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Current Status And Possible And Possible Future Developments

Current Status And Possible Future

Developments

Adrian Florea

Manager, Mobile Technology and Services

Industry Canada

OverviewOverview

Spectrum management

– International context

– Domestic Rulemaking

The DSRC band in Canada

– Current status

2PRESENTATION to ITS CANADA – JUNE 2012

– Possible evolutions going forward

Other ITS related issues

– WRC-15 AI 1.18

What do you think about when youhear the word Radio

Radio Basics Radio Basics


But, Radiocommunications is a lot moreBut, Radiocommunications is a lot more


I T U

Spectrum ManagementSpectrum Management


Planning

&

Engineering

SPECTRUM

MANAGEMENT

Frequency PlanningFrequency Planning

Begins with international planning at the ITU– Frequencies are allocated to radio services internationally by the

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in the Radio Regulations

Allocations define a permitted use – Users are classified into categories

(e.g. Mobile, Fixed, Amateur, Maritime, etc.)


(e.g. Mobile, Fixed, Amateur, Maritime, etc.)

– Technical, regulatory and procedural issues are also in the Radio Regulations to prevent harmful interference

IC then develops appropriate regulations, policies and standards so that the spectrum is used to best serve Canadian interests and needs

Canadian

Consultative

Process

Canadian contributions and proposals

New Ideas &

Technologies

Industry proposals

Domestic rules spark

development of new

Rulemaking Feedback LoopRulemaking Feedback Loop

Spectrum Management is an iterative

consultative process with governments

and industry working together,

domestically as well as internationally


International

& Bilateral

Meetings

Domestic

Rulemaking

Canadian contributions and proposals

Treaties, Agreements, Recommendations, Standards

development of new

technologies and services

Domestic Rulemaking and LicensingDomestic Rulemaking and Licensing

IC consults with the general public and industry to help manage use of radio spectrum

– To allocate spectrum domestically and set spectrum utilization policies

– To set technical and regulatory rules for the use of the spectrum

IC authorises use in accordance with policy and technical rules

Licensed frequencies are assigned by:– First-come/ first served, or competitive process (comparative review or auction)

– Licence fees or auction


– Licence fees or auction

– Electromagnetic Compatibility Study and/or Coordination ensure protection

Licence-exempt devices (Bluetooth, WiFi, Cordless phones, etc.)– No licence; no fee

– No priority, no protection

– Cannot cause interference to licensed services

– Technical rules

Technical rules for unintentional radiators (PCs, fluorescent lights, engines, ;)

The band is allocated to Fixed, Fixed satellite and Mobile services on a primary basis, and to Amateur and Radiolocation on a secondary basis

Legacy use of the band

– mainly for point-to-point microwave communication systems (almost 1000 systems still in operation, owned by Rogers, TELUS, SSi, and others).

– also some satellite uplink, amateur and radar.

In 2004, IC designated the band for Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) systems for ITS

Canadian use of 5850Canadian use of 5850--5925 MHz Band5925 MHz Band


Communication (DSRC) systems for ITS

– Gazette Notice DGTP-008-04

In 2006, a moratorium on new fixed licensing was put in place

In March 2007, IC consulted on a spectrum policy for licensed DSRC, but did not release any decision on the policy - there was not a great deal of interest from respondents

Recently - renewed interest in the band from ITS/ DSRC stakeholders, mainly related to the Connected Vehicle Safety program from U.S.

In 2003, the FCC established licence rules for ITS/ DSRC in the 5850–5925 MHz band. Few systems are licensed to date. The band is shared with government (NTIA) radar and satellite systems

Recent development: the ‘‘Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012’’ requires NTIA to study by the end of 2013 the risk to these federal systems if unlicensed devices were allowed to operate in the 5850–5925 MHz band

Status in the U.S.Status in the U.S.


were allowed to operate in the 5850–5925 MHz band

– Unlicensed devices would provide mobile broadband Internet access and other services similar to WiFi

– Mobile broadband is a big government priority in the U.S.

DOT/ NHTSA currently investigating whether to mandate anti-collision technology in all vehicles (Connected Vehicle Safety Pilot Program - NHTSA decision expected in 2013)

– System based on IEEE 802.11p standard using the DSRC band

If NHTSA mandates the anti-collision technology

– DSRC equipment will be available

– The use of the band will intensify

If a decision is taken in the U.S. to open the band to unlicensed devices, pressure to do the same in Canada.

Likely will wait for a clear outcome in the U.S.

– At this time it is not clear whether DSRC anti-collision systems can

Possible evolution going forwardPossible evolution going forward


– At this time it is not clear whether DSRC anti-collision systems can coexist with unlicensed systems

IC objective is to ensure that the spectrum is used for the benefit of Canadian consumers and industry

– We are interested to hear of new major technology initiatives promoting industry innovation

– Typically, spectrum use in Canada is harmonized with the U.S. to take advantage of the economies of scale

Next steps in CanadaNext steps in Canada

If consideration is given to a possible change to the band designation (to allow for unlicensed devices), Industry Canada will consult publicly

If DSRC applications take off, and the spectrum is needed by industry and consumers, IC will likely re-


needed by industry and consumers, IC will likely re-consult on the licensing framework for DSRC

In the mean time, developmental licences for R&D, trials, test beds, etc., can be obtained upon request.

■ Held every 3 to 4 years

■ Under the responsibility of the Radiocommunication Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R)

■ Main purposes:

World Radio Conferences (WRC)World Radio Conferences (WRC)


■

� To revise the Radio Regulations (R.R.) � To address all radiocommunication issues of worldwide character

■ Radio Regulations: International treaty governing the use of the radio frequency spectrum

© ITU

Spectrum for Automotive RadarsSpectrum for Automotive Radars

Agenda item 1.18 of the WRC-15

– 1.18 to consider a primary allocation to the radiolocation

service for automotive applications in the 77.5-78.0 GHz

frequency band in accordance with Resolution 654 (WRC-12);


Great opportunity to achieve global harmonization –

presently the 24 GHz, 26 GHz and 77 GHz bands are

used for automotive radars in various regions of the

world

For more information, be sure to visit our Internet websites:

Thank youThank you


For more information, be sure to visit our Internet websites:

Adrian Florea

Manager

Mobile Technology and Services

Tel: (613) 990-4722

[email protected]

http://sitt.ic.gc.cahttp://sitt.ic.gc.ca

www.ic.gc.ca/spectrum

Documents

Current Status And Possible Future Developments Florea IC.pdfThe DSRC Band The DSRC Band --5850 5850--5925 MHz5925 MHz Current Status And Possible Future Developments Current Status