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| Distributed Antenna System Makes "In-Building"
Wireless A Reality By DeAllous Smith VernaLisa Printup enjoys the freedom and flexibility of having a cell phone. "I'm constantly talking on the phone at the airport. Usually, I'm guiding family members and friends through the facility," she said. "The last thing on my mind is having my calls dropped, or being unable to locate a signal." Aviation officials recognize the importance of connecting with individuals when it matters the most, especially at airports, which is why the facility recently installed a wireless system that allows for reliable wireless and cellular coverage throughout the entire airport. The chances of Printup, a Grant Park resident, experiencing wireless network glitches is greatly reduced with the new fiber based system, also known as the Distributed Antenna System or DAS. The sprawling 700 plus antennas of the DAS provide wireless coverage to 5.8 million square feet of airport area including Terminals North and South, the Atrium, six Concourses and the underground train tunnel. Major features of the DAS are designed to enhance wireless radio coverage for the airport's Operations unit and improve clarity and reliability during cell phone calls. Overall, mobile phone users will experience fewer blocked, dropped and missed calls. Airport and cellular providers have committed to a 99.9 percent connectivity standard. "The DAS network improvements are an integral part of our total commitment toward increasing customer satisfaction," said Development Manager Odessa Wallace. "We understand that travelers and employees passing through our airport have important things to think about, and waiting for their cell phone to connect should not be one of them." Serving as a neutral host wireless system, the DAS provides coverage and capacity benefits to multiple wireless providers through a single fiber distribution backbone. Regional wireless carriers have a unique opportunity to have a presence along with national providers. "The end result is an equal opportunity for all wireless carriers to offer the same consistent and reliable service to their customers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport," said Wallace. © 2005 Hartsfield-Jackson News. A Publication from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. All rights reserved. |
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