World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12)
Geneva, 23 January - 17 February 2012
PLENARY MEETING
Addendum 32 to
Document 5-E
17 November 2011
Original: English
EUROPEAN COMMON PROPOSALS FOR
THE WORK OF THE CONFERENCE
PART 32
Agenda item 8.2
8.2
to recommend to the Council items for inclusion in the agenda for the next WRC, and to
give its views on the preliminary agenda for the subsequent conference and on possible agenda items
for future conferences, taking into account Resolution 806 (WRC-07)
Introduction
Agenda item 8.2 requests WRC-12 to recommend to the Council items for inclusion in the agenda
for the next WRC, and to give its view on the preliminary agenda for the subsequent Conference
and on possible agenda items for future conferences, taking into account Resolution 806 (WRC-07).
The European proposals for the Agenda for WRC-16 builds upon some of the preliminary agenda
items contained in Resolution 806 (WRC-07), agenda items consequential to European Common
Proposals for this Conference as well as proposals for the consideration of new topics.
On a general basis, all proposed agenda items have to be considered under the general principle to
take due regard to the requirements of existing and future services in the bands under consideration
in a view of not putting undue constraints on existing services.
On this basis, Europe proposes that WRC-12 suppresses Resolution 806 (WRC-07) and adopts
Resolution [EUR/5A82] as the basis for the provisional agenda for WRC-15 for adoption by the
Council.
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SUP
EUR/5/A32/1
RESOLUTION 806 (WRC-07)
Preliminary agenda for the 2015 World
Radiocommunication Conference
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EUR/5A32/2
RESOLUTION [EUR/5A82] (WRC-12)
Agenda for the 2015 World
Radiocommunication Conference
The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2012),
considering
a)
that, in accordance with No. 118 of the ITU Convention, the general scope of the
agenda for a world radiocommunication conference should be established four to six years in
advance and a final agenda shall be established by the Council two years before the conference;
b)
Article 13 of the ITU Constitution relating to the competence and scheduling of world
radiocommunication conferences and Article 7 of the Convention relating to their agendas;
c)
the relevant resolutions and recommendations of previous world administrative radio
conferences (WARCs) and world radiocommunication conferences (WRCs),
recognizing
a)
that this Conference has identified a number of urgent issues requiring further
examination by WRC-15;
b)
that, in preparing this agenda, many items proposed by administrations could not be
included and have had to be deferred to future conference agendas,
resolves
to recommend to the Council that a world radiocommunication conference be held in 2015 for a
period of four weeks, with the following agenda:
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on the basis of proposals from administrations, taking account of the results of WRC-12
and the Report of the Conference Preparatory Meeting, and with due regard to the requirements of
existing and future services in the bands under consideration, to consider and take appropriate
action in respect of the following items:
1.1
to consider and take appropriate action on requests from administrations to delete their
country footnotes or to have their country name deleted from footnotes, if no longer required, taking
into account Resolution 26 (Rev.WRC-07);
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1.2
to review the use of the band 5 091-5 150 MHz by the fixed-satellite service (Earth-tospace) (limited to feeder links of the non-GSO mobile-satellite service) in accordance with
Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC-03);
1.3
to consider spectrum requirements for the development of terrestrial mobile broadband
applications and possible regulatory actions, including additional allocations to the mobile service
and identification of bands for IMT, taking into account Resolution [EUR/5B82/1.3] and the results
of ITU-R studies.
1.4
to consider an allocation in the band 77.5 – 78 GHz to the Radiolocation service on a
primary basis in accordance with Resolution [EUR/5C82/1.4] (WRC-12) ;
1.5
to consider regulatory actions, including allocations, to support Wireless Avionics IntraCommunications (WAIC) based on the results of ITU-R studies, in accordance with
Resolution [EUR/5D82/1.5] (WRC-12);
1.6
to consider an extension of the current worldwide allocation to the Earth ExplorationSatellite Service (active) in the frequency band 9 300 – 9 900 MHz by at least 600 MHz within the
frequency range 8 700 – 10 500 MHz in accordance with Resolution [EUR/5E82/1.6](WRC-12);
1.7
to consider an allocation for the Earth Exploration-Satellite Service (Earth-to-space) in
the 7 000 – 8 000 MHz range in accordance with Resolution [EUR/5F82/1.7] (WRC-12);
1.8
to consider, in accordance with Resolution [EUR/5G82/1.8] (WRC-12):
1.8.1 possible new allocations to the fixed-satellite service in the frequency bands 7 150-7 250 MHz
(space-to-Earth) and 8 400-8 500 MHz (Earth-to-space), subject to appropriate sharing conditions,
1.8.2 the possibility to allocate the bands 7 375-7 750 MHz and 8 025-8 400 MHz to the maritimemobile satellite service.
1.9
to consider the adequate protection of mobile-satellite service operating in the 406406.1 MHz band from unwanted emissions caused by systems operating in the lower adjacent bands
(390-406 MHz) and in the upper adjacent bands (406.1-420 MHz), based on the results of
compatibility and regulatory studies.
1.10
to consider the results of ITU-R studies including spectrum requirements and spectrum
identification in order to enhance and implement possible new AIS technology applications in
accordance with Resolution [EUR/5H82/1.10] (WRC-12)
1.11
to consider spectrum requirements for the on board communication channels in order to
support this communication application in accordance with Resolution [EUR/5I82/1.11] (WRC12).
