HIGH LEVEL DESIGN - HLD
High-Level Design (HLD) serves as an initial blueprint outlining the scope and feasibility of deploying an FTTH, FTTP, or FTTx network in a target area. This includes geographical, technical, economical, and logistical assessments to ensure a successful network deployment. Key elements include demand points, geographical locations, existing core networks, equipment, and civil specifications.
NETWORK ARCHITECTURE & SERVICE COVERAGE
Define the overall architecture and topology, including CO - central offices, distribution points, FDH - fiber distribution hubs, and subscriber connections. Determine the geographic scope and boundaries based on population density, broadband demand, and existing infrastructure
CAPACITY PLANNING & SCALABILITY
Assess bandwidth requirements and capacity needs to accommodate current and future demand. Plan for scalability and upgrades to support increasing subscriber numbers and bandwidth-intensive applications.
LOW-LEVEL DESIGN (LLD)
Low-Level Design (LLD) offers detailed technical specifications and configurations to guide the implementation of the FTTH, FTTP, or FTTx network, ensuring high-speed internet connectivity directly to residential and commercial customers.
NETWORK CAPACITY AND SCALABILITY
Assess the capacity to accommodate future growth in subscribers and bandwidth demands
FIBER PLANNING & DESIGNING
Design the routes and pathways for laying fiber optic cables, considering distance, terrain, existing infrastructure, and environmental constraints. Specify the make, model, and configuration of network equipment, including OLTs, ONUs, ONTs, and splitters. Plan fiber drops or service cables from the distribution point to individual homes & Premises, including aerial and underground methods.
INCORPORATE SPECIFICATIONS
Select appropriate fiber optic cables based on capacity, distance, environmental conditions, and installation requirements.
DESIGN PACKAGE
Deliver detailed engineering views for construction, including civil routes, structures, plots, geographical orientation, existing and proposed utilities, equipment callouts, connectivity details, building prints, detailed -Bill of Material (BOM) , and Bill of Quantity (BOQ).
PERMITS
Before construction, a fiber construction permit package is essential. It includes all necessary documentation and plans to obtain permits from local authorities or regulatory agencies.
SITE PLANS / ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
Detailed drawings showing proposed locations of fiber optic cables, equipment, and infrastructure.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Assess and mitigate potential environmental impacts or hazards along proposed fiber routes.
UTILITY COORDINATION
Ensure compliance with existing infrastructure and regulations.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Document required public notifications or hearings.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Demonstrate compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
AS-BUILT UPDATE & GIS / GDB – GEO DATA BASE INTEGRATION
As-built plays a crucial role, whereas verify and document actual Civils, fiber optic cable installations, cabinets, and terminations against design plans and Update comprehensive as-built documentation and maintain accurate records for efficient network maintenance and future expansions
DESIGN VS CONSTRUCTION
Conduct field inspections to verify actual installations and document any discrepancies.
DOCUMENTATION
Update network documentation and mapping with accurate as-built information.
OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE
Maintain comprehensive records of as-built changes to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and future expansions.
SYNERGY
As-built benefits to maintain an adoptive communication and collaboration between design engineers, field engineers, project, operations and maintenance to get aligned Successfully
TOPOGRAPHIC DIGITIZATION
Topographic digitization for fiber projects involves converting physical topographic maps or raster maps or survey data into digital format to use as a basemap in fiber optic planning and designing process.
DATA COLLECTION
Gather accurate information about terrain, road, land features, and existing infrastructure.
DATA PROCESSING
Clean, preprocess, and organize data for accuracy and consistency.
FEATURE EXTRACTION
Identify and extract relevant features for fiber network planning.
HLD CONSIDERATION
Optimize topographic digitization based on HLD routes and methodologies.
ACCURACY ASSESSMENT
Validate the accuracy of digitized data through field verification.
INTEGRATION OF GIS
Use GIS platforms for spatial analysis and decision-making.
UPDATES AND MAINTENANCE
Regularly update digitized data to reflect changes in the landscape or project requirements.
PCD – PRE CONSTRUCTION DESIGN / PD - PRELIMINARY DESIGN
Pre-construction planning for a telecom wireless base station includes detailed design, regulatory compliance checks, and obtaining permits to ensure successful implementation. This phase aligns with regulatory requirements and network objectives, laying the groundwork for efficient construction, deployment, and operation of the infrastructure.
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Involves creating layout plans, determining component placement, and visualizing the proposed design for stakeholder communication.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Entails assessments and obtaining permits for site development, construction, and operation.
FC - FOR CONSTRUCTION / DETAILED DESIGN
The construction and detailed design of a telecom wireless base station require a comprehensive set of plans, specifications, and documentation to ensure adherence to industry standards and project requirements.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
Include a site plan depicting the layout, property boundaries, access roads, and equipment placement, along with elevation drawings illustrating the installation of antennas, towers, and equipment shelters. Additionally, floor plans and building elevations detail the design of equipment shelters and control rooms.
ELECTRICAL DESIGN
Encompasses power system layout, wiring diagrams, and lightning protection measures to safeguard against lightning strikes.
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
Outline materials, methods, and safety protocols to ensure compliance and worker safety.
AS-BUILTS
As-built updates for a telecom wireless base station involve recording changes, modifications, or deviations from the original design during construction and installation. This documentation accurately records the final state of the base station, crucial for maintenance, troubleshooting, and future expansion
REVISIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS
Involve updating technical requirements and equipment lists to reflect changes made during construction.
DOCUMENTATION OF CHANGES
Includes updating drawings, schematics, and plans to accurately represent the final infrastructure.
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING RECORDS
Document activities and verify equipment performance.
FINAL DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE
Compiles updated drawings, specifications, and records for reference by owners and regulatory authorities.
DATA CONVERSION AND DIGITIZATION
This involves the conversion of non-digital maps, drawings, or documents into digital formats tailored for GIS applications, enabling efficient spatial analysis, visualization, and integration with other geospatial data systems
GIS DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Managing GIS databases by organizing, updating, and maintaining spatial data layers, as well as performing database administration tasks such as data migration and quality assurance Regulatory Compliance
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC)
Performing QA/QC checks on GIS data and products to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency. This may involve manual inspections, automated validation routines, and error correction processes
GIS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Managing spatial assets, such as infrastructure networks, facilities, and natural resources. This includes asset inventory, condition assessment, and maintenance planning.
ADDRESS MANAGEMENT
Address management in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) involves the organization, maintenance, and utilization of address data within spatial databases. It includes tasks such as geocoding (assigning geographic coordinates to addresses), standardizing addresses for consistency, and ensuring data accuracy for effective spatial analysis and decision-making
ADDRESS STANDARDIZATION AND PARSING
Standardize and parse address data to ensure consistency and accuracy. This involves breaking down addresses into individual components (e.g., street name, city, postal code) and applying standard formatting rules.
ADDRESS DATA ENHANCEMENT
Enhance address data by appending additional information, such as census tract codes, demographic data, or administrative boundaries. This enriches address datasets and provides additional context for spatial analysis.
ADDRESS VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION
Validate and verify address data to ensure its accuracy and completeness. This includes checking addresses against postal databases, correcting spelling errors, and flagging invalid or incomplete addresses.
ADDRESS MATCHING AND LINKING
Match and link addresses from different datasets or sources, allowing organizations to integrate and consolidate address information from disparate sources
ADDRESS CLEANSING AND DE-DUPLICATION
Clean address datasets by removing duplicate records, resolving conflicting information, and identifying and merging similar addresses