Locating Telecommunications Antennas in the Seventh District of Kabul City Using Geographic Information System (GIS)

Abstract

In recent years, simultaneous with the rapid growth of 
urbanization, the return of migrants from neighboring countries, 
and the development of urban infrastructure, including the repair 
and construction of several new roads in Kabul city, the pattern of 
physical expansion of the city and the distribution of land use have 
undergone significant changes. These developments, especially in 
densely populated urban areas, have highlighted the need for 
precise spatial planning and the use of modern spatial analysis 
tools, thereby increasing the importance of Geographic Information 
Systems (GIS) in urban decision-making processes.The main 
objective of this study is to identify the optimal locations for 
telecommunication antennas in Seventh District of Kabul City using 
GIS and the Digital Elevation Model (DEM). In this context, spatial 
and descriptive data were collected from reliable sources and 
analyzed using ArcGIS 10.8 software. To simulate spatial conditions 
and determine the most suitable locations for antenna installation, 
raster-based analyses and the Viewshed model were used to assess 
visibility and coverage areas.The results of the study indicate that 
the installation of telecomm-unication antennas at suitable 
elevations on the Sultan Mountain provides better 
telecommunication coverage for the majority of the population in 
the district. This outcome is significant because, in densely 
populated urban areas, adequate and optimal coverage of 
telecommunication networks can have a positive impact on the 
quality of urban life and improve access to telecommunication 
services.