Leo Holzenthal
Leo L Holzenthal, Jr., P.E. is Engineering Manager for M S Benbow and Associates, a professional engineering corporation in Metairie, Louisiana. Leo is also an Adjunct Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of New Orleans. He is a registered engineer in the State of Louisiana and holds registration in many other states. He has broad experience in Telecommunications Engineering including design of in-building distributed antenna systems, two-way radio systems, public safety communications systems, and microwave systems. He recently managed a major project to install a multi band distributed antenna system at the New Orleans Convention Center.
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.