Methods and systems for access point placement optimization in low-signal worksite environments

A system for worksite access point placement optimization, comprising:

• one or more processors;
• and
• one or more memory devices having stored thereon instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to:
• generate a connectivity profile for a machine;
• receive a worksite definition for a worksite;
• simulate a machine path within the worksite according to the worksite definition;
• estimate connection strength at the machine, based on the connectivity profile, for multiple locations along the machine path and for multiple access point locations around the worksite;
• and
• provide a map of the worksite including an indication of relative overall connection strength for each of the multiple access point locations.

A system for worksite access point placement optimization, comprising:

• one or more processors;
• and
• one or more memory devices having stored thereon instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to:
• generate a connectivity profile for a machine, including:
• operating the machine in an area at least partially covered by one or more test access points;
• and
• recording signal strength at the machine for each of the one or more test access points, orientation with respect to each of the one or more test access points, and distance from each of the one or more test access points;
• receive a worksite definition for a worksite;
• simulate a machine path within the worksite according to the worksite definition;
• estimate connection strength at the machine, based on the connectivity profile, for multiple locations along the machine path and for multiple access point locations around the worksite;
• and
• provide a map of the worksite including an indication of relative overall connection strength for each of the multiple access point locations.