Automating Network Planning for Open-Pit Mines: A BNP use case

Automating Network Planning for Open-Pit Mines

For mining operators, radio coverage planning is never complete. As an open pit mine develops, changing terrain and communications infrastructure affect radio propagation and network performance.

Updated digital terrain models (DTMs) traditionally require engineers to reload terrain, rerun predictions and regenerate coverage maps. Relocate a communications trailer or repeater and the process starts again.

ATDI has automated this challenge in an operational mining environment, turning repetitive RF studies into a practical, repeatable workflow.

Turning repetitive studies into an automated workflow

HTZ Automate creates a repeatable pipeline. Engineers define sites, equipment, thresholds and outputs once, then rerun the study automatically as inputs change.

• New terrain: Updated DTM data triggers coverage recalculations and generates new maps, KMZ files and reports.
• Infrastructure moves: Updated trailer or repeater coordinates regenerate coverage to identify potential gaps.
• Consistent outputs: Standard thresholds, legends and reporting formats provide consistent results.

HTZ supports RSRP and SINR coverage for LTE FDD and private mobile networks, terrain updates and RSSI analysis for TETRA, and SHP coverage analysis across operational areas. APIs and automation enable integration with existing systems and data sources.

Automated network planning keeps RF studies aligned with changing terrain and infrastructure, reduces repetitive engineering effort, and supports network reliability.

Workflows can be customised around each organisation’s technologies, network architecture and reporting requirements, turning repetitive RF engineering into a consistent, automated operational process.

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