Glenn
Gillen
Glenn Gillen, P.E. graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and has worked in the Telecommunications Industry for more than seven years. Mr. Gillen been involved with designing cell sites for various telecommunication companies throughout the Southeast region of the United States. His design experience led to the development and patent of a multi-use facility and tower, know as the Gillen Composite Tower. Mr. Gillen has also worked as a geotechnical, foundation and structural engineer. Currently, Mr. Gillen is the president of GC Towers, LLC and Gillen Design Systems, LLC.
Deployment of Wireless Towers to Support Multiple Providers and New Services
Third Generation Wireless Networks are currently being deployed. At the same time, industry standards for Fourth Generation Networks are being developed. These networks not only allow for higher throughput for data transmission but also new services such as location-based E-911.
However, all of these technologies depend on the efficient use of spectrum which involves some principle of achieving balance between coverage and interference in metropolitan areas. This balance is predicated on the network design and the important role of site/tower spacing and design height. As the demand for existing and new wireless services continues to grow from traditional mobile (in-vehicle) usage to include more fixed, in-building or residential service, new towers are often needed to support this new demand. The challenge is to continue the evolution of zoning ordinances and corporate partnerships that provide critical services and balance the needs of local citizens.