W ireless and I nternetworking S ystems E xperimentation LAB oratory

1. Wireless and Internetworking SystemsExperimentation LABoratory Communications Research Centre / Industry Canada Terrestrial Wireless Systems Branch (VPTWS) Manager: Luc Boucher

2. Created: Q1, 1999 Purpose: Provide a versatile testbed to support wireless and wireline/wireless measurements, experiments and development Target Clients: CRC Research groups Spectrum Engineering (Industry Canada) DND Universities Industry OVERVIEW

3. Test new wireless concepts, prototypes, modules (e.g., modem) Evaluate/Compare competing technologies (standards) Demonstrate leading edge communication systems Experiment with new technologies and frequency bands to support the development of policy, regulations and standards (e.g., 60 GHz) Test Internetworking (wireline/wireless networks interconnection) FUNCTIONS

4. Provide CRC with a tool to evaluate new concepts and ideas (CRC research support) Provide additional revenues to CRC by collaborating with and/or conducting experiments for various departments and industry Include demonstration/test components and research components HOW ? => By providing a versatile infrastructure FUNCTIONS (Cont.)

5. High speed wired Network Infrastructure (ATM & Ethernet) Wireless LAN (2.4 GHz) to support the development of wireless IP secure voice and data (DND/CSE) Wireless video-on-demand server (MPEG-1, MPEG-2) Experimental LMCS link at 29 GHz (foliage study) Other RF links to be added soon (Harris 38 GHz, MILTON 5 GHz, 60 GHz experimental link, etc.) IMPLEMENTED INFRASTRUCTURE

6. WISELAB Network Connections (drawing)

7. 60 GHz studies and experimental deployment (IC Spectrum Engineering project) - (more at the end) Support RABC and Industry Canada in the 50-70 GHz policy definition (IC Spectrum Engineering, Harris, CRC) - (more at the end) Wireless TCP/IP Studies and experimentation (IC Spectrum Engineering project) Concordia - Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) support Multimedia Deployment in the North of Ontario (FedNor – pending) Support for the Mobile Home Care Platform (MHCP) Pilot Project CURRENT PROJECTS & CONTRACTS

8. Collaborative work and support to NCIT (National Capital Institute of Telecommunications) Development of an impulse response measurement system with a mobile van (for propagation measurements) Experimentation with higher data rate (> 10 Mbps) and higher frequency bands Development of a Broadband Channel Simulator (all based on finding funding) FUTURE PLANS

9. Broadband Channel Simulator (drawing)

10. WISELAB brings to its clients a large array of resources, expertise and support equipment by working closely with the CRC research laboratories WISELAB =JOINT ACTIVITY BETWEEN CRC GROUPS

11. Subsystems or modules (e.g., antenna sub-systems, power amplifiers, modems, etc.) can be "plugged" into a wireless system and be tested in an integrated manner. Complete wireless systems can be tested for interconnectivity, including access to the information highway in a wireless/wireline environment. Performance and interference effects of wireless systems operating under various conditions can be studied and evaluated to provide information to support the development of policy, regulations and standards, and to facilitate frequency coordination. WISELAB POSSIBLE USES

12. CRC has a mandate to conduct wireless communications research. CONCLUSIONS • WISELAB will become an invaluable tool for testing and demonstrating new concepts and technologies for CRC, its partners and its customers. • “We are Open for Business”

13. Work conducted in support of RABC - FWCC - SC-C • Study on the “Frequency Allocations and Emerging Applications in the 50 to 70 GHz bands ” • Presentation will be made at the Fixed Wireless Communications Committee meeting, Sub-committee C, afternoon of December 16 th • Characteristics of the millimeter wave channel and technical considerations • Overview of the 50-70 GHz millimeter wave band allocations and usage in various countries • Applications of the 50-70 GHz millimeter wave frequencies + products in development • Research and development in various countries & Conclusions • Study Sponsored by Industry Canada, CRC and Harris

