RF Site Surveys

Know what your RF environment needs before you build it.

RF performance is decided before any equipment goes in. Source 1 Solutions runs on-site RF surveys that locate interference and measure signal strength, so your wireless network is designed for reliable coverage and life safety radio compliance from the start.

What a Site Survey Covers

Every survey starts with measurement, not assumptions.

Our engineers evaluate the building on site, measure signal strength with spectrum analyzers, and document every source of interference. The result is a clear picture of the existing RF environment that informs planning and deployment.

On-Site Evaluations:
Conduct thorough on-site evaluations using advanced tools like spectrum analyzers to measure signal strength and identify potential interference sources.
Environmental Analysis:
Assess physical and structural factors impacting RF performance, including building materials, layout and existing electronic devices.
Interference Detection:
Identify and document sources of interference, including other wireless networks and electronic devices, to mitigate potential issues.
Signal Mapping:
Create detailed coverage maps highlighting signal strength and identifying areas requiring enhanced coverage.

Compliance and Life Safety Readiness

Coverage that holds up when it matters most.

Site surveys map the weak-signal areas that put first-responder communication at risk. We design wireless networks to stay dependable in an emergency and to meet local and federal life safety standards, with GROL-certified engineers collecting the data.

GROL-Certified Engineers

RF Engineers that are GROL-certified to ensure maximum industry standard compliance and effective, accurate data collection.

Life Safety Compliance

Wireless networks designed to be robust and reliable in cases of emergency, complying with all local and federal life safety standards.

First-Responder Connectivity

Mitigate weak signal areas to improve two-way radio communication between building personnel and first responders.

Survey Methodologies

The right survey approach depends on what you are building.

Whether you are designing a new network, improving an existing one, or troubleshooting performance, we match the survey method to the goal. Each approach produces the data needed to design or refine coverage with confidence.

Predictive Design Surveys:
Utilizes a survey planning module to create a potential network layout adequate to meet your custom criteria.
Greenfield Design Survey:
A method in which a “stick and pole” is performed for every new access point to be incorporated in the new network design.
Hybrid Design Survey:
A combination of the Greenfield Design Survey and the Predictive Design Survey.
Assessment Survey:
Conducted to analyze existing networks, evaluate functionality, and enhance performance.
Active Survey Assessments:
Intended to measure a network’s output and performance to identify issues that require troubleshooting.

From Field Data to Design

A survey is only useful if it tells you what to do next.

We turn the field measurements into a documented plan. You get the collected signal and interference data plus a detailed report with findings, recommendations, and an optimized design strategy for your site.

Data Collection

Deliver the signal strength and interference data collected on site, documenting the existing RF environment in full.

Reporting

Provide comprehensive reports detailing findings, recommendations, and optimized design strategies tailored to client requirements.