Date of Award
2020
Document Type
Open Access Master's Report
Degree Name
Master of Science in Integrated Geospatial Technology (MS)
Administrative Home Department
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Advisor 1
Eugene Levin
Committee Member 1
Thomas Oommen
Committee Member 2
Donald Lafreniere
Abstract
The invention of 5G technology is expected to revolutionize wireless communication, technology, and capabilities. One major challenge in realizing this vision is the actual deployment of 5G nodes and the development of 5G network infrastructure. Higher frequency and shorter wavelengths that are characteristic of 5G technology is expected to decrease signal range radii of 5G nodes, which could have serious implications for the implementation of a 5G network. This study assessed cell signal density and cell signal coverage that could be achieved using existing 4G infrastructure in the city of Detroit. Results indicate that existing infrastructure is not capable of supporting a new 5G network and that significant investment in infrastructure development will be necessary to generate comprehensive 5G coverage within the city of Detroit. Ultimately the implementation of 5G will require a telecommunications overhaul and significantly more planning and design than may have been originally anticipated.
Recommended Citation
Putman, Gregory, "SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF THE INFRASTRUCTURAL DEMANDS OF INTEGRATING 5G TECHNOLOGY: A CASE STUDY IN THE CITY OF DETROIT", Open Access Master's Report, Michigan Technological University, 2020.