wrc-11 agendas for science issues

WRC-11 Agendas forScience Issues

WRC-11 Agendas forScience Issues

6-8 March, 2008

HyunSoo Chung

Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteRepublic of Korea

Broadband IT Korea2

IntroductionIntroduction

Agenda Item Responsible Group Concerned Group

1.6 (Res. 950) WP 1A WP 7C, WP 7D, (WP 3M)

1.6 (Res. 955) WP 1A WP 5C, WP 7B, (WP 3M)

1.11 (Res. 753) WP 7B WP 4A, WP 5C, (WP 3M), (WP 5A)

1.12 (Res. 754) WP 7B WP 4A, WP 5B, WP 5C, (WP 5A)

1.16 (Res. 671) WP 7C (WP 3L), (WP 5B), (WP 5C), (WP 7A)

1.24672 WP 7B WP 5C, (WP 5A), (WP 5B)

Chapter 4 Science Issues

(Agenda items 1.6, 1.11, 1.12, 1.16, 1.24)o Rapporteur: Mr John E. Zuzek (USA)

Broadband IT Korea3

AI 1.6 to review No. 5.565 of the Radio Regulations in order to update the spectrum use by the passive services between 275 GHz and 3 000 GHz, in accordance with Resolution 950 (Rev.WRC‑07), and to consider possible procedures for free-space optical-links, taking into account the results of ITU‑R studies, in accordance with Resolution 955 [COM6/9] (WRC‑07);

Resolution 950 [COM6/11] (WRC‑07)

: Consideration of the use of the frequencies between 275 and 3 000 GHz

Resolution 955 [COM6/9] (WRC‑07)

: Consideration of procedures for free‑space optical links

NOTE

Responsible group WP 1A

Concerned group WP (7C, 7D), (5C, 7B)

Agenda Item 1.6

Broadband IT Korea4

Agenda Item 1.6 - (1)Agenda Item 1.6 - (1)

USA/

5A8/3

EUR/

10A25/2

ARB/

39A23/2

ASP/

41A28/384

WRC-07

WRC-11

AI 1.6

NOTE : RG WP1A

CG WP (7C, 7D), WP (5C, 7B)

Broadband IT Korea5

USAto review and revise No. 5.565 with a view to updating the list of frequencies for passive services in the spectral region from 275-3 000 GHz, taking into account the results of ITU‑R studies in accordance with Resolution 950 (WRC‑03);

EUR

to consider the adequacy of the protection provided to passive services by No. 5.565 in the light of planned applications for passive services between 275 GHz and 3 000 GHz taking into account the result of ITU‑R studies in accordance with Resolution 950 (Rev.WRC‑07) and take appropriate action if required;

ARBto consider frequency allocations between 275 GHz and 3 000 GHz and above, taking into account the result of ITU-R studies in accordance with Resolution 950 (WRC‑03) and ITU studies on free space optical-link;

ASPto review No. 5.565 of the Radio Regulations to update the spectrum use between 275 GHz and 3 000 GHz taking into account the result of ITU-R studies in accordance with Resolution 950 (Rev.WRC-07);

Agenda Item 1.6 - (2)Agenda Item 1.6 - (2) WRC-07 Agenda Item 7.2

WRC-11

AI 1.6

to review No. 5.565 of the Radio Regulations in order to update the spectrum use by the passive services between 275 GHz and 3 000 GHz, in accordance

with Resolution 950 (Rev.WRC‑07), and to consider possible procedures for

free-space optical-links, taking into account the results of ITU‑R studies, in

accordance with Resolution 955 [COM6/9] (WRC‑07);

Broadband IT Korea6

Agenda Item 1.6 - (3)Agenda Item 1.6 - (3)Resolution 950 (Rev.WRC‑07): Consideration of the use of the frequencies between 275 and 3 000 GHz

resolves

1to review No. 5.565 of the Radio Regulations, excluding frequency allocations, in order to update the spectrum use between 275 GHz and 3 000 GHz by the passive services at WRC‑11, taking into account the result of the ITU-R studies;

