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An introduction into Cell Site Analysis

Technical Background of Cell Site Analysis by Simon Steggles – Mobile Phone Forensics

Cell phones, (or Mobile phones) used today are transceivers which use little power. They combine both a transmitter and a receiver. Although most cell phones, (or Mobile phones), are used to provide a telephone service for the public, they are still radio transmitters and receivers. Because of this, mobile phones, (or mobile phones), behave in the same way that traditional radio equipment does. Mobile phones operate through networks, (which in the UK are run by O2, Vodafone, Orange and T-Mobile). These networks are GSM, (Global Systems for Mobile communications), and are built around an array of transmitters, receiving stations which cover nearly all of the United Kingdom. Many other countries follow this similar rule; however, they may have different networks run by different companies, (Verizon, AT&T etc).

These transmit and receive stations (or beacons), are also known as ‘Cell Sites’. Each cell site consists of multiple receivers and transmitters and of course the relevant aerials associated with each one. These sites are often on masts, can be sited above police stations, schools or other tall buildings, (giving clearer transmissions, therefore clearer line of site transmission).

Each cell site has a reference number and name. Using this information, one can state exactly the area of the cell site. From this we can pin point to a very small area if the suspect phone has been used in this area.

Whenever a mobile phone is ‘on’, it scans the radio frequencies assigned to it by its designated network provider, and then links up the cell that gives it the best coverage. This process is called registration, and is of course necessary for the networks so that they can direct incoming or outgoing calls to the correct phone. When travelling, (for example), a phone may move from one cell site to another. This is achieved by the phone evaluating the signal at all times, and switching over to the appropriate best one. This is also logged by the networks and is known as a ‘handover’. The handover also ensures a continuation of the call, rather than the requirement to redial every time a new better cell site is found.

Network providers positioned their cell sites after carrying out extensive testings on the frequency, geographical position, and potential transmission/reception hazards. Extensive maps of these tests are kept by the network providers, showing the specific cover of each transmitter and receiver.

Even when mobile phones are not executing a call, they are still logged on the network providers systems, ready for their next call/message. This information is not stored historically, however when a call is made or received, it is. When a phone is ‘live’ i.e. switched on and connected to the network providers, it is possible to track it by the non recorded records which get switched on manually.

Geographical locations can be specified for a mobile phone by referring to the call detail records, (CDR’s). This can give you information of which cell site was being used. From checking the records about the specific site in question, it is then possible to find out about if the aerial was a full 360 degrees, or an azimuth of 120 degrees, (these can vary). If the call was coming from aerial 3 on a cell site, then it is right to assume that the specific geographic location of that cell phone is now only a third or the original area it was thought to be in, (e.g. If a call was made from the south of a cell site, then it is likely that the mobile phone was within a reasonable, (varies) distance from the south of that cell site).

Things to take into consideration:

1. Cell Site Analysis is not a proven science. Even if a mobile phone was used in position A, to the south of a cell site, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the phone was actually there. It could well be anywhere up to a theoretical 35Kms away if all the cell sites between the phone and the used cell site had achieved maximum usage, (cell sites can only accommodate a finite amount of traffic at one time) or are not in service.

2. The cell site chosen is not necessarily chosen by the phone, it may be the network ‘re-directing’ the phone to a ‘not so busy’ cell site.

3. Geographical locations may also prevent the usage of a cell site, (large building in the way, dense woodland etc).

The latest system for mobile phones is 3G, (third generation). This relies on UMTS, (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), a faster data transfer system using Duplexing technologies. In the UK 5 licenses were won for the ability to provide these services. These network providers are 3G Technologies, Hutchinson 3G, Orange, Vodafone, O2 and T-Mobile. Although a different style/type of service, UMTS is recorded in the same way as traditional GSM. Handover occurs in the same way between UMTS and GSM as GSM to GSM.

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Music phones have become the latest buzz in the digital mobile world. Mobile industry has come a long way and the development in the industry is still going on. There was a time when mobile phones were meant for communications. Now the new age mobile phones have become a multifaceted device. The changing trend in the mobile industry is obvious and to cater to the ever growing needs of consumers all over the globe, mobile manufacturing companies are trying hard.