2
to examine the revised ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference in the Radio
Regulations communicated by the Radiocommunication Assembly, in accordance with Resolution 28
(Rev.WRC-03), and to decide whether or not to update the corresponding references in the
Radio Regulations, in accordance with the principles contained in Annex 1 to Resolution 27
(Rev.WRC-07);
3
to consider such consequential changes and amendments to the Radio Regulations as
may be necessitated by the decisions of the Conference;
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4
in accordance with Resolution 95 (Rev.WRC-07), to review the resolutions and
recommendations of previous conferences with a view to their possible revision, replacement or
abrogation;
5
to review, and take appropriate action on, the Report from the Radiocommunication
Assembly submitted in accordance with Nos. 135 and 136 of the Convention;
6
to identify those items requiring urgent action by the Radiocommunication Study
Groups in preparation for the next world radiocommunication conference;
7
to consider possible changes in response to Resolution 86 (Rev. Marrakesh, 2002) of the
Plenipotentiary Conference: “Advance publication, coordination, notification and recording procedures for frequency assignments pertaining to satellite networks”, in accordance with Resolution 86
(Rev.WRC-07);
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in accordance with Article 7 of the Convention:
8.1
to consider and approve the Report of the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau;
8.1.1
on the activities of the Radiocommunication Sector since WRC-12;
8.1.2
on any difficulties or inconsistencies encountered in the application of the Radio
Regulations; and
8.2
to recommend to the Council items for inclusion in the agenda for the next WRC, and to
give its views on the preliminary agenda for the subsequent conference and on possible agenda
items for future conferences,
resolves further
to activate the Conference Preparatory Meeting and the Special Committee on Regulatory/
Procedural Matters,
invites the Council
to finalize the agenda and arrange for the convening of WRC-15, and to initiate as soon as possible
the necessary consultations with Member States,
instructs the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau
to make the necessary arrangements to convene meetings of the Conference Preparatory Meeting
and to prepare a report to WRC-15,
instructs the Secretary-General
to communicate this Resolution to international and regional organizations concerned.
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EUR/5A32/3
RESOLUTION [EUR/5B82/1.3] (WRC-12)
Mobile broadband applications and IMT
Studies on terrestrial mobile broadband systems
The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2012),
considering
a)
that within the ITU, mobile broadband systems have generally been embraced by the
term International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT);
b)
that International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) systems have been in operation
since the year 2000;
c)
that IMT systems are now available in most countries of the World;
d)
that IMT encompasses both IMT-2000 and IMT-Advanced collectively as described in
Resolution ITU-R 56;
e)
that many countries have not yet made available spectrum already identified in the
Radio Regulations for IMT, due to various reasons, including the use of this spectrum by existing
services;
f)
that for global operation and economies of scale, which are key requirements for the
success of mobile communications systems, it is desirable to agree on common operational,
technical and spectrum-related parameters of systems;
g)
that in all countries where IMT systems are deployed there is a continuing significant
growth in the number of users of IMT systems and in the quantity and rate of data carried, the latter
being driven to a large extent by audio-visual content;
h)
that the future development of IMT is foreseen to address the need for higher data rates
than those provided by currently deployed IMT systems;
i)
that proximity to bands already identified for IMT may lead to reduced complexity of
equipment;
j)
that in order to ensure proper operation of mobile broadband systems it is important to
ensure compatibility with existing services in the relevant bands and in adjacent bands;
k)
that it is therefore timely to study demand, technical, spectrum and regulatory issues
related to the future development of IMT,
noting
a)
that the IMT radio interfaces defined in ITU Recommendations ITU-R M.1457 and
ITU-R M.[IMT.RSPEC] are expected to evolve within the framework of ITU-R beyond those
initially specified, to provide enhanced services and services beyond those envisaged in the initial
implementation;
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b)
that ITU-R has envisaged that new enhancements of IMT will be developed, which will
closely interwork and be interoperable with currently operating IMT systems, and provide higher
capacity and improved spectrum efficiency;
c)
that identifying bands for IMT systems has promoted harmonization and ITU
standardization effort while allowing technology development;
d)
that harmonized worldwide bands and harmonized frequency arrangements for IMT
systems are highly desirable in order to achieve global roaming and the benefits of economies of
scale,
e)
that adequate and timely availability of spectrum and supporting regulatory provisions
are essential to support future growth of IMT systems;
f)
the possibilities of satellites to provide mobile broadband ubiquitous access to ensure
coverage of rural areas;
recognizing
a)
the time necessary to develop and agree on the technical, operational, spectrum and
regulatory issues associated with the continuing enhancement of mobile services;
b)
that the results of ITU-R studies prior to WRC-07, as contained in Report ITU-R
M.2078, predicted that the total spectrum requirement for mobile cellular systems (including
spectrum already in use, or planned to be used) in the year 2020 will probably be significantly
higher than the total already identified for the terrestrial component of IMT in RR
5.286AA, 5.317A, 5.384A, 5.388 and 5.430A;
c)
that spectrum in lower frequency bands is more suitable for providing wide coverage
because of its particular propagation characteristics;
d)
that spectrum in higher frequency bands is more suitable for providing higher capacity
and high peak data rates because of the availability of wider bands;
e)
the need for cost-effective implementation of IMT, particularly in many developing
countries and countries with large areas of low population density, and the future development of
IMT, including the use of IMT, to provide broadband services in rural areas, and the particular
advantages of lower frequency bands for these purposes;
f)
the use of relevant parts of the spectrum, including evolving needs, by other
radiocommunication services, many of which involve significant investment in infrastructure or
represent significant societal benefit;
resolves
1
to invite ITU-R to study the spectrum requirements for the future development of
terrestrial mobile broadband systems including IMT, taking into account:
the existing spectrum usage and evolving needs, including market and user demand;
technical, operational and capacity requirements of IMT systems;
the evolution of IMT through advances in technology and spectrally efficient
techniques, and their deployment;
the bands currently identified for IMT, their conditions of use and the possibility of
optimizing the use of these bands, with a view to increasing spectrum efficiency;
the time-frame in which spectrum would be needed;
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2
to invite ITU-R to study potential frequency bands suitable for the future development
of the terrestrial mobile broadband systems including IMT based on the result of the studies in
resolves 1, taking into account the existing spectrum usage and evolving needs of the existing other
services, including market and user demand;
3
that the study referred to in resolves 2 should include sharing and compatibility studies
with services already having allocations in the frequency bands concerned or in adjacent bands;
4
to invite ITU-R to report, in time for WRC-15, on the results of these studies
invites the Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau and the Director
of the Telecommunication Development Bureau
to draw the attention of the Telecommunication Standardization Sector and Telecommunication
Development Sector to this Resolution,
invites administrations
to participate in the studies by submitting contributions to ITU-R.
