Organization
Valley View Public School
Author
Ian Berdusco, Colten Stevenson
ESRI Software
ArcGIS, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, ArcPad
Data Sources
Base map related data produced by Ian Berdusco and Colten Stevenson under License with the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.
Description
Cellular phone signals for two frequencies were measured throughout the Sudbury area to determine which phone signal offered the best coverage. This research proved that the new 850MHz frequency was far superior to the older 1900MHz frequency.
This type of information could be used by many different groups including the cellular phone company, to help them decide where to put their next tower; search and rescue operations, to see where their cell phones will operate; and people involved in recreational activities (hiking, fishing, camping, golf, etc.) to determine if they can be contacted by cell phone while away from home.
Acknowledgements
The students would like to thank ESRI Canada, Rogers Communications Inc., and Minister Rick Bartolucci. They would also like to thank Mr. Trevor Dewit (Science Teacher), Mr. Paul Dupont (Principal), and all the other teachers at Valley View Public School for their encouragement.