 4 for details)
To activate this mode, type 3 and return from the main menu.
The program will ask for the input file name and the fax number
you wish to fax the output to.
Please enter the filename to replot.
(For example CS065May2892A.ques)
cs065jun3092a.ques
Do you want to FAX output to 303-497-5993 ? (Y or N)? n
Our database currently lists the following FAX numbers
for your account. Please choose one of the numbers or options.
1 303-497-3680
2 303-497-5993
n Add a new number
d Delete an old number
t Temporary number-this run only
1
Please wait. Producing and Faxing plot now.
This should take about 30 seconds.
The Fax will be created and sent. Control will now return to the
main menu. Please do not hang up at this point or the plot may
be aborted before it is sent.
MODE 4 - Replot-edit data
This mode allows you to change the parameters in the input file
before a plot is created. This is useful if you wish to change a
parameter that does not require a recalculation of the analysis.
Input data items that you can change without requiring a
recalculation include;
Output Option(Basic transmission loss, Field Intensity,
Power density, Available power, signal to noise)
Units(English or Metric)
FAX phone numbers
Transmitter Power
Line losses
Transmitter and plot names
Antenna gain
Receiver gain and line losses
Contours
Landmarks
Input data items that will require a recalculation if changed
include;
Service Option (Mobile or Broadcast)
Frequency
Polarization
Conductivity
Dielectric constant
Climate type
Antenna pattern
Antenna height
Transmitter location
Location elevation
receiver height
Analysis boundaries
If you change an input item that requires a recalculation, then
the program resubmits the data as a completely new run with a new
name rather than using the old name.
The benefits of using this mode to change a parameter that does
not require a recalculation of the anaysis is that you may do
"what if" scenarios far more cheaply than if you recalculate an
analysis for each scenario. The danger of changeing the input
file is that any subsequent plots generated based on the path
loss calculations contained in the calc file will now be based on
the new ques file that you have changed. Your original
calculations are still valid but you cannot recreate your
origonal plot unless you return the ques file to it's origonal
state.
To activate this mode, type 4 and return. The program will ask
you for the input file name. It will then begin to ask you all
the same questions that CSPM asks you. When the program detects
that a parameter will require a recalculation if changed, it
warns you that if this parameter is changed, it will require a
recalculation of the analysis with it's subsequent charge. It
will create a new file name with the current date if a
recalclation is performed. The old file remains intact. If no
critical parameters were changed, the old file is overwritten
with the new data and the above warning now applies for future
plots.
4
Please enter the filename to replot.
For example CS065May2892A.ques
cs065jun3092a.ques
ENTER INPUT DATA FOR POINT-TO-POINT PREDICTION
Prediction output parameter
B = Basic transmission loss
F = Field intensity
P = Power density
A = Available power
S = Signal-to-noise power ratio
2) Output parameter (Field Intensity)?
Units for distances and heights
M = Metric (kilometers and meters)
E = English (statute miles and feet)
N = Nautical (nautical miles and feet)
3) Length units ( English - statute miles and feet)?
Delivery of output results options.
Selection Required input to produce plot
--------------
----------------------------------------
M = Mail only Resulting plot will be mailed
to the address specified.
(Higher quality/more costly)
F = FAX only Resulting plot will be FAXed
to the FAX number spcified.
(Lowest cost).
B = Both Mail and FAX Resulting plot will be both
Mailed and FAXed to you.
5) (FAX results only)? f
Our database currently lists the following FAX numbers
for your account. Please choose one of the numbers or options.
1 303-497-3680
2 303-497-5993
3 303-273-3495
4 305-522-3356
n Add a new number
d Delete an old number
t Temporary number-this run only
1
Changing the Service option will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
Changing any variability will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS
Changing the frequency will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
Changing the polarization will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
Changing the conductivity will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
Changing the dielectric will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
Changing the climate type will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
TRANSMITTER CHARACTERISTICS
Transmitter site name (up to 50 characters)
20) Transmitter site name (Lookout Mt.)?
