World Radiocommunication Conference, 2012

National Preparatory Workshop on World Radiocommunication Conference, 2012 National Preparations for WRC-12 New Delhi, 20 th January, 2011 R.J.S. Kushvaha, JWA Chairman, NPC on WRC-12

Broad outline of Presentation The WRC-12 and its Agenda Preparatory Work for the Conference National level National Preparatory Committee on WRC-12 (NPC) Regional level APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-12 (APG) International level Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM) Way Forward..

World Radiocommunication Conference, 2012 The World Radiocommunication Conference, 2012 (WRC-12), is scheduled to be held from 23 January to 17 February, 2012 in Geneva. The agenda of the WRC-12 has been set out in Resolution No.1291 (MOD)

Agenda of the WRC-12 There are about 35 items on the agenda for consideration of the Conference in just 4 weeks time during which the WRC-12 would be held. Some of the agenda items, like AI 1.2, AI 1.5, AI 1.7, AI 1.13, AI 1.17, AI 1.18, AI 1.19, AI 1.20, AI 1.25 and AI 7 are extremely complex and intricate requiring detailed technical and regulatory studies. Other agenda items also require through preparations in terms of technical and regulatory studies.

Agenda of the WRC-12. Continued Proposals from different administrations could be of conflicting and competing nature. The Conference will consider and take appropriate action on various agenda items on the basis of proposals from administrations, the Report of the Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM), and with due regard to the requirements of existing and future radiocommunication services.

Agenda of the WRC-12. continued The agenda items of the Conference have been divided into following categories for the purpose of preparatory studies: Maritime and Aeronautical Issues (1.3, 1.4, 1.9, 1.10) Radiolocation and Amateur Issues (1.14, 1.15, 1.21, 1.23) Fixed, Mobile and Broadcasting Issues (1.5, 1.8, 1.17, 1.20, 1.22) Science Issues (1.6, 1.11, 1.12, 1.16, 1.24) Satellite Issues (1.7, 1.13, 1.18, 1.25, 7) Future Work Programme and Other Issues (1.2, 1.19, 2, 4, 8.1, 8.2)

Preparatory work for the WRC-12 Extensive preparatory work on each agenda item, in terms of technical and regulatory procedures. Contributions from stakeholders for preparations at the national level. Coordination as well as harmonization of views on various agenda items within and among Regions. Preparation for the Conference at the international level by the Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM)

National Preparatory Work National preparations: National Preparatory Committee (NPC) for WRC-12 has been established. Membership of NPC is open to government, public and private sectors, equipment manufacturers/ vendors, various concerned Associations, Forums, etc. NPC has established 6 Working Groups on the lines of structure proposed for the Chapters of CPM Report and APT Conference Preparatory Group (APG) for ITU s WRC-2012.

Structure of NPC Working Group Issue Agenda Items Chairman Co-chairman WG-1 Maritime and Aeronautical Issues 1.3, 1.4, 1.9, 1.10 WPC Wing DG Shipping WG-2 Radiolocation and Amateur Issues 1.14, 1.15, 1.21, 1.23 JCES AAI WG-3 Fixed, Mobile and Broadcasting Issues 1.5, 1.8, 1.17, 1.20, 1.22 WMO JCES WG-4 Science Issues 1.6, 1.11, 1.12, 1.16, 1.24 IMD DOS WG-5 Satellite Issues 1.7, 1.13, 1.18, 1.25, 7 DOS DD WG-6 Future Work Programme and Other Issues 1.2, 1.19, 2, 4, 8.1, 8.2 TEC WMO

National Preparatory Work The Working Groups have met several times to consider proposals from stakeholders. The NPC has already held 6 meetings, so far, to consider proposals for the work of APT Preparatory Group (APG) and for forthcoming meeting of the Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM11-2). The NPC would continue to meet further for consideration of national proposals for the work of 5 th APG meeting and the WRC-12.

APT Conference Preparatory Group (APG) for WRC-12 has been established under the aegis of the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) to harmonise the views of countries in the Asia Pacific region and also to coordinate proposals from administrations of this region for the work of the Conference. The APG meetings provide a platform for harmonisation of regional views and resolution of differences between country proposals through series of discussions/ negotiations.

Regional common proposals have better chances of success at the WRCs. The APG for WRC-12 has, so far, met four times. Preliminary views of APT members were considered at the 4 th meeting of APG (APG4) held recently in Hong Kong, PR China. Some of the main outcomes of the APG4 are given in the following slides

Agenda item 1.2: taking into account the ITU-R studies carried out in accordance with Resolution 951 (Rev.WRC-07), to take appropriate action with a view to enhancing the international regulatory framework Resolution 951 (Rev. WRC-07) - Enhancing the international spectrum regulatory framework Issue The objectives of this agenda item is to develop concepts and options to be introduced in the Radio Regulations in order that these Regulations would properly respond to new technological developments and convergence in the field of radiocommunication and thus meets the existing and future needs of the ITU membership.