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EUR/5A32/4
RESOLUTION [EUR/5C82/1.4] (WRC-12)
Use of the radiolocation service between 77.5 – 78 GHz to support automotive
short-range radar operations
The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva 2012),
considering
a)
that the use of information and communication technologies within intelligent road
safety systems, such as Automotive Short Range Radars (SRR), can significantly improve road
safety;
b)
that the availability of spectrum for SRR equipment would contribute to the goal of
improving road safety, transport efficiency and the quality of environment;
c)
that a worldwide allocation would be beneficial in terms of efficient use of spectrum as
well as economies of scale in order to give the automotive industry as well as the components
industry the confidence to make substantial investment in Short Range Radar technology;
d)
that the use of the 79 GHz frequency range (77-81 GHz) should considered as the most
suitable band for Short Range Radars;
e)
that the sharing with radio astronomy service has been studied in Europe concluding
that regulatory measures could be identified enabling the coexistence between SRR in the frequency
band 77-81 GHz and the Radio Astronomy Service, which is dependent on the aggregated impact of
SRR devices transmitting in the direction of a radio astronomy station;
f)
that the frequency band 76-77 GHz is already designated in many countries worldwide
for long range automotive radars (vehicular and infrastructure radar systems) on Road Transport
and Traffic Telematic Systems. Sharing studies conducted by the automotive industry have
concluded that sharing is not achievable between Short Range and Long Range Automotive
Radars;
resolves
that WRC-15 should consider to allocate the band 77.5 – 78 GHz to the radiolocation service based
on the results of ITU-R studies addressing the compatibility with other services to which the band is
allocated.
invites ITU-R
to study the compatibility aspects of a primary allocation to the radiolocation service in the band
77.5-78 GHz taking into account the existing use of the band and report to WRC-15 on the results
of these studies.
invites administrations
to actively participate in the studies by ITU-R
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EUR/5A32/5
RESOLUTION [EUR/5D82/1.5] (WRC-12)
Consideration of regulatory actions, including allocations to support Wireless
Avionics Intra-Communications (WAIC)
The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2012),
considering
a)
that the future generation of commercial aircraft is being designed to become more costefficient, safe, and reliable as well as environmentally friendly;
b)
that WAIC systems are restricted to radiocommunications between two or more points
integrated into or installed on a single aircraft and does not include communication between
aircrafts and ground stations;
c)
that WAIC systems have to ensure the safe operation of an aircraft and have to operate
with an appropriate level of protection to comply with the safety and regularity of flight;
d)
the potential bandwidth requirements of WAIC systems, there may be a need for
additional allocations with the appropriate level of protection to support the implementation of
WAIC systems;
e)
that WAIC systems will be operated during all phases of flight as well as on the ground;
f)
borders,
that aircraft equipped with WAIC systems will be operated globally and will cross
recognizing
a)
that WAIC systems are being developed to operate safely and efficiently in one or more
non-contiguous radio frequency bands, with emphasis on those already allocated to the aeronautical
mobile and aeronautical radionavigation service;
b)
that fuselage and other aircraft surface attenuations may facilitate sharing between
WAIC systems operating on an aircraft and other systems and services;
c)
that ITU-R Report M.2197 provides technical characteristics and operational objectives
for WAIC, in particular for low data rate systems and high data rate systems;
d)
that studies will be required to provide a basis for considering regulatory changes,
including additional allocations, designed to accommodate justified spectrum requirements of
WAIC systems consistent with the protection requirements of systems and services operating within
already existing allocations,
resolves
that WRC-15 considers, based on the results of ITU-R studies, spectrum requirements and possible
regulatory actions, including aeronautical allocations to support the implementation of WAIC
systems
invites ITU-R
1
to conduct in time for WRC-15 the necessary studies to determine the spectrum
requirements for WAIC systems;
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2
to conduct in time for WRC-15 the necessary studies to identify any regulatory actions
needed to support the implementation of WAIC systems based on the results of studies carried out
in accordance with invites 1;
3
when conducting studies in accordance with invites 2, to consider
i)
in priority the frequency bands below 6 GHz that are already allocated to the
aeronautical mobile or the aeronautical radionavigation services
ii)
frequency bands above 6 GHz and in priority those already allocated to the
aeronautical mobile or the aeronautical radionavigation services if the spectrum requirements
determined under invites 1 cannot be fulfilled in the frequency bands referred to in invites 3i);
further invites
all members of the Radiocommunication Sector and the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) to contribute to these studies,
instructs the Secretary-General
to bring this Resolution to the attention of ICAO.
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EUR/5A32/6
RESOLUTION [EUR/5E82/1.6] (WRC-12)
Possible extension by at least 600MHz of the existing allocation to the Earth
exploration-satellite service EESS (active) in the band 9 300-9 900 MHz
The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2012),
considering
a)
that there is a growing demand for increasing radar image resolution to satisfy global
environmental monitoring which can only be achieved by higher transmission bandwidth;
b)
that there is a need to provide contiguous spectrum around the existing allocation to the
Earth exploration-satellite (active) service (EESS) in the band 9 300 – 9 900 MHz, in order to
increase the available bandwidth by at least 600 MHz to satisfy the demand in considering a);
c)
that radars in the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) operate worldwide in the 9
300-9 800 MHz band on a primary basis, and in the 9 800-9 900 MHz band on a secondary basis
with respect to the radionavigation and the fixed services which are both allocated in the band 9
300-9 900 MHz;
d)
that Recommendation ITU-R M.1796 contains the technical characteristics and
protection criteria for radars in the frequency range 8 500 – 10 500 MHz;
e)
that report ITU-R RS.2094 contains studies related to the compatibility between EESS
(active) and the radiodetermination service in the 9 300-9 500 MHz and 9 800-10 000 MHz bands
and between EESS (active) and the fixed service (FS) in the 9 800-10 000 MHz band.
recognizing
a)
that the Earth exploration-satellite service EESS (active) is of great value for the global
community as identified in Part A of ITU-R Report RS. .2178 and ITU-R Recommendation
RS.1859;
b)
that it is important to protect the existing primary services having allocations in the
frequency bands 8 700-9 300 MHz and 9 600-10 500 MHz;
c)
that new EESS (active) systems are being considered for operation in appropriate
portions of the 8700-10 500 MHz frequency range,
resolves to invite ITU-R
1
as a matter of urgency, with due regard to services to which these bands are allocated:
-
to study the compatibility between radars of the radiolocation and radionavigation services,
and spaceborne radar of the Earth exploration-satellite (active) service in appropriate
portions of the bands 8 700-9 300 MHz and 9 900 - 10 500 MHz;
-
to study the compatibility between stations of the fixed, mobile and amateur services, and
spaceborne radar of the Earth exploration-satellite service in appropriate portions of the
band 9 900 - 10 500 MHz;
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to study the compatibility between stations of the amateur-satellite and meteorologicalsatellite services, and spaceborne radar of the Earth exploration-satellite service in
appropriate portions of the band 9 900 - 10 500 MHz;
-
to study the compatibility regarding out-of-band emissions between stations of the
radioastronomy service operating in the band above 10.6 GHz, and spaceborne radar of the
Earth exploration-satellite service in the appropriate portions of the band 9 900 - 10 500
MHz:
2
to include the results of the above studies in appropriate ITU-R Reports and/or
Recommendations,
further resolves
that, taking into account the results of ITU-R studies, WRC-15 considers the possible extension of
the current worldwide allocation to the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) in the frequency
band 9 300 – 9 900 MHz by at least 600 MHz within the frequency range 8 700 – 10 500 MHz
invites ITU-R
to conduct, and complete in time for WRC-15, the appropriate studies leading to technical and
operational recommendations to facilitate sharing between the radionavigation, radiolocation, fixed,
mobile, amateur, amateur satellite, meteorological satellite and the EESS (active) service.
