# Arranging TTN gateways in "Nautilus formation"

> On May 27th, 2020, we tried out a new gateway distribution on the island. We call it 'nautilus' formation. We wanted to try if this distribution supports recept

- Type: Community update
- Community: [The Things Network Null Island](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community/null-island/)
- Author: Alex Bourgett
- Published: 2020-06-05
- Web page: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community/null-island/post/arranging-ttn-gateways-in-nautilus-formation

On May 27th, 2020, we tried out a new gateway distribution on the island. We call it 'nautilus' formation. We wanted to try if this distribution supports reception of circular polarized LoRaWAN signals better. The measurements are done. Evaluation is ongoing.