The analysis of LOS (Line of Sight) in telecommunications is the study that determines whether a clear, unobstructed path exists between a transmitting antenna and a receiver. While this calculation was traditionally reserved for large microwave links over long distances or in rural environments, the arrival of 5G networks and the horizon of 6G have turned it into an absolute priority for urban deployment, completely transforming how networks are planned in major cities.
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Detecting Potential Mobile Coverage Gaps Using OpenCellID, GHSL and Overture Maps: Case study over TUNIS
Mobile connectivity has become a fundamental component of modern infrastructure, yet significant spatial inequalities in network access still persist across both urban peripheries and rural environments. Using openly available geospatial datasets, this analysis explores potential mobile coverage gaps by combining OpenCellID cellular infrastructure observations, GHSL population layers and vector data extracted from Overture Maps. The objective is not to reproduce real telecom propagation models, but to generate a simplified spatial estimation of coverage capable of identifying populated areas potentially located outside the influence of nearby cellular infrastructure.
Urban delineation methods beyond administrative boundaries
As a geographer working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), I am particularly interested in exploring urban delineation methods that move beyond the constraints of administrative boundaries. Instead of relying on official municipal limits—which can often be outdated or misaligned with functional realities on the ground—I focus on delineating urban areas based on physical indicators such as built-up surface, population density, and spatial continuity. This approach allows for a more accurate and dynamic understanding of urban space.
Mi ponencia en la #CESRI19. SWOC: Innovar para sobrevivir a la 4ª Revolución Industrial
Pasar del ‘hype’ a los hechos cuando hablamos de innovación es un gran reto en cualquier organización, pero más si cabe en las más grandes. En esta mesa contaremos con profesionales experimentados de diferentes organizaciones que están realizando proyectos reales que combinan tecnologías emergentes con geolocalización. Además de hacer un breve repaso a algunos deContinue reading “Mi ponencia en la #CESRI19. SWOC: Innovar para sobrevivir a la 4ª Revolución Industrial”
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