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RESOLUTION [EUR/5F82/1.7] (WRC-12)
Allocation for Earth exploration-satellite service (Earth-to-space) in the 7 000 –
8 000 MHz range
The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2012),
considering
a)
that there is limited bandwidth available in the 2 025 – 2 110 MHz and 2 200- 2 290
MHz bands for Earth exploration-satellite (EESS) satellites Tracking, Telemetry and Control
(TT&C);
b)
that the crowded situation in the 2 025 – 2 110 MHz and 2 220 – 2 290 MHz bands
increases the probability of harmful interference among the several hundreds satellites using this
band and that this could contribute to deleterious effects on critical environmental data available
only through EESS satellite resources;
c)
that the absence of a corresponding uplink band makes the EESS (space-to-Earth)
worldwide allocation in the band 8 025-8 400 MHz practically not usable for TT&C;
d)
that a preliminary sharing analysis indicates that the frequency range 7145-7235 MHz
would present a favourable sharing scenario with the existing services for a possible new EESS
(Earth-to-space) allocation;
e)
that the protection of the existing services must be ensured before any EESS (Earth-tospace) allocation is made;
resolves to invite ITU-R
1
to conduct studies to confirm the identification of the frequency range 7145-7235 MHz
as the most suitable candidate for a possible allocation to Earth exploration-satellite service (Earthto-space);
2
to conduct sharing studies between EESS (Earth-to-space) systems and existing services
in the selected frequency range;
resolves to invite WRC-15
1
to review the results of these studies with a view to providing a worldwide primary
allocation to EESS (Earth-to-space), possibly in the range 7145-7235 MHz;
2
to consider appropriate modifications to the Table of Frequency Allocations, based on
proposals from administrations,
invites administrations
to participate actively in the studies by submitting contributions to ITU-R.
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RESOLUTION [EUR/5G82/1.8] (WRC-12)
Extension of the current allocations
to the fixed-satellite service in the 8/7 GHz range
The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2012),
considering
a)
that the frequency bands 7 250-7 750 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 7 900-8 400 MHz
(Earth-to-space) are allocated worldwide to the fixed-satellite service (FSS);
b)
that these bands or parts of them are also allocated worldwide to other services such as
the fixed and mobile services, the meteorological-satellite service and the Earth-exploration satellite
service (space-to-Earth);
c)
that the bands 7 250-7 375 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 7 900-8 025 MHz (Earth-to space)
are also allocated to the mobile-satellite service on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21 through No. 5.461;
d)
that some administrations reported a shortfall of spectrum available for their current and
future applications in these bands;
e)
that some satellites operating in these bands are planned to be renewed in the period
2015-2020;
f)
that the additional bandwidth requirements for data transmission on these nextgeneration satellites are estimated around a maximum of 100 MHz;
g)
that the adjacent bands 7150-7250 MHz and 8400-8500 MHz are currently allocated to
the fixed and mobile services as well as to the space research service,
noting
the specific provisions of Nos. 5.458, 5.459, 5.460, 5.465 and 5.466,
resolves to invite ITU-R
1
to conduct technical and regulatory studies on the possible new allocations to the FSS in
the frequency bands 7 150-7 250 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 8 400-8 500 MHz (Earth-to-space),
subject to appropriate sharing conditions, with a view to extending the current worldwide allocation
to the FSS in the bands 7 250-7 750 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 7 900-8 400 MHz (Earth-to-space);
2
to conduct the appropriate regulatory studies to ensure that any new FSS allocation
referred to in resolves 1 above, is limited to FSS systems operated from fixed known location in
order to ease the coordination with systems of other services;
3
to also consider the possibility to allocate the bands 7375-7750 MHz (space-to- Earth)
and 8 025-8 400 MHz (Earth-to-space) or parts of them to the maritime-mobile satellite service,
depending on the results of appropriate technical and regulatory studies;
4
to complete these studies in time for WRC-15,
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invites administrations
to participate actively in the ITU-R studies.
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EUR/5/A32/9
RESOLUTION [EUR/5H82/1.10] (WRC-12)
Consideration of implementing regulatory provisions and spectrum allocation
for AIS technology applications
The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2012),
considering
a)
that AIS is a proven maritime data system, with ships equipped and shore infrastructure
established;
b)
that AIS is used in the ship movement service for collision avoidance;
c)
that AIS enable the identification of all stations using this system;
d)
that AIS permit to obtain information about a ship and its cargo;
e)
that AIS provides a means for ships to electronically exchange ship data including:
identification, position, course, and speed, with other nearby ships and shore stations;
f)
that AIS has the capability for data exchange by application specific messages for
navigation and safety related purposes;
g)
limited;
that due to capacity concerns, the use of application specific messages is currently
h)
that AIS use is increasing rapidly, with potential overloading of the current AIS1 and
AIS2 (AP 18) frequencies, despite the protection procedure using by the system;
i)
that the establishment of the maritime Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) offers
potential enhancements to VHF maritime safety communications;
recognizing
a)
that the AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter (SART) is identified by IMO Resolution
MSC 246 (83) and MSC 247 (83) as a homing device to substitute the Radar SART;
b)
that AIS is used for channel management of AIS Channels and future VHF digital data
channels, and ship-shore data exchange;
c)
that AIS could also be used for communications involving Area Warnings,
Meteorological, Hydrological Data and similar applications;
d)
that AIS technology may offers the ability to improved search and rescue operations;
e)
that due to the importance of these radio links in ensuring the safe operation of
international shipping and commerce, they must be resilient to interference,
resolves
that WRC-15 consider, based on the results of ITU-R studies the appropriate modifications to the
Radio Regulations in order to enhance and implement possible new AIS technology applications,
while ensuring these applications will not degrade the current AIS environment.
