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Calculate SmartCity Urban NB-IoT Sensor Node Coverage Probability with Building Penetration Loss
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SmartCity Urban NB-IoT Sensor Node Coverage Probability with Building Penetration Loss calculator computes Coverage Probability in 1 using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Building Penetration Loss = 22
- Median Building Loss (Urban) = 22
- Building Loss Standard Deviation = 4.5
Expected Result:
- Coverage Probability = 0.088648602726773
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Coverage Probability = 0.088648602726773.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
coverage probability = exp(-pow((building penetration loss - Urban) / (sqrt(2) * building loss standard deviation), 2) / 2) / (building loss standard deviation * sqrt(2 * 3.14159265358979))Formula family: formula_smartcity_smartcity_urban_iot_sensor_node_nb_iot_coverage_probability_vs_building_penetration_loss_calculator
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| building_penetration_loss | Building Penetration Loss | INPUT | Building Penetration Loss |
| median_building_loss_db | Median Building Loss (Urban) | INPUT | Median Building Loss (Urban) |
| building_loss_std_dev_db | Building Loss Standard Deviation | INPUT | Building Loss Standard Deviation |
| coverage_probability | Coverage Probability | OUTPUT | Coverage Probability |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the building penetration loss in dB.
- Enter the median building loss (urban) in dB.
- Enter the building loss standard deviation in dB.
- Step 1: Compute coverage probability.
- Read the coverage probability (1) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate SmartCity Urban NB-IoT Sensor Node Coverage Probability with Building Penetration Loss
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The SmartCity Urban NB-IoT Sensor Node Coverage Probability with Building Penetration Loss calculator estimates Coverage Probability based on the input parameters you provide
Why is building penetration loss important in this calculation?
building penetration loss is used directly in the calculation of coverage probability. Its effect on the result depends on the complete formula and the values of the other inputs.. When you enter building penetration loss in dB, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result coverage probability?
The calculator outputs coverage probability. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Building Penetration Loss (dB), Median Building Loss (Urban) (dB), Building Loss Standard Deviation (dB). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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