APT Preliminary Views on AI 1.2: Issue A Convergence between terrestrial services (fixed and mobile): APT Members support Method A1 which proposes to keep the current practice (as developed in Option 1 to Resolution 951 (Rev.WRC-07)). This Method also proposes no change under this agenda item to the Radio Regulations. Issue B General allocation issues: APT Members support Method B1 which proposes to keep the current practice (as developed in Option 1 to Resolution 951 (Rev.WRC-07)). This Method also proposes no change under this agenda item to the Radio Regulations.

Agenda item 1.5: to consider worldwide/regional harmonization of spectrum for electronic news gathering (ENG), taking into account the results of ITU-R studies, in accordance with Resolution 954 (WRC-07) APT Preliminary Views on AI 1.5: Noting that studies already undertaken by the ITU-R indicate that administrations/broadcasters could benefit from worldwide/ regional harmonized band planning used for ENG systems, APT Members support the harmonization of frequencies for ENG and the related studies being undertaken by the ITU-R on this issue. Therefore, APT members support continuation of studies that are in the work plan of WP5C to consider compatibility and sharing studies between ENG systems in the frequency bands (allocated to the fixed and mobile services) and the services currently using concerned frequency bands.

Agenda item 1.7: to consider the results of ITU-R studies in accordance with Resolution 222 (Rev.WRC-07) in order to ensure long-term spectrum availability and access to spectrum necessary to meet requirements for the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service, and to take appropriate action on this subject, while retaining unchanged the generic allocation to the mobile-satellite service in the bands 1 525-1 559 MHz and 1 626.5-1 660.5 MHz The Agenda item addresses concerns held by the aviation community that comes from the decision taken at WRC-97 to adopt generic MSS allocations in the 1 525-1 559 MHz and 1 626.5-1 660.5 MHz bands to replace the previous exclusive AMS(R)S allocations. To ensure that the AMS(R)S spectrum requirements are met, WRC-97 also adopted No 5.357A which gives priority and protection to AMS(R)S in the MSS sub-bands 1545-1555MHz and 1646.5-1656.5MHz

APT Preliminary Views on AI 1.7: The APG4 meeting supported the study results regarding long term AMS(R)S spectrum requirements up to the year 2025 estimated to be less than the available 2 x 10 MHz and could be accommodated in the frequency bands 1 545-1 555 MHz and 1 646.5-1 656.5 MHz as defined by RR No. 5.357A. The APT members also believes that the method to satisfy the agenda item for ensuring the spectrum needed for the AMS(R)S communications within priority categories 1 to 6 of Article 44 should take into account efficiency and harmonization in coordination process.

APT Preliminary Views on AI 1.7: The 1 545-1 555 MHz and 1 646.5-1 656.5 MHz bands should remain the core band for AMS(R)S, while retaining the existing RR No.5.357A. No new allocations for the AMS(R)S are required since the studies identified by Resolution 222 (Rev. WRC-07) indicated that current prioritized allocations to the AMS(R)S under Resolution 222 are able to satisfy the long-term spectrum needs of AMS(R)S without placing undue constraints on the existing systems operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations.

Agenda Item 1.13: to consider the results of ITU-R studies in accordance with Resolution 551 (WRC-07) and decide on the spectrum usage of the 21.4-22 GHz band for the broadcasting-satellite service and the associated feeder-link bands in Regions 1 and 3 The agenda item No 1.13 deals with the consideration of the studies and to decide on the spectrum usage of the 21.4-22 GHz band for the broadcasting satellite service and the associated feeder-link bands in Regions 1 and 3. This agenda item contains three issues namely, intra-service issue regarding regulatory mechanism for the use of the BSS in the frequency band 21.4-22 GHz, the need or otherwise to allocate specific frequency band(s) for feeder link of the BSS in Regions 1 and 3, and inter service compatibility issue regarding regulatory mechanism for the protection of /sharing between BSS in Regions 1 and 3, on the one hand, and terrestrial services in Regions 1 and 3 as well as those of Region 2, on the other hand.