2that administrations may submit for inclusion in the Master International Frequency Register details on systems which operate between 275 and 3 000 GHz and which may be recorded by the Radiocommunication Bureau under Nos. 8.4, 11.8 and 11.12,

invites ITU‑R

to conduct the necessary studies in time for consideration by WRC‑11 with a view to the modification of No. 5.565, including advice on the applications suitable for the band 275‑3 000 GHz,

Broadband IT Korea7

Related footnote

RR5.565 The frequency band 275-1000 GHz may be used by administrations for experimentation with, and development of, various active and passive services. In this band a need has been identified for the following spectral line measurements for passive services: Radio astronomy service: 275-323 GHz, 327-371 GHz, 388-424 GHz, 426-442 GHz, 453-510 GHz, 623-711 GHz, 795-909 GHz and 926-945 GHz

Earth exploration-satellite service (passive) and space research service (passive): 275-277 GHz, 294-306 GHz, 316-334 GHz, 342-349 GHz, 363-365 GHz, 371-389 GHz, 416-434 GHz, 442-444496-506 GHz, 546-568 GHz, 624-629 GHz, 634-654 GHz, 659-661 GHz, 684-692 GHz, 730-732 GHz, 851-853 GHz and 951-956 GHz

Agenda Item 1.6 – RR 5.565

Broadband IT Korea8

Broadband IT Korea9

Agenda Item 1.6 - (4)Agenda Item 1.6 - (4)Resolution 955 (Rev.WRC‑07): Consideration of procedures for free‑space optical links

resolves

1to consider possible procedures for free-space optical links, taking into account the results of ITU-R studies covering at least sharing aspects with other services, a clear definition of the band limits and measures to be considered if allocations to various services in the Radio Regulations above 3 000 GHz are considered feasible,

invites ITU‑R

to conduct the necessary studies in time for consideration by WRC‑11.

Broadband IT Korea10

Related ITU-R Recommendation ITU-R RS.1804 (Technical and operational characteristics of Earth exploration-satellite service (EESS) systems operating above 3 000 GHz) (2007)

recommends1that operators of EESS systems operating above 3 000 GHz should take into account the possibility of interference from transmitters of the science services (including those of EESS) in their selection of mission requirements and choices of sensor design;

2 that studies of interference to and from EESS systems operating above 3 000 GHz should take into account the technical and operational parameters provided in Annex 1.

Agenda Item 1.6 – (5)


AI 1.11 to consider a primary allocation to the space research service (Earth-to-space) within the band 22.55-23.15 GHz, taking into account the results of ITU‑R studies, in accordance with Resolution 753 [COM6/11] (WRC‑07);

Resolution 753 [COM6/11] (WRC‑07)Use of the band 22.55-23.15 GHz by the space research service

NOTE

Responsible group WP 7B

Concerned group WP 4A, WP 5C, (WP 3M), (WP 5A)

Agenda Item 1.11


22.55 GHz 23.15 GHz 23.55GHz

ITU-R Radio

Regulations Fixed, Inter-satellite, Mobile

Requested Band space research service

(Earth-to-space)

Agenda Item 1.11



USA/

5A11/2

EUR/

10A25/2

IAP/

14A2/407

IAP/

14A2/409

WRC-07

WRC-11

AI 1.11

NOTE : RG WP7B

CG WP 4A, WP 5C


USA

To consider the addition of up to a 500 MHz primary space research service (Earth-to-space) allocation in the 22.55-23.15 GHz band, taking into account the results of ITU-R studies and recognizing the need to protect existing systems in the band, taking into account Resolution [USA‑01] (WRC‑07)

EURto consider a primary allocation of up to 500 MHz to the space research service in the band 22.55-23.55 GHz (Earth‑to‑space);

IAP

to consider the addition of up to a 500 MHz primary space research service (Earth-to-space) allocation in the 22.55-23.15 GHz band, taking into account the results of ITU‑R studies and recognizing the need to protect existing systems in the band, taking into account Resolution [IAP/14A2/410] (WRC‑07);


