Design, planning, coordination and optimization of broadcast networks with
CHIRplus_BC
CHIRplus_BC is a cutting-edge solution for planning and coordinating both analog and digital broadcast services. It integrates a sophisticated geographic information system, user-friendly graphical interface, powerful database, and advanced broadcast engineering features. Ideal for regulators optimizing spectrum use and network operators managing rollouts, CHIRplus_BC enhances every aspect of modern broadcast network design.
The Key Features of CHIRplus_BC
Learn more about the benefits of our advanced broadcast network planning software
Dedicated Broadcast Engineering
- Optimized to plan and coordinate broadcast transmitters/networks
- Various interference calculation methods
- SFN delay optimization
- Population analysis
- Import and analysis of measurement data
- Frequency scan analysis for identification of appropriate frequencies
International Coordination
- Consideration of international frequency plans
- Handling of assignment and allotments
- Support of coordination processes according to ITU and relevant international plans (e.g. Geneva 06)
- Easy access to data query and import from BR IFIC, IDWM (ITU Digitized World Map)
- Support of electronic notification formats
- As a member in several ITU-R study groups, LS telcom implements all relevant recommendations
Automatic Channel Assignment
- Taking into account the coverage of the network stations
- Assessment using raster field strength calculations or a more generalized contour approach
- Considering interference and self-interference
- Re-assign all channels or chose to search new channels for certain transmitters of the network only
Holistic Network Planning
- Huge productivity gain by using integrated multi-threading network processor, which calculates several results simultaneously
- Support of both analogue and digital systems
- Covers the calculation of self-interference and statistical network gain
- MFN and SFN planning of countrywide networks
- Inter-service compatibility studies, e.g. LTE vs DVB-T
Supporting all relevant standards
- Digital TV: DVB-T2, DVB-T, ATSC 3.0, ISDB-T, DTMB, CMMB
- Digital Radio: T-DAB/DAB+, IBOC, HD Radio, DRM, DRM+
- Analogue Radio: FM, LF/MF, HF
Unparalleled Automation Possibilities
- Automate repetitive tasks using macro language
- Easy to understand scripting language similar to Visual Basic
- Continuously growing library of macro commands for independent programming of individual processes
- Possibility for completely unattended processes (e.g. during nighttime)
Boost Your Network Planning Efficiency: Reduce Calculation Time by Up to 86% with Multi-Threading
Experience unparalleled performance with advanced multi-threading. In a countrywide network planning exercise, the calculation time could be reduced from over 33 hours to less than 5 hours using 32 threads. Explore the possibilities!
For customers that deal with comprehensive nationwide networks, efficiency is key. Our network planning tools enable customers to perform large-scale calculations faster than ever before. One of our clients, who manages several thousand stations, saw significant improvements after upgrading their system. Initially running 4 parallel threads, they reduced a nationwide calculation time from 33 hours to just 4 hours and 39 minutes by leveraging 32 threads. This 86% reduction in calculation time underscores the power and flexibility of our multi-threading capabilities, helping you get results quicker and more efficiently.
4 Threads: The Original Setup
The customer initially used 4 threads to process their calculations, which took over 33 hours to complete for nationwide coverage.
16 Threads: Significant Improvement
After upgrading the system to 16 threads, cutting the nationwide calculation time by over 70%, down to just 8 hours and 31 minutes.
32 Threads: The Ultimate Performance
With a further upgrade to 32 threads, the customer experienced a dramatic improvement, reducing calculation time to an astonishing 4 hours and 39 minutes—an 86% time saving.