APT Preliminary Views on AI 1.13: Taking into account rain attenuation characteristics in Region 3 and high annual service availability for BSS (HDTV) system, 105 db(w/(m 2 1 MHz)) should be considered as the reference pfd at the Earth s surface to be used for efficient implementation the BSS network in the band 21.4-22.0 GHz in Region 3. APT members support that if the protection between BSS (Broadcasting-satellite service) and terrestrial service is ensured with the following conditions specified below, BSS and terrestrial service would be used under co-primary basis in Region 3. In this case, RR No. 5.530 shall not be applied to BSS in Regions 1 and 3 and terrestrial service in Region 3. For the protection of BSS from terrestrial service Before an administration brings into use transmitting stations of the fixed and mobile services in this band it shall ensure that the power flux-density (pfd) produced at [3] m above ground does not exceed XXX.X db(w/(m 2 [1 MHz][4kHz])) for more than [YYY %, e.g. 0.01%] of time at the border of the territory of any other administration. This limit may be exceeded on the territory of any country whose administration has so agreed. In order to ensure that the pfd limit at the border of the territory of any other administration is met, the calculations and verification shall be made, taking into account all relevant information, with the mutual agreement of both administrations (the administration responsible for the terrestrial station and the administration responsible for the earth station), with the assistance of the Bureau if so requested. In case of disagreement, the calculation and verification of the pfd shall be made by the Bureau, taking into account the information referred to above. Note: the condition above is agreed for the protection of BSS from terrestrial service at the Special Committee (Nov. 2010) as one example. The values not identified above should be developed.

For the protection of terrestrial service from BSS The following power flux-density values at the Earth s surface produced emissions from BSS space station in the band 21.4 22.0 GHz shall be used for the protection of terrestrial service as hard limit or coordination threshold; 115 db(w/(m 2 MHz)) for 0 θ 5 115 + 0.5(θ 5) db(w/(m 2 MHz)) for 5 θ 25 105 db(w/(m 2 MHz)) for θ > 25 where, θ is angle of arrival above the horizontal plane.

Agenda Item 1.17: to consider the results of sharing studies between the mobile service and other services in the band 790-862 MHz in Regions 1 and 3, in accordance with Resolution 749 (WRC-07), to ensure the adequate protection of services to which the frequency band is allocated, and take appropriate actions APT Preliminary Views on AI 1.17: Issues between the broadcasting service and the mobile service In countries non-contracting Members to GE06 Agreement There is no need to change the current provisions in RR in force. (Method A2) Between countries Contracting Members and non-contracting Members to GE06 Agreement There is no need to change the current provisions in RR in force with the deletion of proposed draft new Resolution [JTG 5-6]. In countries Contracting Members to GE06 Agreement (Islamic Republic of Iran) There is no need to change the current provisions in RR in force. Mandatory arrangements to take account of a potential impact of the cumulative effect of interference from the MS to the BS, through draft Resolution 749 (Rev. WRC-12). (Method A1, Option III) This view was expressed by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

- Issues between the aeronautical radionavigation service in Region 1 and the mobile service in Region 3 There is no need to change the current provisions in RR in force with the deletion of proposed draft new Resolution [JTG 5-6]. - Issues between the fixed service and the mobile service There is no need to change the current provisions in RR in force with the deletion of proposed draft new Resolution [JTG 5-6]. - Revision of Resolution 749 APT Members support proposed draft revision of Resolution 749 which contained in the draft CPM Report. However, as a consequential action of the deletion of the draft new Resolution [JTG5-6], the footnote 2 on the modified title of Resolution 749(Rev. WRC-12) which cross-references the draft new Resolution [JTG5-6] should be deleted.

Agenda item 1.18: to consider extending the existing primary and secondary radiodetermination-satellite service (space-to-earth) allocations in the band 2 483.5-2500 MHz in order to make a global primary allocation, and to determine the necessary regulatory provisions based upon the results of ITU-R studies, in accordance with Resolution 613 (WRC-07) APT Preliminary Views on AI 1.18: APT Members support a worldwide primary radiodetermination-satellite service (space-to-earth) allocation subject to the condition that ITU-R studies confirm the required protection of, and compatibility with, incumbent services using existing primary allocations in the 2483.5-2500 MHz band. Any proposed new radio regulatory provisions that impact systems in Region 3 that are currently operating under the existing primary RDSS allocations or for which the filings have been submitted to ITU-BR, would not be considered by WRC-12. New RDSS systems should be subject to the application of a coordination threshold level of -129 dbw/m²/mhz enabling the protection of the existing services operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations.

Agenda Item 1.19: to consider regulatory measures and their relevance, in order to enable the introduction of software-defined radio and cognitive radio systems, based on the results of ITU-R studies, in accordance with Resolution 956 (WRC-07) APT Preliminary Views on AI 1.19: APT Members are of the view that SDR and CRS are not radiocommunication services as defined in Article 1 of the Radio Regulations, but SDR and CRS are technologies that can be implemented in systems of any radiocommunication services and there is no need for any specific frequency allocation in the Radio Regulations for any system of a radiocommunication service using SDR and/or CRS technologies.

