The Simulator for Mobile Networks (SiMoNe) is a software framework for simulating radio networks as realistically as possible. SiMoNe supports e.g. radio network planning and simulation of the most common mobile radio systems (GSM, LTE, 5G), simulation of vehicle-to-everything communication (V2X) based on the 802.11p radio standard and directional multi-gigabit radio links according to IEEE802.15.3d, e.g. used in wirelessly augmented data centers or as backhaul links. The SiMoNe framework integrates ray tracing, the physical layer simulation of single point-to-point links (link level simulator) and the simulation of complete mobile radio systems with thousands of base stations and mobile radio users (system level simulator).
Currently, it is not possible to get access to the source code of SiMoNe. The simulation framework is not open source. Within research projects and cooperations, the usage of the simulation frameworks and its results can be agreed upon.
In the SiMoNe framework, three channel predictors are employed and continuously enhanced as part of current projects. For fast large-scale prediction, the macro predictor is used which allows for predictions with e.g. the Okumura-Hata propagation model. The FemtoPred is a ray tracer that enables radio channel predictions under consideration of 3D building data, antenna diagrams and material properties. For highly dynamic radio networks of moving participants, the so-called Mobility Predictor (MobPred) is used. The MobPred is a highly optimized ray tracer which makes ray optical path loss predictions for ad hoc networks in real time possible.
The Link Level Simulator in SiMoNe enables a detailed simulation of the physical layer of a communication system. We follow a universal and fully parameterized approach that considers a large number of coding and modulation schemes, realistic models of mobile radio channels and RF characteristics in the transmitter and receiver. The Link Level Simulator was developed in the research projects TERAPOD, ThoR and meteracom. It is IEEE 802.15.3d compliant and currently focuses on simulating the bit error probability of single carrier methods for THz communication. Waveforms and simulation results can be visualized in a variety of ways, such as eye diagrams, I/Q diagrams or power spectra.
SiMoNe supports system level simulations of unlimited users and base stations along a fixed time grid. A time resolution of 100 ms is commonly used. This allows the realistic time-variant simulation of complete mobile networks. Various mobility models are available for user movements, including pedestrians, cars, trains or drones. The data traffic between users and mobile radio stations is stochastically modelled based on various data models. User applications include mobile calls, video streaming or FTP data traffic. The mobile radio connection including handovers is modelled according to the desired radio standard (GSM, LTE, 5G) with the radio channel being predicted by ray optical methods.
M. Schweins, L. Thielecke, N. Grupe and T. Kürner, "Optimization and Evaluation of a 3-D Ray Tracing Channel Predictor Individually for Each Propagation Effect," in IEEE OJAP, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1109/OJAP.2024.3366070
J. M. Eckhardt, THz Communications in a Data Center: Channel Measurements, Modeling and Physical Layer Analysis (Mitteilungen aus dem Institut für Nachrichtentechnik der Technischen Univeristät Braunschweig 81). Düren: Shaker, Jun. 2024. https://doi.org/10.24355/dbbs.084-202405061045-0
N. Grupe, Realistic Simulation for Vehicular Communication Scenarios using a Deterministic Channel Model (Mitteilungen aus dem Institut für Nachrichtentechnik der Technischen Univeristät Braunschweig 74). Düren: Shaker, Jun. 2023.
J. M. Eckhardt, C. Herold, T. Kürner,"Intercarrier Interference at Terahertz Frequencies for IEEE Std 802.15.3d Multiband Transmissions" in Proc. 26th Int. ITG Workshop Smart Antennas 13th Conf. Syst. Commun. Coding, 2023, pp. 173-178.
Eckhardt, J. M., Herold, C., Jung, B. K., Dreyer, N., & Kürner, T. (2022). Modular Link Level Simulator for the Physical Layer of Beyond 5G Wireless Communication Systems. Radio Science, 57, e2021RS007395. https://doi.org/10.1029/2021RS007395
Eckhardt, J.M., Herold, C., Jung, B.K., Dreyer, N., Kuerner, T., 2022. Link Level Simulations of the Physical Layer for Low THz Communication Systems: Validation and Analysis of a Data Center Use Case. https://doi.org/10.24355/dbbs.084-202111032122-0
D. M. Rose, Realistic Network-Level Simulations for Cellular Radio Networks: Models, Propagation, Software, and Case Studies (Mitteilungen aus dem Institut für Nachrichtentechnik der Technischen Univeristät Braunschweig 71). Düren: Shaker, Nov. 2022.
J. M. Eckhardt, C. Herold, B. Friebel, N. Dreyer and T. Kürner, "Realistic Interference Simulations in a Data Center Offering Wireless Communication at Low Terahertz Frequencies," 2021 International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (ISAP), 2021, pp. 1-2, doi: 10.23919/ISAP47258.2021.9614511.
T. Doeker and T. Kürner, "Influence of the Initial Antenna Orientation on the Performance of Compressed Sensing-assisted Device Discovery," 2021 Kleinheubach Conference, 2021, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.23919/IEEECONF54431.2021.9598425.
T. Doeker, P. Reddy Samala, P. S. Negi, A. Rajwade and T. Kürner, "Angle of Arrival and Angle of Departure Estimation Using Compressed Sensing for Terahertz Communications," 2021 15th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2021, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.23919/EuCAP51087.2021.9411406.
