Characteristics of rooftop outdoor base stations

What is an outdoor compact base station?

Outdoor compact base stations These base stations are designed for installation in any type of outdoor scenario. They offer a high degree of IP protection, which allows them to operate in the most adverse conditions (rain, extreme heat, wind, humidity, saline environments…) without requiring an additional mechanical cover.

Why do small outdoor base stations have a better performance than rack-mount base stations?

In recent years, technological advances have meant that this base station format has improved its performance in terms of RF power and traffic channels. Thus, by adopting new signal processing techniques such as SDR (Software Defined Radio), small outdoor base stations have been able to match the performance of rack-mount base stations.

What is an indoor base station?

Indoor base stations in rack format This is the most common type of base station, in which all its components are integrated in a rack-type cabinet, which provides more space for more modules or components. This can enable, for example, redundancy of all components, thereby improving system availability.

Why do tactical units need a base station?

In this way, the use of this type of base station is the best alternative in disaster or emergency response scenarios for tactical units. Their capacity for immediate deployment means that they can provide coverage in areas where there was none, or quickly replace one that may have been damaged in a natural disaster.

Why do omnidirectional base station antennas have a large coverage area?

Omnidirectional base station antennas have a large coverage area as they can transmit and receive signals over 360 degrees, however their gain is low and hence lower signal strength and shorter range.

Are base station antennas omnidirectional or directional?

Base station antennas are available in different shapes and sizes and can be either omnidirectional antennas or directional antennas. The operating frequency, coverage area, range, and other performance parameters can vary depending on the base station antenna that is chosen for a specific network.