radpro

2005 Consensus Software Awards

Product Description

Health effects surrounding mobile phone usage is a topic of enormous debate worldwide. As the usage of mobile phones continues to increase, so does the number of communications towers. Management of radiation hazards and environmental impact of these towers is the subject of this project.

The application is a suite of visually interactive software tools for the management of RF site safety and consists of the follows key areas: 

• Visually interactive web portal to communicate RF safety issues to network operators, property owners and the general public.
• Portable wireless software for the collection and management of information on site.
• Visually interactive software for RF analysis and planning.

Innovation

Evidence of the innovation is given via the following R&D aspects:

RF Radiation Algorithms

The core radPro IP lies in the algorithms to calculate the radiation density around a site. The initial developments were done in conjunction with a Griffith University via their Industrial Affiliates program. At completion of the 6 month project a prototype was available. Using funds from a Comet grant the prototype was then further developed tested and a provisional patent applied for. An International Patent (PCT) has now been lodged.

radPro Application

The radPro client application has been developed to allow visualisation models of radio communications towers, buildings, antennas and resulting radiation exposure regions. The radPro automation engine has been developed to create a visual representation of radio towers, antennas etc from a database of equipment assets. This component works in conjunction with the radiation engine to form a total visually interactive environment. The technology has taken a significant effort to develop, for which our key client ‘Telstra’ has recognised and contributed financially. The outcome has been to achieve full automation of radiation hazard reports from a database of equipment specifications. This technology now forms the basis of our RF-aware system which we are in the process of further developing.

RF-aware Compliance Framework

The RF-aware compliance framework is a web portal solution to radiation compliance embracing integrated mapping system, 3D modelling for access to government regulators, telecommunications companies and the general public. It is an ‘ASP’ driven approach allowing communication of the necessary environmental and safety information to the various interest groups. Cutting edge technology is used embracing street maps, topographic data, aerial photography, 3D rendering of buildings and a real to life simulation of 3D radio towers and associated radiation zones.

Performance

The following milestone demonstrate performance:

• JAN 00 – Telstra awards contract for development of radPro

• 2001 – radPro accepted for use on MCF trial of 50 rooftops

• MAY 02 - ICOMMS and Griffith University join forces to enhance radiation engine (via PDH project)

• Incorporated ICOMMS Pty Ltd Start up company AUG 02

• MAR 03 – radPro V1 released

• NOV 03 - ICOMMS awarded $500k grant by Federal government for further research

• DEC 03 – RFaware online system released

• FEB 04 - Telstra approves roll out of radPro for use on 6500 radio sites

• MAR 04 – ICOMMS presented National ATUG Award for ‘Innovations in Telecommunications’ for radPro development

• MAR 04 – invited to present paper at “Mobile Networks and Health” conference London

• MAR 04 Contract signed with Deutsche Telekom

• NOV 04 Tender submission for Vodafone UK

• DEC 04 Pilot project commences with Government Regulator in Malaysia

Potential

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