WRC-11

AI 1.11

to consider a primary allocation to the space research service (Earth-to-space) within the band 22.55-23.15 GHz, taking into account the results of ITU‑R studies, in accordance with Resolution 753 [COM6/11] (WRC‑07);


Agenda Item 1.11 - (3)Agenda Item 1.11 - (3)Resolution 753 (Rev.WRC‑07): Use of the band 22.55-23.15 GHz by the space research service

resolves

1to invite ITU-R to conduct sharing studies between space research service systems operating in the Earth-to-space direction and the fixed, inter-satellite and mobile services in the band 22.55-23.15 GHz, to recommend appropriate sharing criteria for an allocation to the space research service in the Earth-to-space direction;

2to invite WRC‑11 to review the results of the studies under resolves 1 and consider the inclusion of the sharing criteria within the Radio Regulations and appropriate modifications to the Table of Frequency Allocations,


AI 1.12 to protect the primary services in the band 37-38 GHz from interference resulting from aeronautical mobile service operations, taking into account the results of ITU‑R studies, in accordance with Resolution 754 [COM6/12] (WRC‑07);

Resolution 754 [COM6/11] (WRC‑07)Consideration of modification of the aeronautical component of the mobile service allocation in the 37-38 GHz band for protection of other primary services in the band

NOTE


Concerned group WP 4A, WP 5B, WP 5C

Agenda Item 1.12


37 GHz 37.5 GHz 38 GHz

ITU-R Radio

Regulations FS, MS, SRS (s-E)

FS, FSS(s-E)

MS, MSS (s-E)

Earth exploration

satellite (s-E)

Required

Study

modification of the aeronautical MS

for protection of other primary services

Agenda Item 1.12



USA/

5A12/2

IAP/

14A2/411

IAP/

14A2/413

ASP/

41A28/385

WRC-07

WRC-11

AI 1.12

NOTE


Concerned group WP 4A, WP 5B, WP 5C


USA

to consider modifying the primary mobile service allocation in the 37-38 GHz band to exclude aeronautical mobile stations, or to take such other regulatory action as needed to protect the other primary services in the band from interference from the aeronautical mobile service, taking into account the results of ITU-R studies and Resolution [USA-03] (WRC-07)

IAP

to consider modifying the primary mobile service allocation in the 37-38 GHz band to exclude aeronautical mobile stations, or to take such other regulatory action as needed to protect the other primary services in the band from interference from the aeronautical mobile service, taking into account the results of ITU‑R studies and Resolution [IAP/14A2/414] (WRC‑07)

ASP

to consider primary allocations to the mobile service in the 37-38 GHz band in order to exclude the aeronautical mobile service, or alternatively other regulatory actions as required to protect the space research service (space-to-Earth) in the band from interference from the aeronautical mobile service on the basis of studies in accordance with Resolution [ASP/AI7.2/2-XX1] (WRC-07);


WRC-11

AI 1.12

to protect the primary services in the band 37-38 GHz from interference resulting from aeronautical mobile service operations, taking into account the results of ITU‑R studies, in accordance with Resolution 754 [COM6/12] (WRC‑07);


Agenda Item 1.12 - (3)Agenda Item 1.12 - (3)Resolution 754 (Rev.WRC‑07): Consideration of modification of the aeronautical component of the mobile service allocation in the 37-38 GHz band for protection of other primary services in the band

resolves

1to invite ITU‑R to conduct appropriate studies involving the aeronautical mobile service and the affected primary services in the band 37-38 GHz in order to determine the compatibility of the aeronautical mobile service with these other services;

2to invite WRC‑11 to review the results of the studies under resolves 1 and consider the inclusion of any appropriate compatibility criteria within the Radio Regulations or appropriate modifications to the Table of Frequency Allocations,


AI 1.16 to consider the needs of passive systems for lightning detection in the meteorological aids service, including the possibility of an allocation in the frequency range below 20 kHz, and to take appropriate action, in accordance with Resolution 671 [COM6/16] (WRC‑07);

Resolution 671 [COM6/11] (WRC‑07): Recognition of systems in the meteorological aids service in the frequency range below 20 kHz

