Base Station Antenna Positioning Using Satellite Signal Geometry

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for collecting engineering parameter information of base station antennas, such as geographical location, mounting height, and mechanical azimuth, are inefficient, lack real-time performance, are costly, and suffer from low accuracy due to manual collection and external device vulnerabilities to magnetic fields and atmospheric environments.

Innovation Solution

Utilizing satellite signals to acquire information about base station antennas through GPS satellite positioning, employing receiving antenna units with a preset position relationship to determine parameters like azimuth and downtilt, eliminating the need for manual on-site collection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual collection by engineer using external device is used, then information can be collected, but efficiency is low and accuracy is poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinformation collection efficiencyVSAvoidparameter measurement accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical measurement system with an electronic satellite-based positioning system. The receiving antenna unit and processor automatically acquire position information through satellite signals, eliminating the need for manual on-site measurement by engineers. This substitution dramatically improves both efficiency and accuracy of parameter collection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service measurement where the base station antenna system automatically collects its own position information through integrated receiving antenna units and processors. The system performs self-measurement without requiring external manual intervention, thereby improving efficiency and reducing human error in parameter collection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Loss of time

If manual on-site collection is used, then information can be obtained, but real-time performance is poor and cost is high

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereal-time performanceVSAvoidinformation collection efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The satellite-based positioning system enables continuous and real-time acquisition of position information. Unlike manual collection that occurs periodically when engineers visit the site, the automated system continuously receives satellite signals and updates position data in real-time, eliminating time loss and improving operational efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Reliability

If external device is used for collection, then information can be gathered, but device is vulnerable to magnetic field and atmospheric environment

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata collection reliabilityVSAvoidsusceptibility to magnetic field and atmospheric environment

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces vulnerable external measurement devices with a satellite-based electromagnetic signal system. The receiving antenna unit captures satellite signals that are not affected by local magnetic fields or atmospheric conditions, thereby eliminating susceptibility to harmful environmental factors and improving data collection reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Improves accuracy and efficiency of parameter measurement, enabling real-time remote detection and centralized management, enhancing network management and optimization systems.

Implementation Method 1

at least two receiving antenna units, configured to receive satellite signals sent by a satellite in the Global Positioning System GPS

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGPS satellite positioning:

Data Source

PatentEP3862792B1Method and apparatus for acquiring information about base station antenna, and base station antenna

Publication Date: 2025.12.31 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and an apparatus for acquiring information about a base station antenna and the base station antenna, where the apparatus for acquiring information about the base station antenna includes: at least two receiving antenna units, configured to receive the satellite signals sent by satellites in a satellite positioning system, where the receiving antenna units and the base station antenna accord with a preset position relationship; and a processing unit, configured to obtain the position information of the receiving antenna units according to satellite signals, and to obtain the position information of the base station antenna according to the position information of the receiving antenna units and the preset position relationship between the receiving antenna units and the base station antenna. Acquiring information about the base station antenna based on the satellite signals overcomes disadvantages of an on-site collection by engineering personnel using external device, such as low efficiency, poor real-time performance, high cost, and low accuracy, and the external device is not likely to be influenced by factors like surrounding magnetic field.