Case #10262

CRC-COVLITE is a sophisticated path loss estimation tool with a library of propagation models including the renowned CRC-PREDICT model. It includes supportive tools and features that allow for comprehensive simulation of single transmitter configurations. With practical measurement comparison features, CRC-COVLITE can act as a test bed for propagation models.

Founded on CRC-COVLAB, CRC-COVLITE is a landmark product that brings the capabilities, features and performance of expensive planning tools to a much more accessible product to match your technical requirements and your budget.

FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS

• Propagation models: CRC-Predict v.3.21, v.2.08r2, v.2.07, Okumura-Hata, ITU-R Rec. 370-7, ITU-R Rec. 1146, ITU-R Rec. 1546, ITU-R Rec. 368-8, ITU-R Rec. 1147, Egli, TIREM, Longley-Rice v.1.2.2, FCC point-to-point, F(50,50) curves and free-space. New propagation models can be included.
  
  
• Result types: Field Strength (µV/m or dBµV/m), Measured Power (µV, dBm or dBW), Path Loss (dB), Power Flux Density (dBW/m2) and Signal-To-Noise Ratio (dB).
  
  
• Digital elevation model: support for standard formats such as DTED, USGS, CDED, Computamaps, SRTM1 and SRTM3 (NASA), CRC (500 m) and CRC-COV native format.  Other DEMs can be supported by the means of add-ins or format translators. Optionally, a generic ASCII-to-raster converter can be used to create a DEM compatible.
  
  
• Land cover models:
  CRC-COVLITE Standard: Create legend, Custom antenna editor, Layer editor, Point-to-point link and Position transmitter using terrain elevation.
  CRC-COVLITE Professional: Create legend, Custom antenna editor, Layer editor, Line of sight, Matrix statistical analysis of data, Path interrogator, Point-to-point link, Position transmitter using terrain elevation, Power meter and Push pin overlay.
  
  
• Import/Export/Printing:
  CRC-COVLITE Standard: Export to vector data in the MapInfo interchange file format (*.MIF) with its associated data files (*.MID) and prints project display and parameters to any Windows compatible.
  CRC-COVLITE Professional: Import/export vector data in the MapInfo interchange file format (*.MIF) with its associated data files (*.MID), import/export bitmaps overlays in the *.BMP format, import measurements from text file (*.TXT) and prints project display and parameters to any Windows compatible.
  
  
• User interface: User-friendly Windows style user interface with pull-down menus, floating toolbars and contextual right click mouse support.
  
  
• Tools:
  CRC-COVLITE Standard: Create legend, Custom antenna editor, Layer editor, Point-to-point link and Position transmitter using terrain elevation.
  CRC-COVLITE Professional: Create legend, Custom antenna editor, Layer editor, Line of sight, Matrix statistical analysis of data, Path interrogator, Point-to-point link, Position transmitter using terrain elevation, Power meter and Push pin overlay.
  
  
• Maps/Database display:
  CRC-COVLITE standard: N/A.
  CRC-COVLITE professional: display of simple and detailed world maps (state and country boundaries, rivers and coastal boundaries), MapInfo layers, detailed display of topographic and land cover database.
  
  
• Grids:
  CRC-COVLITE standard: Radial.
  CRC-COVLITE professional: Meridians and Parallels, Distance, Radial, and UTM.
  
  
• Coordinate Systems: Latitude/Longitude, MGRS and UTM.
  
  
• Result display methods: Contour lines, Square fill and Contour fill.
  
  

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS

• Point-to-multipoint
• Point-to-point
• Broadcasting
• Mobile communications

DELIVERABLES

CRC-COVLITE will be delivered on CD-ROM for suitable PCs running on Win NT/2000/XP. The software will be protected and controlled by a security key to prevent multi-computer use. The software will only be released upon execution of a computer user license.

PROTECTION

CONTACTS

Doris Camiré
Senior Research Engineer
Tel. (613) 990-8359
Fax. (613) 993-9950
E-mail: doris.camire@crc.gc.ca
crc-covlite@crc.gc.ca

Jeet Hothi
Director, Technology Transfer Office
Tel: (613) 990-2089
Fax: (613) 990-7671
E-mail: jeet.hothi@crc.gc.ca

For more information on CRC-COVLITE software, please visit www.crc.gc.ca/crc-covlite.