A Low-Cost Way to Assess In-Building Coverage Using Android Devices

In this talk, a low-cost method is described that involves a specialized Android app which was developed at NTIA. This provides a quick and easy way to test in-building coverage and identify problem areas with indoor coverage. The approach described in this talk is low-cost and does not require a high level of operator expertise. The app and associated measurement techniques can be quickly mastered with very little knowledge of RF measurements. This talk will summarize results from six different buildings in Harris County, Texas and Boulder, Colorado. An in-building coverage scoring methodology is presented to determine the quality of coverage and to identify problem areas inside of buildings. Data from a few different in-building scenarios will be presented. This talk will be of interest to folks who are interested in simple tests that can identify problem areas to ensure robust in-building communications and improved safety. Co-sponsored by: Stephen Scearce sscearce@cisco.com Speaker(s): Robert Johnk Agenda: https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/j.php?MTID=m3b0e1a017984b9b618b88c70abe5c2b2 number:2664 748 9452 Password:IEEEEMCS (43333627 from phones) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/377213