Music is something that everyone likes and it has soothing effect. Latest music phones offer unparalleled multimedia applications and offer the best music experience on the move. Incorporated with latest Multimedia music player that supports several music formats such as MP3, AAC, AAC+ — users can download music tracks with ease. And you can also search your favourite music tracks through playlists, albums, genres, etc.

All the Music Phones such as Nokia N series, Sony Ericsson’s Walkman series, Samsung and Motorola music phones come with dedicated music button – keep your favourite music tracks at your fingertips. The new advancement in the mobile world is the introduction of expandable memory card support. Almost all music phones support expandable memory card and offer more rooms to download music tracks, images and video clips.

Apart from music features, latest mobile phones also offer camera features, mobile games and more. Technologically, the introduction of 3G technology, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, to name a few have really changed the mobile experience. Now data transfer has become easier and it takes no time to download heavy multimedia files and other documents. Broadband speed mobile internet was a dream, but now its possible. Browse the net, download songs, ringtones, synchronize email or keep you abreast of the latest news and information – everything is possible with a mini device.

Choose any of the music phones and feel the rhythm on the move.

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Part of V6 Understanding Wireless 1
from Teracom Training Institute http://www.teracomtraining.com Best of breed: telecommunications training – since 1992
May 15 2007
TYPE: Tutorial, DVD
URL: http://www.teracomtraining.com/teracom-overview-v6.htm

Understanding Wireless 1 begins with basic radio concepts,
understanding “analog radio” and “digital radio”, then covers
fundamentals of mobile communication networks: base stations,
cells, handoffs and mobility.

With this in place, we go through the first and second
generation technologies: AMPS, TDMA, GSM and CDMA, and
understand how each works, their strengths and weaknesses
and how they relate to each other.

In Part 3, we concentrate on data over cellular and 3G,
and cover the differences between GPRS, Wideband CDMA or
UMTS, cdma2000, 1X, 3X and 1XEV-DO. We review expected throughput
in bits/second and which carriers are supporting which technologies.
We conclude with applications such as i-mode, SMS, wireless email,
web surfing, WAP and XML.

This video provides you with a real understanding of how a
cellular network operates, the main technologies, the opposing
camps championing different systems, and wireless applications.

Course outline – V6: Understanding Wireless 1
Length 134 minutes. DVD-NTSC format. 106-page 8.5″ x 11″ softcover bound workbook.

Part 1 General Principles
1.03 Wireless
1.05 Analog Radio
1.07 Digital Radio: Keying
1.09 Limitations and Impairments

Part 2 Cellular
2.03 Mobile Communications
2.05 Cellular Standards
2.07 2G, 2.5G, 3G Migration
2.09 Cellular Principles
2.11 1G: Analog
2.13 2G: Digital
2.15 Digital Cellular: Voice
2.17 2G: TDMA (IS-136)
2.19 2G: GSM
2.21 GSM System Architecture
2.23 2G: CDMA (IS-95, cdmaOne)
2.25 CDMA: Coding
2.27 CDMA: Spread Spectrum
2.29 CDMA Particularities
2.31 CDMA System Architecture

Part 3 3G and Data over Cellular
3.03 Modems over 1G
3.05 CDPD: Packets over 1G
3.07 Data over 2G Cellular
3.09 Data over TDMA/GSM
3.11 GPRS: 2.5G
3.13 Data over CDMA
3.15 3G
3.17 IMT-MC: cdma2000
3.19 1X, 3X and 1xEV-DO
3.21 IMT-DS: Wideband CDMA
3.23 Throughput Comparisons
3.25 Service Providers

Part 4 Applications and Delivery
4.03 SMS and i-mode
4.05 Wireless E-mail
4.07 Device Evolution
4.09 Delivering Web Content
4.11 WAP
4.13 XML

Appendix A Additional Reference Material
A.03 Radio Bands of Interest
A.05 Location and 911

Appendix B References
B.03 Acronyms and Abbreviations

Appendix C Quiz
C.03 Knowledge Evaluation Exercise

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