RF System Design Software offers increased functionality.
Press Release Summary:
Terrain Analysis Package (TAP) v4.5 includes basic mapping module that allows users to add image files of maps as backgrounds for radio coverage maps. TopoScript(TM) elevation data retrieval engine enables TAP to use various data sources, in addition to 30 sec, 3 sec, and 30 m TAP data. Incorporated RF Facilities Module enables free space calculations. Additional offerings include Antenna Editor and Aggregate Coverage Module.
Original Press Release:
TAP Version 4.5 Released
SoftWright is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the Terrain Analysis Package (TAP) rf system design software. The following list summarizes some of the main features in our new version 4.5:
Basic Mapping Module
Raster Map Backgrounds - You can now add an image file (.BMP, .JPG, .TIF) of a map as a background for your radio coverage maps. You can use a scanned image or other graphic file and plot the boundary files and coverage information from TAP on the map.
TopoScript(tm) Technology - TopoScript is a new elevation data retrieval engine that enables TAP to use a variety of data sources (in addition to the 30-second, 3-second, and 30-meter TAP data). The data sources currently include USGS National Elevation Dataset (NED) files, and Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED) files.
RF Facilities Module
Free Space Calculations - A new utility enables you to do quick free space calculations. You specify two of the three parameters (power, distance, field strength) and the program will compute the third.
Antenna Editor - A completely re-written editor for TAP antenna libraries, featuring a simplified user-interface, plus the ability to import antenna patterns from ASCII files, and to export to an ASCII file.
Aggregate Coverage Module
Composite Coverage Studies - A Composite study provides a more flexible version of the Aggregate Coverage study for multiple transmitter locations. The Aggregate Study requires all of the individual studies be performed over exactly the same area at exactly the same points, and only for Tile studies. The Composite study enables you to use tile and/or radial studies by defining an independent grid you want to use for points to compare the closest computed location from each of the other studies. You can use the Composite study to compute the Maximum or Best Server studies.
Additional new functionality is provided through the TAP Maintenance Subscription. Click here to see a current list of those features.
June TAP/OverSite Engineering Seminars
June 9-11, 2003 are the dates for our upcoming TAP/OverSite Engineering Seminars. These seminars are the quickest way to learn how to operate the SoftWright software. The seminars will be at our new conference center in our offices. For details see www.softwright.com/seminar.html.
Thanks for choosing SoftWright as the provider of your rf design software tools. Please contact me, should you have any questions.
Thanks.
Curt Alway
Software Marketing
SoftWright LLC
Aurora CO USA
www.softwright.com
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