NOTE

Responsible group WP 7C

Concerned group (WP 3L), (WP 5B), (WP 5C), (WP 7A)

Agenda Item 1.16


9 kHz 14 kHz 19.95 kHz 20.05 kHz

ITU-R Radio

Regulations RNS FS, Maritime MS

Standard

Frequency

and Time

signal

(20 kHz)

Required

Allocation

Recognition of systems in the meteorological

aids service

Agenda Item 1.16



EUR/

10A25/7

WRC-07

WRC-11

AI 1.16

NOTE

Responsible group WP 7C


EUR

to consider the needs of the meteorological aids service in the frequency range below 20 kHz and take appropriate action, in accordance with Resolution [EUR/10A25/7] (WRC‑07);


WRC-11

AI 1.16

to consider the needs of passive systems for lightning detection in the meteorological aids service, including the possibility of an allocation in the frequency range below 20 kHz, and to take appropriate action, in accordance with Resolution 671 [COM6/16] (WRC‑07);


Agenda Item 1.16 - (3)Agenda Item 1.16 - (3)Resolution 671 [COM6/11] (WRC‑07): Recognition of systems in the meteorological aids service in the frequency range below 20 kHz

resolves

1to invite ITU-R to conduct, and complete in time for WRC‑11, the required studies leading to technical and procedural recommendations to the Conference enabling it to decide on an appropriate method of providing recognition to long-established systems, including the possibility of making an allocation to the meteorological aids service in the frequency range below 20 kHz;

2 that the studies referred to in resolves 1, without placing constraints on existing services operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations, shall include sharing and compatibility studies with services already having allocations in potential spectrum for systems in the meteorological aids service taking into account the needs of other services,


AI 1.24 to consider the existing allocation to the meteorological-satellite service in the band 7 750‑7 850 MHz with a view to extending this allocation to the band 7 850-7 900 MHz, limited to non-geostationary meteorological satellites in the space-to-Earth direction, in accordance with Resolution 672 [COM6/20] (WRC‑07);

Resolution 672 [COM6/11] (WRC‑07): Extension of the allocation to the meteorological-satellite service of the band

7 750-7 850 MHz

NOTE


Concerned group WP 5C, (WP 5A), (WP 5B)

Agenda Item 1.24


7750MHz

7850MHz

7900M

Hz

ITU-R Radio

Regulations

FS, Meteorological Satellite(s-E,

Non-GSO),

MS(except aeronautical)

FS, MS(except

aeronautical)

Required

AllocationNon-GSO MSS

50 MHz

Extended

Agenda Item 1.24



EUR/

10A25/2

WRC-07

WRC-11

AI 1.24

NOTE


Concerned group WP 5C, (WP 5A), (WP 5B


EUR

to consider the existing allocation to the meteorological satellite service in the band 7 750-7 850 MHz with a view to extending this allocation by up to 100 MHz limited to non‑geostationary meteorological satellites in the space‑to‑Earth direction to provide up to a maximum of 200 MHz of contiguous spectrum;


WRC-11

AI 1.24

to consider the existing allocation to the meteorological-satellite service in the band 7 750‑7 850 MHz with a view to extending this allocation to the band 7 850-7 900 MHz, limited to non-geostationary meteorological satellites in the space-to-Earth direction, in accordance with Resolution 672 [COM6/20] (WRC‑07);


Agenda Item 1.24 - (3)Agenda Item 1.24 - (3)Resolution 672 (Rev.WRC‑07): Extension of the allocation to the meteorological-satellite service of the band 7 750-7 850 MHz

resolves

1to invite ITU‑R to conduct sharing analyses between non-geostationary meteorological satellites operating in the space-to-Earth direction and the fixed and mobile services in the band 7 850-7 900 MHz with a view to extending the current allocation in the space-to-Earth direction to this band;

2to recommend that WRC‑ review the results of the studies under resolves 1;

3to make appropriate modifications to the Table of Frequency Allocations with respect to resolves 1, based on proposals from administrations,

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