DragonWave Completes Testing for Non-Line-of-Sight Paths at Street Level by Utilizing 60 GHz Small Cell Backhaul Deployments

DragonWave announced the completion of a series of extensive outdoor small cell backhaul propagation tests that have been conducted by a 3rd party for street level characterization. This testing has validated and characterized non-line-of-sight (NLoS) paths at street level utilizing 60 GHz small cell backhaul deployment technologies. The exercise also validated and characterized the accuracy of NLOS path predictions in order to improve deployment and network planning. As a result, the testing characterized distance limitations that are experienced by street level line-of-sight (LOS) paths due to flat fading. Flat fading had been found to limit urban paths with no incline to less than 400 meters, even with sufficient planned path fade margins. This testing focused upon how flat fading can be improved with various angles of incline.

DragonWave's network planning service will support both improved small cell performance and deployment capabilities. Its line of packet microwave systems delivers the highest levels of spectral efficiency and reliability for carrier-grade delivery of advanced applications and services. For Small Cell backhaul, it offers a wide range of line-of-site and non-line-of-site radio solutions from sub-6 GHz to 80 GHz.