Introduction
This document details new features and other changes contained in this release of Bloonet Planner.
Workflows & Features
Multi-Band / Multi-Technology Throughput Map Aggregation
This enhancement enables users to generate a single aggregated throughput map from multiple frequency bands or radio technologies.
Key Benefits
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Aggregate throughput results from two bands
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Aggregate throughput results from different technologies (e.g., LTE + 5G)
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Improve multi-layer network performance assessment
How It Works
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After adding multi-band/multi-technology cells in the project, right-click Access in the Scene manager window and select Run multi-technology coverage predictions
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Select the target bands
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Make sure that the Throughput metrics are selected in Output selection list
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Select the throughput aggregation output options (Maximum, Sum, Best technology)
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Follow the rest of the guided steps to run multi-band/multi-technology simulations
Supported Scenarios
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Multi-Band Aggregation
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Particularly valuable for multi-band networks
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Deployments such as Tarana G2 which supports both 3.5GHz and 6GHz
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Multi-Technology Aggregation
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Ideal for mobile operators wanting to:
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Combine LTE and 5G network layers
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Simulate overall user throughput across heterogeneous networks
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ACP Enhancements
Target Client Location Option
The Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) now includes a Target Client Location option, allowing antenna optimization based on known user device locations.
Key Benefits
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Enables optimization using known user device locations (CPE/RN locations for FWA use case)
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Improves antenna configuration accuracy by considering real client distribution
How It Works
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When CPE/RN locations are available, users can:
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Import target client locations (A “Height” column can be added in the Target client location csv file to precise each RN/CPE’s installation height, if missing, then the height value defined in the UE template will be used)
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Run ACP using these points as optimization targets
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Generate antenna configurations optimized for real service demand
Typical Use Case
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For FWA deployments where customer locations are known
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The radio network can be optimized directly toward installed or planned CPEs
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Network roll-out decisions become more data-driven and
efficient
Baseline Performance Display
The ACP has been improved to better highlight the performance of the network configuration before optimization (baseline configuration).
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The baseline performance is now displayed in the Live monitoring as a reference line.
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The HTML report includes new indicators:
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Network KPI of the baseline network configuration
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A warning message is shown if the baseline configuration performs better than the ACP optimized result.
This enhancement improves result transparency and helps users clearly
assess whether ACP delivers real performance gains.
Map Data Accuracy Enhancement – Height Adjustment Parameters
To compensate for potential inaccuracies in map data (especially from open-data sources), two new parameters have been added in Network Settings - Prediction Models of the Scene Manager. They are available in the Propagation Model Properties window under 3D polygon simulation settings and 3D/2D raster simulation settings tab :
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Vegetation Height Adjustment (default = 0): Allows users to increase or decrease vegetation clutter height using a positive or negative value.
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Building Height Adjustment (default = 0): Allows users to increase or decrease building clutter height using a positive or negative value.
These parameters improve radio planning accuracy by enabling fine-tuning of environmental heights used in simulation calculations.
3D KMZ export
Now available for indoor or hybrid scenarios with Above layer simulation results.
Other Minor Improvements
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The antenna pattern import : MSI files (*.msi) extension has been added to the file type filter in the Import Antenna File window.
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2D simulation result KMZ export window: Clamp to ground as default option.
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AAA (Access Auto Assignment) workflow updates :
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If the Building clutter is excluded in the propagation model – Clutter level, the target client locations located inside Buildings are listed in the AAA report under UEs in excluded clutters section.
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Rx power/SINR with margins values will be included for the reports instead of Rx power/SINR without margins.
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The exported excel-format simulation result includes the Best server (Cell) information.
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Improved validation: an error message is displayed if the target client location file is missing the required Name column.
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ACS (Automatic Cell Selection): The Candidates target parameter now has the Site option as the default option instead of the Cell option.
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Service Feasibility :
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A Median option has been added.
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The Minimum Service Threshold and Buffer Radius parameters now support values with up to two decimal places (instead of integers only), allowing more accurate configuration and better alignment with client requirements.
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Enhanced Cell creation from template to support using the site Installation Height for cell height calculation, with validation when the site is located on a building.
Bug Fixes
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Fixed an issue in the ACS (Automatic Cell Selection) function where the cost impact was not taken into account under certain conditions when the Candidates target was set to Cell.