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invites ITU-R
1
to conduct in time for WRC-15, as a matter of urgency, studies to determine the
spectrum requirements and potential frequency bands suitable to support AIS technology
applications;
2
to conduct in time for WRC-15, as a matter of urgency, studies that identify appropriate
actions to accommodate these AIS technology applications,
3
to identify any necessary transition arrangements required by for the introduction in the
Radio Regulation of these AIS technology applications;
further invites
all members of the Radiocommunication Sector and the International Maritime Organization
(IMO), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) , International Hydrographic Organization
(IHO), the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities
(IALA) and the Committee International Radio Maritime (CIRM) to contribute to these studies,
instructs the Secretary-General
to bring this Resolution to the attention of IMO, WMO, IHO, ISO, IEC, IALA, CIRM and other
international and regional organizations concerned.
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EUR/5A32/10
RESOLUTION [EUR/5I82/1.11] (WRC-12)
Consideration of improvement and expansion of on-board communication
stations in the maritime mobile service in the UHF bands
The World Radiocommunication Conferen ce (Geneva, 2012),
considering
a)
that only six frequencies, in the bands between 450 and 470 MHz, are currently
identified in the RR No.5.287 for on-board communication stations;
b)
that the technical characteristics of equipment used for on-board communications are
identified in the Recommendation ITU-R M.1174 series;
recognizing
a)
that in most harbour environments the existing channels are congested to the extent that
ship and port operations are impacted by cross transmissions;
b)
that port services, e.g. crane and barges, are also dependent upon the existing channels
for on-board communication to conduct normal operations;
c)
that additional activities in the port environment are increasing the usage of the existing
channels;
resolves
that WRC-15 consider, based on the results of ITU-R studies to consider the possible identification
of additional UHF channels for on-board communication;
invites ITU-R
to conduct in time for WRC-15, as a matter of urgency, studies to determine the spectrum
requirements and potential frequency bands suitable to support on-board communication;
further invites
all members of the Radiocommunication Sector and the International Maritime Organization
(IMO), and the Committee International Radio Maritime (CIRM) to contribute to these studies,
instructs the Secretary-General
to bring this Resolution to the attention of IMO, IEC, CIRM and other international and regional
organizations concerned.
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ANNEX
Template for the submission of
proposals for agenda items in accordance with Resolution 804 (WRC-07)
Agenda Item 1.3
Proposal:
It is proposed to adopt an agenda item for WRC-15/16 to Study on spectrum
demands, regulatory provisions, additional allocations to the Mobile Service and possible additional
identification of frequency bands to support the terrestrial component of International Mobile
Telecommunications (IMT):
“To consider spectrum requirements for the development of terrestrial mobile broadband
applications and possible regulatory actions, including additional allocations to the mobile service
and identification of bands for IMT, taking into account Resolution [EUR/5B82/1.3] and the
results of ITU-R studies.”
Background/Reason:
 Growing demand for mobile broadband applications (see report ITU-R M. IMT.UPDATE)
Radio Services concerned:
Mobile and concerned impacted services
Indication of possible difficulties: Sharing may require restrictions to the services involved.
Previous/on-going studies on the issue:
Recommendation ITU-R M.1457, M.[IMT.RSPEC]
Report ITU-R M.2078, M.[IMT.UPDATE]
The ITU-R is conducting studies related to IMT-Advanced systems including radio interface
standards.
Studies to be carried out by:
WP5D
with participation of:
Administrations and sector members
ITU-R Study Groups concerned:
all study groups
ITU Resource Implications; including financial indications (refer to CV 126)
CEPT Common Regional Proposal:
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Multicountry Proposal:
___________________________________________________________________
Remarks:
Agenda Item 1.4
Proposal:
“to consider an allocation in the band 77.5 – 78 GHz to the Radiolocation service on a primary basis in
accordance with Resolution [EUR/5C82/1.4] (WRC-12).”
Background/Reason:
This proposal deals with the intention to get a worldwide frequency allocation for radiolocation in
the band 77.5 – 78 GHz. This will provide to fill in the existing gap for a contiguous worldwide
allocation of the band 77 – 81 GHz usable for automotive short range radar systems (SRR).
In 2004 CEPT has decided to meet the requirement for a permanent, long term solution for short
range radars in the frequency band (ECC/DEC/(04)03).The band 77-81 GHz has been designated
for SRR on a non interference and non protection basis. Compatibility issues within this band have
been successfully studied in Europe and a system reference document with technical information
has been agreed within ETSI as the basis for a frequency designation within the ECC. ETSI
developed a harmonized related standard for this Band (EN 302 264-1).
Although the adjacent 76-77 GHz frequency band is already usable for vehicular and infrastructure
radar systems in Europe by ERC Recommendation 70-03, in ECC Decision (02)01 and the
corresponding harmonised ETSI standard (EN 301 091-1), the band is used by long range radar
systems which are not compatible with SRR systems. Thus a new frequency band of 4 GHz
bandwidth for Automotive Short Range Radars was deemed necessary within the 79 GHz range (i.e.
the band 77-81 GHz).
In order to support industry developments of the general and specific SRR technology within the 79
GHz range the frequency band 77-81 GHz has been made available in Europe.
Both frequency bands lead to a coherently frequency allocation for automotive radars which have
beside the better technical performance the economic benefit to be realized by one single device
based on an identical technology.
Besides Europe the 79 GHz frequency band is already identified in several countries of ITU Region
3 (Australia, New Zealand and Singapore) for automotive short range radar systems.
As automotive developments are global in nature, Europe proposes to promote the band 77-81 GHz
as a harmonized frequency band usable for automotive SRR systems under the Radiolocation
Service.
As the bands below 77.5 and above 78 GHz are already allocated to the Radiolocation Service, it is
assumed that sharing in the band 77.5-78 GHz may be feasible under the same conditions.
