The challenge

The new professional applications in the industrial sectors of Transport, Utilities and Public Safety require mobile networks with very high data rates. For this reason, the various players in these industries are now looking for innovative new solutions to meet this immediate need. Equipped with a broad ecosystem and peak performance, particularly in terms of throughput and latency, Private LTE is today the most suitable technology solution. Moreover, LTE has global standards that guarantee users the compatibility of interconnected systems, economies of scale on equipment, as well as the durability and scalability of deployed networks.

Trial of a mobile private network LTE TDD 2.6 GhZ

As part of its digitalization strategy, Air France is changing its traditional radio communications, such as TETRA and WiFi, to a private LTE network, and has launched its own private LTE trial project with Ericsson. The result of the trial will provide valuable insights to the Association of Major Users of Operational Radio Networks (AGURRE), which brings together the major players in the transport sector, including Air France, and other industries impacting the evolution of professional uses towards mobile broadband.

The main issues for AGURRE are the availability of spectral resources necessary for this development, the establishment of the appropriate regulatory framework, as well as the prospect of a broad industrial ecosystem.

To accompany Air France in its approach, Ericsson provides Air France with the latest generation of radio equipment, and its expertise in the various professional services necessary for the implementation and follow-up of this trial.

The trial

The main objective of this trial is to test in real conditions the operation and maintenance of professional applications on a private LTE network. During the test period, Air France will take the opportunity to elaborate with several alternatives to be able to optimize its future private LTE network.

To implement this trial:

> Air France has been allocated frequencies by the ARCEP in band 38 (2.6 GHz TDD) over a period of six months from 1 November 2016

> Ericsson makes available all the equipment needed for the solution

> Ericsson provides support for installation, commissioning and integration of the end-to-end solution

> Ericsson also provides Air France with its technical expertise in the various phases of the project - from implementation to follow-up of the trial

The trial takes place on the Charles de Gaulle airport in Roissy. It extends geographically between the Maintenance Center (MHC) and the aircraft contact areas at terminal S4. The trial will take place in two stages:

> At first, maintenance technicians perform their daily professional activities with their terminal connected to the private LTE network for a period of 5 months

> In a second phase, specific performance tests (quality of service, mobility, flow, field levels ...) are carried out over a period of 2 to 3 months In terms of planning, the first call is scheduled for mid-December. The experimentation itself will be carried out immediately afterwards and will end at the end of April

“The need for an efficient and adapted network is a very strong constraint in our businesses. Previous technologies can no longer support new needs created or desired by staff and materials. This experiment will test the proper functioning of the LTE network in actual operational condition. It will demonstrate the relevance and relevance of the deployment.

A secure and solid infrastructure capable of supporting the digital transformation of all Air France’s critical operations on the Roissy and Orly hubs.”

– Christian RegnierHead of Communications Solutions Air France& Secretary AGURRE

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The solution

Ericsson provides an E2E private LTE network solution based on our Open Enterprise Connectivity. The trial area is covered by three LTE radio sites:

> The Maintenance Center (MHC) area is covered by a single-sector macro site

> The S4 satellite area is covered by a two-sector macro site and a 4-sector micro site

The radio sites are connected to an EPC core virtualized by a dedicated transport network. Air France’s professional applications are accessible through this transport network.The technical solution of this experimental network is illustrated in the diagram below:

“We are delighted to support Air France in this innovative experimentation for an airline in France. In this way, Air France will be able to appreciate Technological developments provided by LTE in the service of its operational activities.”

– Franck Bouetard President of Ericsson France

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