Changing the site location will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
Changing the site height will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
Changing the antenna height will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
Transmitter power out of the final amplifier (.1 to 5000000 W )
To change to other units, type W (watts), kW (kilowatts)
or dBm, dBW,or dBk (decibel units) after power value.
Ex: 1000 watts could be entered as
1000W 1KW 60DBM 30DBW or 0DBK
24) Transmitter power ( 120.0 W )?
Xmtr transmission line losses from final amplifier to antenna
terminals ( .0 to 100.0 dB)
25) Xmtr line loss( 4.5 dB)?
Xmtr antenna power gain relative to an isotropic radiator
(-100.0 to 100.0 dBi). If gain is known to a dipole,
then dBi = dBd + 2.15
26) Xmtr gain ( 6.3 dBi)?
Changing the antenna pattern will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
Changing the receiver height will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
Rcvr antenna power gain relative to an isotropic radiator
(-100.0 to 100.0 dBi). If gain is known to a dipole,
then dBi = dBd + 2.15
41) Rcvr gain ( 3.0 dBi)?
Rcvr transmission line losses from antenna terminals to the rcvr
input ( .0 to 100.0 dB)
42) Rcvr line loss( 1.0 dB)?
OUTPUT SELECTIONS
Plot name (up to 40 characters)
60) Plot name (Proposed site)?
From 1 to 5 field intensity contour levels may be
specified in dBuV/m. Enter only a carriage return to
end the list. Values may range from -200 to 100 dBu.
66) Field intensity contour levels (dBuV/m): 70.0 60.0 50.0
Contour 1 (dBuV/m)?
Changing the plot boundaries will require a recalculation.
This will generate a new output file and will cost the usual fee.
Do you want to change this variable?(Y or N) n
Landmarks to be included in plot:
L = List current set of landmarks
D = Delete a landmark
A = Add a landmark
C = Change a landmark
Q = Quit
68) Landmarks (Q)?
INPUT FOR POINT-TO-POINT PREDICTION IS COMPLETE
Please wait. Producing and Faxing plot now.
This should take about 30 seconds.
If you had changed a critical parameter above, then the message
here would inform you that you job had been submitted for
recalculation.
Control now transfers to the main menu.
Mode 5 - Create/rerun Composite
From the main menu, choose 5 and return;
Choose from the menu:
1 = List Your Files
2 = Display contents of a file
3 = Replot - no changes
4 = Replot - edit data
5 = Create/Rerun Composite Plot
6 = Create Interference Plot
7 = Quit
Menu (Replot-Edit)?
5
The program will now show you a menu of composite options which
include; Listing composite input files, display the contents of a
composite input file, edit and rerun an existing composite input
file, rerun(unchanged) an existing composite file and lastly,
return to the main menu. Below is the menu for composite
management. Each option is discussed further below.
Composite options include;
1 = List old composite files
2 = Display an old composite file
3 = Edit an old composite file
4 = Run an old composite file
5 = Create a new composite file
6 = Return to main menu
Please enter your choice ( 1)
Mode 5a - List old composite files
For this option, type a 1 and . You will see a list of
existing composite input files similar to that shown above for
listing existing CSPM input files.
1
1)RS065Jun2992A.ques 2)RS065Jun3092A.ques 3)RS065Jun3092B.ques
4)RS065Jul0292A.ques 5)Not Used 6)Not Used
Control then returns to the composite menu shown in Mode 5 above.
Mode 5b - Display an old composite file
From the composite menu, type 2 and return as shown below.
Composite options include;
1 = List old composite files
2 = Display an old composite file
3 = Edit an old composite file
4 = Run an old composite file
5 = Create a new composite file
6 = Return to main menu
Please enter your choice ( 1) 2
The program will now ask you for the name of the composite input
file that you wish to see. Type that filename as shown below.