Radio Services concerned:
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Amateur, Amateur Satellite, Radio Astronomy, Space Research (space- Earth)
Indication of possible difficulties:
Previous/on-going studies on the issue:
Studies to be carried out by:
WP5B
with participation of:
WP5A
ITU-R Study Groups concerned:
SG 5, SG 7
ITU Resource Implications; including financial indications (refer to CV 126)
CEPT Common Regional Proposal:
Multicountry Proposal:
-
___________________________________________________________________
Remarks:
Possible outcome of WRC-16:
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Agenda Item 1.5
Subject: Wireless Avionics Intra-Communications (WAIC)
Proposal:
To consider regulatory actions, including allocations to support Wireless Avionics IntraCommunications (WAIC) based on the results of ITU-R, in accordance with
Resolution [EUR/5D82/1.5] (WRC-12)
Background/Reason:
The aerospace industry is developing the future generation of commercial aircraft to provide
airlines and the flying public more cost-efficient, safe, and reliable aircraft. One important way of
accomplishing these aims is to reduce aircraft weight while providing multiple and redundant
methods to transmit information on an aircraft. Wireless technologies can be employed to
accomplish these goals while also providing environmental benefits and cost savings to
manufacturers and operators.
Installed Wireless Avionics Intra-Communications (WAIC) systems are one way to derive these
benefits. WAIC systems consist of radiocommunications between two or more transmitters and
receivers on a single aircraft. Both the transmitter and receiver will be integrated with or installed
on the aircraft. In all cases, communication is part of a closed, exclusive network required for
aircraft operation. WAIC systems will not provide air-to-ground or air-to-air communications, and
will only be used for safety-related applications.
Report ITU-R M.2197 provides findings on the technical characteristics and operational
requirements of WAIC systems for a single aircraft. Because WAIC systems have to ensure the
safe operation of an aircraft they have to be operated with an appropriate level of protection in order
to avoid a negative impact on the safety and regularity of flightExisting safety spectrum allocations
may not be sufficient to permit the introduction of WAIC systems and additional allocations may be
required.
Since WAIC systems may be required to share bands currently used by other systems and services
the requirements for compatibility and coexistence studies need to be contained in an appropriate
resolution. In addition, this resolution would identify the requirements for a regulatory framework
to facilitate the implementation of WAIC systems on-board aircraft. Particular regard will need to
be given in these studies to the role of WAIC systems in supporting safety and regularity of flight
requirements. The resolution would also invite ICAO to participate in the ITU-R studies.
Radio Services concerned:
ALL
Indication of possible difficulties:
Identifying and if necessary allocating appropriate frequency spectrum suitable for WAIC systems
and preparing appropriate sharing conditions with existing services.
Previous/on-going studies on the issue:
During the study period 2008 – 2012 Question ITU-R 249/5 has been adopted and Report ITU-R
M.2197 on WAIC applications and requirements has been approved by SG 5 (November 2010).
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Studies to be carried out by:
ITU-R SG 5 WP 5B
with participation of:
Administrations and Sector Members
ITU-R Study Groups concerned:
all
ITU Resource Implications; including financial indications (refer to CV 126):
CEPTCommon Regional Proposal:
Multi-country Proposal:
Remarks:
Agenda Item 1.6
Proposal: To consider an extension of the current worldwide allocation to the Earth ExplorationSatellite Service (active) in the frequency band 9 300 – 9 900 MHz by at least 600 MHz within the
frequency range 8 700 – 10 500 MHz in accordance with Resolution [EUR/5E82/1.6](WRC-12).
Background/Reason:
Very high resolution mapping and monitoring is required by the below applications that stipulate a
substantial socio-economic benefit.
Disaster relief and humanitarian aid actions require ad hoc access to up-to-date geoinformation, also to remote areas of the globe. Airborne imaging is very often limited by
remoteness of the area to be observed and cloudy weather conditions. Today’s radar satellites
are too limited in resolution to allow adequate infrastructure damage assessment (and
consequently a rough estimate of the number of affected people) to assist first responder
activities. Also identification of trafficable roads, landing strips or suitable spaces to set-up
first aid or refugee camps is limited by the resolution of today’s radar sensors.
Safety of energy supply: to ensure sustainable oil and gas production these sites need to be
carefully monitored in terms of managing the extraction. In addition, vast pipeline networks
require monitoring in terms of their integrity to avoid – or at least to detect – leakages and
severe environmental pollution. For this, reliable and weather independent monitoring is
required.
Cadastre: the economic development, especially in developing countries, could be hindered
by missing property ownership registration. A pre-condition is a precise cadastre of
properties. Otherwise, agricultural and infrastructure investments are always at risk to be lost
or blocked by legal interventions. Especially countries in the tropical belt suffer from
substantial cloud coverage, some of these nations face rapid built-up area, growth and land
cover and land use change. All require an affordable, reliable and weather independent
mapping capacity.
Current means other than satellites, such as airplanes, can often not provide the services required at
affordable cost and timeliness. Today’s weather independent radar satellites that could provide
timely services are too limited in their resolution. For the above-mentioned applications, given the
object characteristics to be observed, a resolution of 50 cm or below is required. Satellite
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technology around 9-10 GHz is well suited to meet this need, provided that a transmission
bandwidth of up to 1200 MHz can be authorised for use. The Earth exploration-satellite Service
(EESS) has an allocation in the frequency band 9 300 – 9 900 MHz. To enable transmissions at 1
200 MHz bandwidth, additional and contiguous 600 MHz would be required extending this current
allocation.
Radio Services concerned:
Radiolocation, Aeronautical Radionavigation, Maritime Radionavigation, Fixed, Mobile, Amateur,
Amateur-Satellite, Meteorological-Satellite, Radio Astronomy
___________________________________________________________________________
Indication of possible difficulties:
None expected. Similar sharing conditions have already been investigated with favourable findings.
See Report ITU-R RS.2094.
However the studies shall encompass an evaluation of out of bands emissions to other services
including the Radioastronomy service.
___________________________________________________________________________
Previous/on-going studies on the issue:
WRC-07 took decisions on the use of the band 9 300 – 9 900 MHz by the Earth-Exploration
Satellite Service. Some of the studies performed in preparation of WRC-07 may be re-used.