APT Preliminary Views on AI 1.19: Any specific system using SDR and/or CRS technologies in an allocated frequency band shall be operated in accordance with the provisions of the Radio Regulations governing the use of that band. The introduction and operation of stations using SDR or CRS technologies in systems of any radiocommunication services should not impose any additional constraints to other services sharing the same band. With respect to SDR, APT Members support Method A (No change to the Radio Regulations and suppression of Resolution 956 (WRC-07)). With respect to CRS, APT Members support No change to the provisions of the Radio Regulations and suppression of Resolution 956 (WRC-07))

Agenda item 1.20: to consider the results of ITU-R studies and spectrum identification for gateway links for high altitude platform stations (HAPS) in the range 5 850-7 075 MHz in order to support operations in the fixed and mobile services, in accordance with Resolution 734 (Rev.WRC-07) APT Preliminary Views on AI 1.20: APT Members recognize outputs of ITU-R sharing studies for potential frequency identification of HAPS gateway links in the range 5 850-7 075 MHz which is allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis, in accordance with Resolution 734 (Rev. WRC-07). Adequate protection of the existing services allocated in the Radio Regulations and AP 30B Allotment Plan in this frequency band and BR database should be ensured. It should be ensured that no constraints or restrictions be imposed to the deployment of AP 30B transmitting earth station due to the fact that such deployment is general ly VSAT type application within entire service area of AP 30B Plan assignment. Furthermore, the development of the existing co-primary services such as GSO-FSS and FS and AP 30B Allotment Plan should not be constrained by HAPS gateway links.

Agenda item 1.25: Studies of possible bands for new allocations to the mobile-satellite service in the Earth-to-space and space-to-earth directions, with particular focus on the range 4 GHz to 16 GHz, taking into account sharing and compatibility, without placing undue constraints on existing services in this band, in accordance with Resolution 231 (WRC-07) APT Preliminary Views on AI 1.25: APT members considered the 6 candidate bands studied by ITU-R WP4C, taking into account that ITU-R has excluded all frequency bands related to Appendices 30, 30A and all bands related to FSS. APT Members did not support new candidate bands for consideration. Taking into account the current study conducted by ITU-R WP 4C of those candidate frequency bands to be considered for MSS allocation, many APT members are of the view that it is not feasible to implement MSS in the bands 7 055 7 250 MHz, 8400 8500 MHz and 10.5 10.6 GHz Further studies to continue

Agenda Item 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) Background: The advance publication, coordination, notification and recording procedures for frequency assignments pertaining to satellite networks are the regulatory foundation for space services. In application of these procedures, a number of issues were observed by various administrations and the Radiocommunication Bureau of the ITU (the Bureau). Administrations and the Bureau have been contributing to the improvement of the satellite network procedures, eliminating the deficiencies thereof and transforming the provisions in the Rules of Procedures into the Radio Regulations (RR).

About 18 regulatory issues have been identified, which include, among others, the following, for consideration at CPM11-2 and by WRC-12: Application of RR Nos. 11.41 and 11.42 (provisional/definitive recording of frequency assignments) Antenna gain contour covering area beyond submitted service area (Annex 2 to RR Appendix 4) Application of RR No. 5.510 Steerable beams (Annex 2 to RR Appendix 4) Harmonizing the text of the footnotes to RR Article 5 referring to RR No. 9.11A Resolution 49 (Rev.WRC-07) Clarification of bringing into use of assignments to satellite networks Status of frequency assignments initially recorded under RR No. 11.41 in case all required coordinations are completed after the assignments are recorded in the MIFR Harmonization of the text of the future proposed footnotes to RR Article 5 Application of the coordination arc trigger and of RR No. 9.41 in the GSO/GSO FSS coordination under RR No. 9.7 in the frequency bands 6/4 GHz and 14/10/11/12 GHz Comments under RR Nos. 9.51 and 9.52 as applied to coordination under RR No. 9.7 Clarification of the application of RR No. 11.49

International Preparatory Work First session of the CPM (held in November, 2007) decided, among others, the structure of draft CPM Report as well as allocation of the agenda items to various ITU-R Working Parties/ Task Groups. Second session of the CPM (CPM11-2) is scheduled to be held from 14 to 25 February, 2011 at Geneva. The CPM11-2 would consider and finalise the CPM Report based on proposals from administrations, Report of the Special Committee on regulatory and procedural matters and Draft CPM Report.

Way Forward. Contributing to the work of NPC and its Working Groups, with a view to protecting and projecting national view-points on each agenda item. Working together with other countries in Asia Pacific region to achieve the best possible results through the process of coordination at APG meetings. Negotiating compromises and harmonisation of views on contentious issues to safeguard the national interests. Projection of national proposals/ interests at the CPM11-2 and subsequently at WRC-12.

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