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The ITU and its Radiocommunication Sector - Study Groups - Radiocommunication Assembly World Radiocommunication Conferences. Kevin Hughes Radiocommunication Bureau ITU. Presentation. Introduction to ITU Objectives of ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) ITU-R Study Groups
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The ITU and its Radiocommunication Sector • - Study Groups • - Radiocommunication Assembly • World Radiocommunication • Conferences Kevin Hughes Radiocommunication Bureau ITU
Presentation • Introduction to ITU • Objectives of ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) • ITU-R Study Groups • Conference (WRC) process • ITU-R Recommendations and Handbooks • Conclusions
International Telecommunication Union 189 Member States 645 Sector Members 106 Associates Member States Sector Members Associates Regional/National SDO’s e.g. ETSI, IEC UN bodies e.g. WMO, WHO Regional Frequency Management e.g. CEPT Industry fora e.g. WiMAX
ITU Overview Helping the World Communicate! ITU-T Telecommunication standardization- network and service aspects ITU-D Assisting implementation and operation of telecommunications in developing countries ITU-R Radiocommunicationstandardization and global spectrum management
ITU Radio Regulations • International Spectrum Management • Frequency Plans Objectives of ITU-R • Global coordination of radiocommunications
Objectives of ITU-R • Global coordination of radiocommunications • International focal point for standardization of wireless • systems • Recommendations - de facto Standards on: • spectrum management issues • radiocommunication system characteristics and • operation • Example topics: • radiowave propagation • wireless access systems • EESS systems • broadcasting
Global coordination of radiocommunications • International focal point for standardization of • wireless systems • Promote the world-wide development of • radiocommunications Objectives of ITU-R To promote the development and use of radiocommunications for the benefit of all
ITU-R Objective • Objective achieved through (inter alia): • World and Regional Radiocommunication Conferences • Approval of Recommendations by Member States • by correspondence • at Radiocommunication Assembly • Technical studies are required • which are conducted in Study Groups
ITU-R Study Groups • Groups of experts (> 1500)from ITU membership • Develop technical bases for WRCs and RRCs • Develop Recommendations • technical characteristics • operational procedures • Compile Handbooks
ITU-R Study Groups • SG 1: Spectrum management • SG 3: Radiowave propagation • SG 4: Fixed-satellite service • SG 6: Broadcasting service • SG 7: Science services • SG 8: Mobile services • SG 9: Fixed service
ITU-R Study Groups • Currently 7 Study Groups • Subordinate groups • Working Party • Task Group • Rapporteur Group • Joint ……. • Coordination Committee for Vocabulary • Special Committee (regulatory/procedural) • CPM - Conference Preparatory Meeting
Radiocommunication Assembly • Establishes ITU-R Study Groups (and elects their chairmen/vice-chairmen) • Adopts SG work programmes • Approves Recommendations • Approves Resolutions • working procedures • specific aspects of SG responsibility
Scope of Study Group 7(Science services) • Systems for space operation, space research, Earth exploration and meteorology • Radio astronomy • Standard frequency and time signals
SG 7- some key areas of study - • Allocations for space science services • space operations and space research services • Earth exploration satellite service • meteorological services • Compatibility between science services (active and passive) and other services (including sharing and protection criteria)
Study Group Products • Technical bases for WRC and RRC CPM Report • ITU-R Recommendations • Handbooks
Part of CPM Report Agenda Items 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 1.2, 1.20, 1.21 1.7, 1.9, 1.11, 1.17 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 1.8, 1.18, 1.19 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16 Chapter 5 1.10, 1.12, 7.1 Chapter 6 2, 4, 5, 6, 7.1, 7.2 Chapter 7 Structure and Contents of CPM Report • Mobile, aeronautical mobile, radionavigation and radiolocation services • Space science services • FSS, MSS and BSS below 3 GHz • Fixed service including HAPS and FSS above 3 GHz • Services in LF, MF and HF bands and maritime mobile service • Regulatory procedures and associated technical criteria applicable to satellite networks • Future WRC programmes and other issues