___________________________________________________________________________
Studies to be carried out by: ITU-R WP 7C
there is a need for a compatibility study between EESS(a) and the Radio Astronomy in order to safeguard
the coexistence between these services
With participation of: ITU-R WP 5A, 5B, 5C and 7D, ICAO, IMO, CRAF, SFCG, WMO
ITU-R Study Groups concerned:
SG7 and SG5
ITU Resource Implications; including financial indications (refer to CV 126)
___________________________________________________________________________
CEPT Common Regional Proposal:
___________________________________________________________________________
Remarks:
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Agenda Item 1.7
to consider an allocation for the Earth Exploration-Satellite Service (Earth-to-space) in the 7000 -8000
MHz range in accordance with Resolution [5F82/1.7] (WRC-12);
Background/Reason:
The high concentration of satellites (several hundreds) using the band 2025-2110 MHz (E-to-s) and
2200-2290 MHz (s-to-E) for tracking, telemetry and control (TT&C) is making the satellites
coordination in these bands rather difficult.
Among the various satellite services using this band, the EESS currently can only use the allocation
at 2 025-2 110 MHz for the Earth-to-space transmissions, because no other Earth-to-space
allocations are available at higher frequencies. The EESS (s-to-E) allocations at higher frequencies
(8025-8400 MHz and 25.5-27 GHz) do not have any corresponding EESS (E-to-s) allocation and
therefore in practice can be used only for payload data transmission and not for TT&C. The space
agencies attending the Space Frequency Coordination Group (SFCG) have agreed to promote a new
Agenda Item for WRC-16 to look for new EESS (Earth-to-space) allocations to be associated with
the existing EESS (space-to-Earth) allocations, in particular the one at 8025-8400 MHz. This way
some EESS new missions that already have to use the 8025-8400 MHz band for payload downlink,
may use this band these higher frequencies also for TT&C.
The frequency range 7145-7235 MHz has been identified as the most promising frequency range for
this potential new EESS (E-to-s) allocation. Besides being sufficiently close to the existing EESS
(s-to-E) allocation at 8025-8400 MHz, this frequency range presents also a favorable sharing
environment with other services. This band has been shared for more than 15 years between SRS
(E-to-s) and FS/MS systems with no specific sharing problems being reported. Since the EESS (Eto-s) station will operate in a similar manner to the SRS stations but will require peak power levels
that are at least 20 dB lower than the ones used by SRS in this band, sharing with terrestrial services
should not present particular problems.
It is to be noted that only some EESS missions may be able to migrate to the higher frequency for
TT&C. And also these ones may still need using the bands 2025 – 2110 MHz and 2200-2290 MHz
during LEOP (Launch and Early Orbital Phase) and in case of emergency. Nevertheless a new
EESS allocation would allow limiting the use of these very crowded bands at 2 GHz in a way
similar to what is done for many telecommunications satellites.
Radio Services concerned:
Earth Exploration-Satellite Service, Space Research Service,
Fixed Service and Mobile Service
Indication of possible difficulties:
None. Sharing scenarios appear not critical but
need confirmation
Previous/on-going studies on the issue:
None
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Studies to be carried out by:
SG7 (WP7B)
with participation of: SG5
ITU-R Study Groups concerned:
SG7, SG 5
ITU Resource Implications; including financial indications (refer to CV 126)
Proposal supported by the SFCG member agencies. Similar proposals expected from other
administrations (US, Japan,…)
CEPT Common Regional Proposal:
Remarks:
Agenda Item 1.8
Proposal:
1.8
to consider, in accordance with Resolution [5G82/1.8] (WRC-12):
1.8.1 possible new allocations to the fixed-satellite service in the frequency bands 7 150-7 250 MHz
(space-to-Earth) and 8 400-8 500 MHz (Earth-to-space), subject to appropriate sharing conditions,
1.8.2 the possibility to allocate the bands 7 375-7 750 MHz and 8 025-8 400 MHz to the maritimemobile satellite service.
________________________________________________________________________________
Background/Reason:
For a number of governmental operations, satellite communications (SATCOM) are the core of the
communication networks. The volume of data exchange during these operations is continuously
growing and more and more SATCOM capacity is needed. For that reason, governmental users use
in conjunction of the governmental assets more and more commercial systems to fulfil their
requirements. Nevertheless, the SATCOM capacity cannot rely only on commercial assets. When
using commercial satellites, competition rules do not provide always the needed capability on time
and /or the required performances might not be ensured by commercial assets.
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The capacity of a SATCOM system is closely linked to the available bandwidth. All parameters
being equal, we can roughly summarize this relationship in saying that capacity (in term of data
rate) is proportional to this bandwidth.
Today, the 8/7 GHz bands are largely used by nations for applications dealing with maintenance of
law and order, in particular due to their high quality of services. Moreover, some Administrations
reported about a shortfall of spectrum available for their current and future applications in this band,
for example over seas.
The allocation to FSS (and MSS for part of it) is currently defined in the RR to 2x500 MHz (79008400 MHz E-s ; 7250-7750 MHz s-E). An extension of this allocation is required to provide the
necessary capabilities for future SATCOM operations.
CEPT and the other main regional groups will submit under AI 8.2 a proposal for a new EESS (E-s)
allocation in the band 7145-7250 MHz This proposal will have to take also this element into
account and studies should verify compatibility also with EESS (E-s) in the relevant band.
1.
Radio Services concerned:
Fixed, Mobile, Space Research (E-s), Space Research (s-E), Earth Exploration-Satellite (EESS)
(see also Nos 5.458, 5.459, 5.460, 5.465, 5.466)
_________________________________________________________________________
Indication of possible difficulties:
__________________________________________________________________________
Previous/on-going studies on the issue:
Previous studies have been conducted within ITU-R WP 4C in connection with agenda item 1.25
(WRC-2012) when studying possible new MSS allocations to some bands between 4 and 16 GHz.
In particular, the possible introduction of a new generic MSS allocation in the bands 7 055-7 250
MHz and 8 400-8 500 MHz was studied. The experience gained during these studies could be
beneficial for the completion of this agenda item.
____________________________________________________________________________
Studies to be carried out by: ITU-R
With participation of:
ITU-R Study Groups concerned:
SG4, SG5, SG7
ITU Resource Implications; including financial indications (refer to CV 126)
________________________________________________________________________________
CEPT Common regional Proposal:
________________________________________________________________________________
Remarks:
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Agenda Item 1.9
Proposals
to consider the adequate protection of mobile-satellite service operating in the 406-406.1 MHz band
from unwanted emissions caused by systems operating in the lower adjacent bands (390-406 MHz)
and in the upper adjacent bands (406.1-420 MHz), based on the results of compatibility and
regulatory studies.