B. K. Jung, C. Herold, J. M. Eckhardt and T. Kürner, "Link-Level and System-Level Simulation of 300 GHz wireless Backhaul Links," 2020 International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (ISAP), 2021, pp. 619-620, doi: 10.23919/ISAP47053.2021.9391508.
T. Kürner and B. K. Jung, "Automatic Planning of NLOS Backhaul Links at 300 GHz arranged in Star Topology," 2021 XXXIVth General Assembly and Scientific Symposium of the International Union of Radio Science (URSI GASS), 2021, pp. 1-3, doi: 10.23919/URSIGASS51995.2021.9560305.
N. Dreyer and T. Kürner, "Comparison of a Fast Analytical Ray Tracer and Channel-Sounder Measurements for V2V Communications," 2020 14th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2020, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.23919/EuCAP48036.2020.9135856.
N. Dreyer and T. Kürner, "A Comparison of Stochastic and Deterministic Channel Models for V2V Applications," 2020 European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC), 2020, pp. 79-83, doi: 10.1109/EuCNC48522.2020.9200903.
B. K. Jung, N. Dreyer, J. M. Eckhardt and T. Kürner, "Simulation and Automatic Planning of 300 GHz Backhaul Links," 2019 44th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz), 2019, pp. 1-3, doi: 10.1109/IRMMW-THz.2019.8873734.
T. Nan, G. Jornod, M. Schweins, A. E. Assaad, A. Kwoczek and T. Kürner, "Channel Models for the Simulation of Different RATs Applied to Platoon Emergency Braking," 2019 European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC), 2019, pp. 193-197, doi: 10.1109/EuCNC.2019.8801963.
N. Dreyer, G. Artner, M. Hein, F. Backwinkel and T. Kürner, "Evaluating Automotive Antennas for Cellular Radio Communications," 2019 IEEE International Conference on Connected Vehicles and Expo (ICCVE), 2019, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICCVE45908.2019.8965240.
N. Dreyer and T. Kürner, "An Analytical Raytracer for Efficient D2D Path Loss Predictions," 2019 13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2019, pp. 1-5.
S. Hahn, M. Schweins and T. Kürner, "Impact of SON function combinations on the KPI behaviour in realistic mobile network scenarios," 2018 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference Workshops (WCNCW), 2018, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/WCNCW.2018.8368974.
G. Jornod, T. Nan, M. Schweins, A. E. Assaad, A. Kwoczek and T. Kürner, "Sidelink Technologies Comparison for Highway High-Density Platoon Emergency Braking," 2018 16th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems Telecommunications (ITST), 2018, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/ITST.2018.8566954.
N. Dreyer, A. Moeller, J. Baumgarten, Z. H. Mir, T. Kuerner and F. Filali, "On Building Realistic Reference Scenarios for IEEE 802.11p/LTE-Based Vehicular Network Evaluations," 2018 IEEE 87th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring), 2018, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/VTCSpring.2018.8417786.
L. Richter, N. Dreyer, S. Ilsen, F. Juretzek and D. Rother, "System-level simulation of a multilayer broadcast and broadband system," 2017 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB), 2017, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/BMSB.2017.7986170.
N. Dreyer, A. Moller, Z. H. Mir, F. Filali and T. Kurner, "A Data Traffic Steering Algorithm for IEEE 802.11p/LTE Hybrid Vehicular Networks," 2016 IEEE 84th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), 2016, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/VTCFall.2016.7880850.
D. M. Rose, S. Hahn and T. Kürner, "Evolution from network planning to SON management using the simulator for mobile networks (SiMoNe)," 2016 IEEE 27th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), 2016, pp. 1-2, doi: 10.1109/PIMRC.2016.7794575.
S. Hahn, D. M. Rose, C. Herold and T. Kurner, "Impact of Correlated Group Mobility Modelling in the Context of Realistic Mobile Network Simulation Scenarios," 2016 IEEE 84th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), 2016, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/VTCFall.2016.7881037.
D. M. Rose, T. Jansen, T. Werthmann, U. Turke and T. Kurner, "The Urban Hannover Scenario - Realistic 3D Pathloss Predictions and Mobility Patterns," 2016 IEEE 84th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), 2016, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/VTCFall.2016.7881253.
S. Hahn, D. M. Rose, J. Sulak and T. Kurner, "Impact of Realistic Pedestrian Mobility Modelling in the Context of Mobile Network Simulation Scenarios," 2015 IEEE 81st Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring), 2015, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/VTCSpring.2015.7145870.
D. M. Rose, J. Baumgarten, S. Hahn and T. Kurner, "SiMoNe - Simulator for Mobile Networks: System-Level Simulations in the Context of Realistic Scenarios," 2015 IEEE 81st Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring), 2015, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/VTCSpring.2015.7146084.
J. Nuckelt, M. Schack and T. Kürner, "Geometry-based path interpolation for rapid ray-optical modeling of vehicular channels," 2015 9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2015, pp. 1-5.
J. Nuckelt, T. Abbas, F. Tufvesson, C. Mecklenbrauker, L. Bernado and T. Kurner, "Comparison of Ray Tracing and Channel-Sounder Measurements for Vehicular Communications," 2013 IEEE 77th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring), 2013, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/VTCSpring.2013.6692484.