Please enter the restart filename to display.
(For example RS065May2892A.ques)
rs065jun3092a.ques
The program will now show you the contents of that input file.
The meaning of all the input data is described for each line.
The first line is the latitude/longitude borders of the plot
window : -106.1883 -105.0478 39.5883 39.8779 .0000
The following 4 lines describe the persons name and FAX phone
number and the contour level(70)
contours : 1 Robert DeBolt 303-497-3680
70.00
grid : 1 Low Hi Pen
-32000.00 70.00 2
This line defines the name of the composite plot
0 0 2:0 My Composite plot
Last is the list of input CSPM files which comprise the composite
plot.
1=/taservice/output/cspm/CS065Jun3092A.calc
+Lookout Mt.
2=/taservice/output/cspm/CS065Jun3092B.calc
+Proposed addition
Control then returns to the composite menu.
Mode 5c - Edit an old composite input file
From the composite menu, type 3 and return as shown.
Composite options include;
1 = List old composite files
2 = Display an old composite file
3 = Edit an old composite file
4 = Run an old composite file
5 = Create a new composite file
6 = Return to main menu
Please enter your choice ( 1) 3
The program will ask for the input file to edit.
Please enter the restart filename to edit.
For example RS065May2892A.ques
Type the desired input filename as shown.
rs065jun3092a.ques
The program will show you the CSPM input files which comprise
this composite.
1 /taservice/output/cspm/CS065Jun3092A.calc
+Lookout Mt.
2 /taservice/output/cspm/CS065Jun3092B.calc
+Proposed addition
You may now add or delete transmitters from this list to create a
new composite. In the example below, we add a transmitter.
Do you wish to add or delete a transmitter? (Y or N) y
Please enter A to add or D to delete or :: to quit. a
Please enter filename number 3 to include in
the composite plot. For example CS065May2892A.ques
Press return key without entering a name to end list.
(or this example, we type in the third transmitter to add to the
composite.)
cs065jun3092c.ques
Do you want to edit this file?(Y or N) n
Please enter filename number 4 to include in
the composite plot. For example CS065May2892A.ques
Press return key without entering a name to end list.
Enter the plot name for this composite.(My Composite plot)
The maximum boundaries determined from all
of your files is shown below. You may change them if
you desire.
VIEW WINDOW COORDINATES
WEST LONG(106.2824 DEG) (106 16 56 DMS) ?
EAST LONG(105.0478 DEG) (105 2 52 DMS) ?
SOUTH LAT( 39.5159 DEG) ( 39 30 57 DMS) ?
NORTH LAT( 39.9503 DEG) ( 39 57 1 DMS) ?
Prediction output parameter
B = Basic transmission loss
F = Field intensity
P = Power density
A = Available power
S = Signal-to-noise power ratio
2) Output parameter (Field Intensity)?
CONTOURS ( 70.0 60.0 50.0)?
Please wait. Calling CSPM_PLOT now.
This should take about 1 minute.
You may change the output option or the contours. The resulting
plot will be created and FAXed to you. Control will then transfer
back to the composite menu.
Mode 5d - Run an old composte file
From the composite menu, type a 4 and return. The program will
ask for the composite input filename as described above. Type
the desired file name and return. The program will ask you for
the FAX phone number if you desire to send the output to a
different number. The plot will be created and FAXed. Control
will then transfer back to the composite menu.
Mode 5e - Create a new composite input file
From the composite menu, type a 5 and return as shown below. The
program will ask you to enter the CSPM input filenames that you
wish to combine. When you have entered all input file names,
simply type a return on a blank line. The program will then ask
you to verify or change the title, plot borders, output option
and contours as shown in the example below.