________________________________________________________________________________
Background/Reason:
The International Cospas-Sarsat Programme provides accurate, timely, and reliable distress alert
and location data to help search and rescue authorities assist persons in distress. The operational
Cospas-Sarsat System currently uses 5 geostationary payloads tracked by 20 GEOLUTs and 6
payloads mounted on LEO satellites tracked by 57 LEOLUTs all connected to 20 Mission Controls
Centers. Since the first assisted rescue in 1982, more 30,000 people had been rescued through the
use of the System in maritime and land incidents. At the end of December 2010, more than one
million 406 MHz beacons had been deployed worldwide. Since 2005, the rapid development of
smaller and less expensive 406 MHz beacons further increased the popularity of 406 MHz beacons
in the aviation, land and maritime communities contributing to a wider usage of the Cospas-Sarsat
System. For the 2008-2010 period, the average number of reported saves rose to 2.018 persons per
year. The 43 countries and organizations managing the Cospas-Sarsat Programme are developing
the new MEOSAR system which will use payloads on the Galileo, Glonass-K and GPS III satellites
to provide worldwide instantaneous detection and location of distress signals. The new system is
expected to provide initial operational capability as early as 2015 with full operation beginning in
2018.
It is therefore essential to preserve the MSS band 406-406.1 MHz free from out of band emissions
that would degrade the operation of the 406 MHz beacons. According to RR, any emission capable
of causing harmful interference to distress, alarm, urgency or safety communications is prohibited.
However, the RR does not contain any regulatory provision that would protect the frequency band
406-406.1 MHz from out of band emissions detrimental to the reception of distress signals on board
the satellites.
Taking into account the usage of the frequency bands around 406 MHz, it is proposed to consider
the out of band emissions derived from the following services.
_ For the frequency band 390-406 MHz: mobile, mobile satellite (Earth-to-space), Radionavigation
satellite, meteorological aids, meteorological satellite (Space-to-earth), mobile satellite (Space-toEarth), space operation (Space-to-Earth),
meteorological satellite (Earth-to-space), Earth
Exploration satellite(Earth-to-space).
_ For the frequency band 406.1-420 MHz: mobile compatibility and regulatory studies between
MSS (Earth-to-space) 406-406.1 MHz and the adjacent services would have to be conducted. The
objective of the compatibility studies is to derive adequate protection levels for the frequency band
406-406.1 MHz and detailed interference tolerance calculation limits referenced at the input of the
satellite receiver/demodulator and as EIRP on the ground are necessary. Accurate filter
characteristics and the architectural details in order to make a comprehensive impact assessment are
necessary for the completion of these compatibility studies. In addition, regulatory studies are
needed to obtain a comprehensive view on the problem to be addressed.
Radio Services concerned:
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mobile, mobile satellite (Earth-to-space), Radionavigation satellite, meteorological aids,
meteorological satellite (Space-to-earth), mobile satellite (Space-to-Earth), space operation (Spaceto-Earth), meteorological satellite (Earth-to-space), Earth Exploration satellite(Earth-to-space).
___________________________________________________________________________
Indication of possible difficulties:
To be determined
___________________________________________________________________________
Previous/on-going studies on the issue:
For the preparation of WRC-2000 - agenda Agenda Item 1.11, Resolution 219 (possible use of the
band 405-406 MHz as a downlink band by future non-GSO MSS systems) -, some analysis has
been already been performed, including the drafting of the first release of ITU-R Recommendation
M.1478.
________________________________________________________________________________
Studies to be carried out by:
ITU-R , WP4C,
With participation of:
WP5A, WP7A,B,C
ITU-R Study Groups concerned:
SG4, SG5, SG7
ITU Resource Implications; including financial indications (refer to CV 126)
To be determined
________________________________________________________________________________
CEPT Common Regional Proposal:
________________________________________________________________________________
Remarks:
Agenda Item 1.10
Proposal:
to consider the results of ITU-R studies including spectrum requirements and spectrum
identification in order to enhance and implement possible new AIS technology applications in
accordance with Resolution [EUR/5H82/1.10] (WRC-12)
Background/reason: The use of AIS is increasing rapidly, threatening to degrade the
performance or to overload the current AIS frequencies AIS1 and AIS2, and creating a need
for additional AIS channels. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Resolution MSC
74(69) required that Automatic Identification System (AIS), “…improve the safety of
navigation by assisting in the efficient navigation of ships, protection of the environment, and
operation of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS), by satisfying the following functional
requirements: 1) in a ship-to-ship mode for collision avoidance; 2) as a means for littoral
States to obtain information about a ship and its cargo; and 3) as a VTS tool, i.e. ship-to-shore
(traffic management)”. The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and
Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) has stated in its Maritime Radio Communication Plan
(MRCP) that additional AIS channels are required for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore maritime
safety information (MSI) and general data communication (i.e. Area Warnings,
Meteorological and Hydrological Data, Channel Management of AIS Channels and Future
VHF Digital Data Channels, and Ship-shore Data Exchange).
Radiocommunication services concerned: Maritime mobile service
Indication of possible difficulties: None
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Previous/ongoing studies on the issue: None
Studies to be carried out by: ITU-R Study
Group 5, Working Party 5B
with the participation of: IMO, WMO, IHO,
IALA, CIRM
ITU-R Study Groups concerned: Study Group 5
ITU resource implications, including financial implications (refer to CV126):
CEPT Common regional proposal:
:
Remarks
Agenda Item 1.11
Proposal
to consider spectrum requirements for the on board communication channels in order to support
this communication application in accordance with Resolution [EUR/5I82/1.11] (WRC-12).
Origin:
CEPT
Background/reason: Communication congestion impact on board communication stations.
This Agenda item will allow study and possible technology improvements to improve the current
communication situation.
Radiocommunication services concerned: Mobile service, , maritime mobile-satellite service
Indication of possible difficulties: None
Previous/ongoing studies on the issue: None
Studies to be carried out by: ITU-R Study
with the participation of: IMO, CIRM, IEC
Group 5, Working Party 5B
ITU-R Study Groups concerned: Study Group 5, 4
ITU resource implications, including financial implications (refer to CV126):
CEPT common regional proposal:
Remarks
_____________________