User's Manual

Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave Base Station I&C Guide
Part #40-00047-00 Rev D v1.0 237
February 28, 2003
Appendix R: Sample Responsibility Assignment
Matrix (RAM)
The following is an example of a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM). The RAM is a tool
for capturing who will do what to get systems deployed and turned up. It provides an easy-to-
read and follow tabular format. Each of the activities in the list must be addressed in order to
complete the installation and commissioning tasks for a Ripwave Base Station.
1 = Primary Responsibility S = Supply
2 = Secondary Responsibility I = Install
Item #
Task / Activity Navini Client Other Notes
MARKET PLANNING and RF ENGINEERING
1 Develop coverage objectives 1
2 Provide Hardware Specifications 1
3 Provide Link Budget 1
4 Prepare Preliminary Coverage Plots 2 1
5 Interference Analysis / Noise Floor 2 1
6 Link Specific Channel Assignments 2 1
7 Review / Approve RF Design 2 1
8 SCT Filing fees 1
9 SCT licensing / clearing 1
10 Contract RF consulting engineering 1
11 Obtain SCT Test Permit 1
NETWORK ENGINEERING & BACKHAUL
1 Network Requirements 2 1