Automated Micro-Wave(MW) antenna alignment of Base Transceiver Stations: Time optimal link alignment

Abstract

Telecommunication has seen extensive evolution in last couple of decades and MW links have been devised to ensure transmission links of high data rates and to ensure Quality of Service (QoS). MW antenna used in communication systems is regularly affected by environmental factor and generally by wear and tear of mounts. These factors cause the optimally directed antennas to be perturbed from respective main lobes. An automated antenna alignment that works without human intervention can decrease the down time and ensure a reliable communication between the near and far end terminals of the Base Transceiver Station (BTS). Results are presented to indicate antenna alignment in time optimal manner.