TAP™ is comprised of individually licensed software modules, which may be purchased in almost any combination depending on user requirements for area coverage studies, path profiles, interference studies, presentation of results, and budget. The Intermodulation Products module is a standalone application that may be purchased and used individually.
Popular TAP™ configurations for path and coverage studies are described below. Please contact sales@softwright.com and we will be happy to help you select the ideal TAP™ configuration for your applications and provide you with a detailed formal quote to facilitate your purchasing process.
Package A: TAP™ Minimum for Basic Coverage Studies and Path Profiles
TAP™ Module |
Brief Description |
Basic Mapping |
Catalogs and retrieves topographical data (required for all TAP™ users) |
RF Facilities |
Saves fixed and mobile facility descriptions in a database for reuse |
Longley-Rice Propagation |
Most popular and flexible propagation model for frequencies from 30 MHz to 30 GHz |
Package B: TAP™ Minimum for Path Analysis
TAP™ Module |
Brief Description |
Basic Mapping |
Catalogs and retrieves topographical data (required for all TAP™ users) |
RF Facilities |
Saves fixed and mobile facility descriptions in a database for reuse |
Microwave Reliability |
Estimates microwave link reliability |
VHF/UHF Reliability |
Estimates link reliability in UHF and VHF bands |
Package C: Most Popular TAP™ Package for Area Coverage Studies
TAP™ Module |
Brief Description |
Basic Mapping |
Catalogs and retrieves topographical data (required for all TAP™ users) |
RF Facilities |
Saves fixed and mobile facility descriptions in a database for reuse |
Longley-Rice Propagation |
Most popular and flexible propagation model for frequencies from 30 MHz to 30 GHz |
Bullington Propagation |
Knife-edge diffraction propagation model, recommended in rugged terrain and for air-to-ground studies |
Land Use |
Imports USGS Land Use Land Cover files and Global Land Cover files and then uses them in the analysis |
3D Display |
Exports 3D coverage maps and path studies to Google Earth, Maptitude, ArcGis, and other mapping software |
Adjacent Channel Interference |
Assess possible interference from adjacent channel transmissions based on receiver rejection characteristics |
Aggregate Coverage |
Uses multiple area coverage studies to calculate a resultant composite area coverage |
AutoCoverage |
Facilitates running multiple area coverage studies using the same study settings |
Package D: Most Popular TAP™ Package for Microwave/VHF/UHF Path Analysis
TAP™ Module |
Brief Description |
Basic Mapping |
Catalogs and retrieves topographical data (required for all TAP™ users) |
RF Facilities |
Saves fixed and mobile facility descriptions in a database for reuse |
Microwave Reliability |
Estimates microwave link reliability |
VHF/UHF Reliability |
Estimates link reliability in UHF and VHF bands |
Land Use |
Imports USGS Land Use Land Cover files and Global Land Cover files and then uses them in the analysis |
3D Display |
Exports 3D coverage maps and path studies to Google Earth, Maptitude, ArcGis, and other mapping software |
Shadow Map |
Quickly identifies areas with line-of-sight and Fresnel zone clearance from a fixed facility |
AutoPath |
Create and analyze path networks using the Fixed Facility database or a spreadsheet import. |
Reflection Analysis |
Searches for possible surface reflections for the given path and evaluates the potential impact on the link. |
Antenna Elevation |
Automatically calculate required Tx and Rx antenna heights for achieving clear line of sight and Fresnel zone along a path |