Composite options include;
1 = List old composite files
2 = Display an old composite file
3 = Edit an old composite file
4 = Run an old composite file
5 = Create a new composite file
6 = Return to main menu
Please enter your choice ( 1) 5
Please enter filename number 1 to include in
the composite plot. For example CS065May2892A.ques
Press return key without entering a name to end list.
cs065jun3092a.ques
Do you want to edit this file?(Y or N) n
Please enter filename number 2 to include in
the composite plot. For example CS065May2892A.ques
Press return key without entering a name to end list.
cs065jun3092b.ques
Do you want to edit this file?(Y or N) n
Please enter filename number 3 to include in
the composite plot. For example CS065May2892A.ques
Press return key without entering a name to end list.
Enter the plot name for this composite.(Test Composite)Two site
Composite
The maximum boundaries determined from all
of your files is shown below. You may change them if
you desire.
VIEW WINDOW COORDINATES
WEST LONG(106.1883 DEG) (106 11 17 DMS) ?
EAST LONG(105.0478 DEG) (105 2 52 DMS) ?
SOUTH LAT( 39.5883 DEG) ( 39 35 17 DMS) ?
NORTH LAT( 39.8779 DEG) ( 39 52 40 DMS) ?
Prediction output parameter
B = Basic transmission loss
F = Field intensity
P = Power density
A = Available power
S = Signal-to-noise power ratio
2) Output parameter (Field Intensity)?
CONTOURS ( 70.0 60.0 50.0)?
Please wait. Creating FAX now.
This should take about 1 minute.
This will now create a new composite input file which can be
modified as desired in future compoiste operations. Control will
transfer back to the composite menu after queueing the FAX.
Mode 5f - Create Interference Plot
This option operates exactly like mode 5e above except that the
first CSPM input file entered is the target transmitter. All
subsequent input files are summed for interference against the
first "target" transmitter. After entering all the desired
"interferring" trasmitters, the programs will ask for you to
verify or change the title, plot borders, and contours for the
plot as well as the minumum signal level to include in
interferrence comparisons. An example is shown below.
Choose from the menu:
1 = List Your Files
2 = Display contents of a file
3 = Replot - no changes
4 = Replot - edit data
5 = Create/Rerun Composite Plot
6 = Create Interference Plot
7 = Quit
Menu (Composite)? 6
Please enter filename number 1 to include in
the composite plot. For example CS065May2892A.ques
Press return key without entering a name to end list.
cs065jun3092a.ques
Do you want to edit this file?(Y or N) n
Please enter filename number 2 to include in
the composite plot. For example CS065May2892A.ques
Press return key without entering a name to end list.
cs065jun3092b.ques
Do you want to edit this file?(Y or N) n
Please enter filename number 3 to include in
the composite plot. For example CS065May2892A.ques
Press return key without entering a name to end list.
Enter the plot name for this composite.(Two site Composite
)Interference
Do you want to FAX output to 303-497-3680 ? (Y or N)? n
Our database currently lists the following FAX numbers
for your account. Please choose one of the numbers or options.
1 303-497-3680
2 303-497-5993
3 303-273-3495
4 305-522-3356
n Add a new number
d Delete an old number
t Temporary number-this run only
2
Please enter your name.(Robert DeBolt )George Bush
The maximum boundaries determined from all
of your files is shown below. You may change them if
you desire.
VIEW WINDOW COORDINATES
WEST LONG(106.1883 DEG) (106 11 17 DMS) ?
EAST LONG(105.0478 DEG) (105 2 52 DMS) ?
SOUTH LAT( 39.5883 DEG) ( 39 35 17 DMS) ?
NORTH LAT( 39.8779 DEG) ( 39 52 40 DMS) ?
Prediction output parameter
B = Basic transmission loss
F = Field intensity
P = Power density
A = Available power
S = Signal-to-noise power ratio
2) Output parameter (Field Intensity)?
CONTOURS ( 70.0 60.0 50.0)
What is the minimum signal level for Signal-to-Interference? (
50.00)
Please wait. Producing and Faxing plot now.
This should take about 1 minute.
Control now returns to the composite menu.