System and methods for obtaining ubiquitous network coverage

One or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media storing computer-executable instructions for performing a computer process on a computing system, the computer process comprising:

• receiving at least one parameter for one or more forces configured to control interactions of a plurality of nodes, each of the nodes having a node range corresponding to an effective operational limit of the node;
• receiving boundary information defining a geographical area to which coverage by a network may be provided;
• identifying existing network paths and potential network paths to connect the plurality of nodes to the network;
• simulating the one or more forces to distribute the plurality of nodes, the simulation of the one or more forces causing the plurality of nodes to become positioned in an overall layout such that the defined geographical area is substantially covered by the node ranges;
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• outputting feedback showing the overall layout of the plurality of nodes.