Going the last mile: A spatial decision support system for wireless broadband communications

High-speed, wireless communication networks are increasing in popularity; however they can be costly and difficult to plan. In this paper we present a spatial decision support system that incorporates expert knowledge of wireless communications, area topography, demographics and propensity to pay fo...

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Published in:Decision Support Systems 2006-11, Vol.42 (2), p.557-570
Main Authors: Scheibe, Kevin P., Carstensen, Laurence W., Rakes, Terry R., Rees, Loren Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Broadband
Broadband wireless communication
Computer science
control theory
systems
Computer systems and distributed systems. User interface
Decision support systems
Decision theory. Utility theory
Exact sciences and technology
Geographic information systems
GIS
Last mile
Operational research and scientific management
Operational research. Management science
Software
Spatial decision support
Studies
Wireless networks
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Summary:High-speed, wireless communication networks are increasing in popularity; however they can be costly and difficult to plan. In this paper we present a spatial decision support system that incorporates expert knowledge of wireless communications, area topography, demographics and propensity to pay for service in order to aid wireless network planners determine optimal placement of equipment to maximize profit or minimize cost. Moreover, the system can be useful in performing policy analysis to determine pricing, governmental subsidy levels, etc. By integrating a GIS tool into the DSS, planners can easily adjust parameters to better understand the problem at hand and move toward bringing broadband connectivity to the last mile.
ISSN:0167-9236
1873-5797
DOI:10.1016/j.dss.2005.02.010