Signal strength prediction based on line of sight analysis

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Architectures and techniques are presented that can provide point-to-point analysis to generate an improved signal strength prediction (SSP) based on, e.g., earth surface image data processing and analysis to draw conclusions of line of sight (LOS) along the propagation path between a BTS or another AP transmitter and CPE receiver. For example, USGS image data and/or elevation data of locations are identified to correspond to signal propagation between the transmitter and receiver can be analyzed for LOS signal quality at a fixed location, in addition to the statistical model prediction of the RF signal quality. As a result, foliage or terrain that obstructs the LOS can be identified and utilized to improve SSP by eliminating the additional pathloss due to LOS obstructions. Such can provide a significant improvement to SSP results that are conventionally predicted by statistical models rather than a point-to-point analysis.

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Alino, Eric Antonio Culver City, US 3 5
Li, Zhefeng Jersey City, US 10 87
Raina, Ravi Skillman, US 41 171
Wan, Zhen Plano, US 7 14
Wang, Xiaoyu Watchung, US 109 901

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