14. 1994 Proposed rule: “Use of Radio Frequency above 40 GHz for new Radio Applications” 1995 “International Harmonization of Frequency Bands above 40 GHz” Allocated these bands (up to 150 GHz) to various applications (unlicensed, licensed, radar, etc) Service Rules (permitting usage) established for: Unlicensed Band at 59-64 GHz (spectrum etiquette) Vehicle Radar 76-77 GHz Commercial systems available at 59-61 GHz (OC-3 available, OC-12 in development by Harmonix Corp.) Currently very active in preparation of WRC-2000 with proposals to modify the allocations above 71 GHz UNITED STATES(Docket 94-124 & RM-8308)

15. CEPT / ERC - 1990 Recommendation T/R 22-03:54.25 - 66 GHz recommended for terrestrial fixed and mobile systems (Cordless LAN, MBS, WLAN, road communications, etc.) CEPT / ERO - European Radiocommunications Office Report 25 - Harmonization of the spectrum in Europe - currently up to 105 GHz (harmonized by 2008) - have established a committee to look above 105 GHz European Union - association of various companies and research organizations to support research, e.g., RACE II - Mobile Broadband System (MBS) (completed in 1995), then followed by the ACTS - MEDIAN project = 155 Mbps in the 60 GHz band EUROPE

16. United Kingdom (UK) UK released in 1997 its report on current and future issues affecting spectrum use (“Strategy for the Future Use of the Radio Spectrum in the UK”). The report includes allocations in the millimeter wave band, up to 105 GHz. UK currently licenses the 58 GHz band on an uncoordinated basis ( “relaxed licensing regime” = applicants simply notify the RA) Plans to open spectrum for digital usage at 50, 52 and 55GHz for 2000. UK and Finland: commercial systems available (e.g., Nokia, Silverstone) 10-20 Mbps 500 m to 1.5 km UNITED KINGDOM, FINLAND

17. 60GHz band is being considered for small power communication systems mainly indoor use. Final decision expected early 2000. Extensive research conducted for indoor WLAN in the 60 GHz (started in 1993 at the CRLab in Japan) 50GHz is used for low power (less than 10mW) ad-hoc communications for analog video and digital video transmissions with “easy license procedure” 76 GHz for automobile collision avoidance radars JAPAN

18. The 50 GHz band has been established for some years now and has quite a few systems in operation in Australia The 58 GHz band plan has only just been introduced earlier this year to mainly support new operations in PCS Collaborative research program (research institutions) - 100 Mbps WLAN at 60 GHz AUSTRALIA

19. Frequency Regulation (for 59-64 GHz, 76-77 GHz): “currently in the hands of the policy people with the intention of harmonizing with the US” RABC, FWCC, SC-C Only “experimental frequencies” available at this time No research, no products at this time There were plans for indoor propagation measurements at 60 GHz as part of a CITR/CRC/BNR project - but was cancelled. Measurements made only up to 40 GHz This project - sponsored by Spectrum Engineering (Industry Canada), Harris and CRC CANADA

20. United States: “The FCC proposes to open for commercial development the millimeter wave band above 40 GHz … The commission believes the proposal will stimulate new applications of radio technology for the American public, facilitate technology transfer from the military sector, and create opportunities for economic growth and jobs” UK considers new spectrum allocations as a catalyst for growth in the UK economy. The Radiocommunication Agency (RA) estimates that in 95/96, over 400,000 UK jobs were in the radio-based industries. The Radio Industry = Create Economic Growth and JOBS

21. CRC can play a role in providing research and development in these bands, with the support of the Canadian industry Current support: CRC Industry Canada (Spectrum Engineering) Harris (in kind - link at 38 GHz to be added to the testbed infrastructure) Request for funding (financial or in-kind) to establish a strong research and development base in the 50-70 GHz Research and Development funding needed in Canada

22. Benefits Opening new frequency bands create economic opportunities Research and Development will position Canada advantageously on the International market Technical Expertise development via CRC and NCIT (master and PhD students) Conclusions Invest in your future BENEFITS & CONCLUSIONS