Chapter 2 of CPM Report WRC-07 Agenda items • Space science services • Rapporteur: Mrs. Shayla Taylor (USA) 1.2, 1.20, 1.21 • 1.2: Allocations and related regulatory issues for EESS (passive), SRS (passive) and Meteo-Sat in 18.1 – 18.4 GHz, 10.6 – 10.68 GHz and 36 – 37 GHz • 1.20: Protection of EESS (passive) (bands 1400 – 1427 MHz, 23.6 – 24 GHz, 31.3 – 31.5 GHz, 50.2 – 50.4 GHz) from unwanted emissions of active services • 1.21: Compatibility between RA and active space services (bands referred to in Res740) in order to review and update the threshold levels used for consultation (Annex to Res739)
AI 1.2: Allocations and related regulatory issues for EESS (passive), SRS (passive) and MetSat in 18.1–18.4 GHz, 10.6–10.68 GHz and 36–37 GHz (1) • Current results of studies (18.1-18.4 GHz): • the addition of 100 MHz seems feasible under certain conditions (but compatibility between MetSat and NGSO FSS not studied); • proposes additional allocation, either 18.0-18.1 or 18.3-18.4 GHz; • indication that 18.0-18.1 GHz option may impose minor constrains on MetSat orbital positions due to operation of BSS feeder-links of networks belonging to Regions 1 and 3 BSS Plans/Lists (Appendix 30A)
AI 1.2: Allocations and related regulatory issues for EESS (passive), SRS (passive) and MetSat in 18.1–18.4 GHz, 10.6–10.68 GHz and 36–37 GHz (2) • Current results of studies (10.6-10.68 GHz and 36-37 GHz): • interference from FS in 10.6-10.68 GHz band may exceed limits for EESS sensors by ~17 dB; mitigation therefore necessary; • preliminary sharing criteria proposed for 36-37 GHz band, but not to be applied to terrestrial systems brought into use before WRC-07
AI 1.20: Protection of EESS (passive) (bands 1400 – 1427 MHz, 23.6 – 24, 31.3 – 31.5, 50.2 – 50.4 GHz) from unwanted emissions of active services • Current results of studies: • TG 1/9 revising Rec. ITU-R SM.1633, which should be used as a basis for developing EESS protection criteria; • proposed to include unwanted emission power [limit /level] in RR; sensors protected but some limitation on future active systems; • still at a preliminary stage.
AI 1.21: Compatibility between RA and active space services (Res.740) in order to review and update threshold levels used for consultation (Annex to Res.739) • Current results of studies: • proposed PFD threshold levels for RAS protection from interference from different services; • 3 methods are under consideration: • 1st –add approved thresholds in Res.739 and apply them (RAS protected, but more work for ADMs due consultation); • 2nd similar to 1st but RNSS is not covered (no burden for ADMs but RAS may not be protected in 1559-1610 MHz); • 3rd no incorporation of thresholds (TBD).
Chapter 1 of CPM Report WRC-07 Agenda items • Mobile, aeronautical mobile, radionavigation and radiolocation services • Rapporteurs: • Mrs. Darlene Drazenovich (USA) AI 1.3, 1.4 • Mr. Alan Jamieson (New Zealand) AI 1.5, 1.6 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 • 1.3: Consider upgrading of RLS in 9000 – 9200 MHz and 9300 – 9500 MHz to primary status and extending by 200 MHz the allocation to the EESS (active) and SRS (active) • 1.4: Frequency related matters for IMT-2000 and systems beyond IMT-2000 • 1.5: Additional spectrum for wideband aeronautical telemetry / telecommand in 3 – 16 GHz • 1.6: Additional allocations for the Aeronautical Mobile (R) service between 108 MHz and 6 GHz
Study Group Products • Technical bases for WRC and RRC CPM Report • ITU-R Recommendations • Handbooks
Some ITU-R Recommendations developed by SG 7 • ITU-R SA.1159 • Performance criteria for data dissemination and direct data readout systems in the Earth Exploration-Satellite Service and Meteorological-Satellite Service using satellites in geostationary orbit • ITU-R RS.577 (former ITU-R SA.577) • Preferred frequencies and necessary bandwidths for spaceborne active remote sensors • ITU-R RS.1165 (former ITU-R SA.1165) • Technical characteristics and performance criteria for radiosonde systems in the meteorological aids service • ITU-R RA.1630 • Technical and operational characteristics of ground-based astronomy systems for use in sharing studies with active services between 10 THz and 1 000 THz
Study Group Products • Technical bases for WRC and RRC CPM Report • ITU-R Recommendations • Handbooks
Handbooks developed by SG 7 • Use of Radio Spectrum for Meteorology • Space Research Communications • Radio Astronomy • Selection and Use of Precise Frequency and Time Systems • EESS (under development)
Concluding remarks • The Study Groups represent a major aspect of ITU-R activities • Technical forum for discussion amongst experts • Technical bases for Radio Conferences • Recommendations and Handbooks
Thank you! Dr. Kevin A. Hughes Radiocommunication Bureau International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 1211 Genève 20 Tel: +41 22 730 5814 E-mail: kevin.hughes@itu.int