1. Activities in CEPT (European Spectrum Regulation) for Applications in Transport and Traffic Telematics including Sensors
Automotive Radar Sensors for Semi-Automatic and Autonomous Driving and Parking Systems, February 21-23, 2017, Wolfsburg, Germany
Thomas Weber, ECO, Spectrum Management

2. Content
Organisation in CEPT dealing with TTT applications incl. sensors
Road tolling and Smart Tachographs in MHz
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz RLAN in vehicles (incl. cars)
ITS in MHz
ITS GHz
Sensors GHz
Sensors NB GHz and GHz
Sensors > 95 GHz
3GPP V2X and 5G mandate
Other

3. Communications Committee Communications Office
Structure of the CEPT ECC
Electronic
Communications Committee
Chairman: E. Fournier (F)
Vice-Chairmen: S. Pastukh (RUS) J. Afonso (POR)
European
Communications Office
Director: P. Christensen (DNK)
Deputy Director: B. Espinosa (F)
Steering Group
WG FM
Frequency
Management
Chairman:
T. Weilacher (D)
Vice-Chairmen:
C. Reis (POR)
S. Talbot (G)
WG SE
Spectrum
Engineering
K. Loew (D)
J. Duque (POR) k. Bejuk (HRV)
WG CPG
Conference
Preparatory Group
A. Kühn (D)
Vice-Chairman:
G. Osinga (HOL)
WG NaN
Numbering
and Networks
J. Vallesverd
(NOR)
E. Greenberg (G)
F. Dragomir (ROU)
IMT-Matters
S. Green (G)
D. Doriana Guiducci (I)
ECC PT1

5. Road tolling and Smart Tachographs in 5795-5815 MHz
MHz – currently limited to road tolling applications in Europe
New European Legislation for Smart Tachographs published – Introduction in early 2019
Studies in CEPT to include Smart Tachographs in the frequency regulation (EU and CEPT)
Smart Tachographs include roadside inspections (vehicle-vehicle and roadside-vehicle) – the studies cover these new use cases
Additional studies to take into account road tolling, general RLAN use, RLAN use in cars, ITS in the 5 GHz range to ensure future co-existence (no change of the regulation intended but equipment improvements may be necessary)

6. RLAN in vehicles – Possibility under the current regulations
Explanatory paper published (ref. In ERC/REC 70-03)

7. ITS and Urban Rail systems
Revision of ECC Decision (08)01 and ECC Recommendation (08)01 is intended
Urban Rail and ITS to share frequencies (Urban Rail to be under the ITS frequency regulation)
Urban Rail CBTC in MHz – with some focus on MHz - no application to be excluded from any frequency range
Scope/Conditions: under the current coexistence studies (based on IEEE /11p/ ETSI G5) and focusing on Urban Rail Systems
Analysis together with ETSI. A new ECC Report to accompany the revision making of the ECC Decision
Technology solution to be found in ETSI
Frequency range
Usage
Regulation
5 905 MHz to 5 925 MHz
Future ITS applications
ECC Decision (08)01
5 875 MHz to 5 905 MHz
ITS safety
(not limited to road safety!)
ECC Decision (08)01 Commission Decision
5 855 MHz to 5 875 MHz
ITS non-safety applications
ECC Recommendation(08)01

8. 63-64 GHz
Major review started for GHz
The aim is to find a better harmonisation approach for all applications under general authorisation regime - no indoor restriction anymore. The least restrictive regulation should be achieved, also to provide more suitable possibilities for WiGig and 5G backhauling
Quite limited number of licensed FS links, mostly in the range GHz
More attractive regulatory solutions under general authorisations outside of Europe
Modified channelization arrangement for WiGig could take better into account ITS in GHz
Partition of the spectrum between FS, ITS, and SRD applications under license-exemption under consideration
In this context: ITS in GHz may be questioned

9. Sensors GHz
Studies completed for GHz Fixed Radars vs Automotive Radars-ECC Report 262
Regulatory framework will be revised. Aim: Ensure future coexistence conditions
Detailed technical parameters (e.g. radar dwell times and duty cycles for fixed radars) maybe best reflected in the harmonised standard (EN for fixed radars), and that the Rec (an additional paragraph under frequency issues) and the EC Decision for SRDs (referring to the harmonised standard under RE-D or equivalent, possible proposal in the 7th update) refer to the harmonised standard. A solution in the standard alone is not enough since a requirement set out in the standard also needs at least a reference in the regulation
Inclusion of the parameters in the standard has the benefit that the parameters will only apply to new products (no issue with ‘grandfathering’ of older fixed radars)

10. Sensors GHz
77-81 GHz has been designated for long term solution in Europe – though GHz -> no time limitation in Europe
ECC Decision (04)03 will be reviewed in 2017 (ordinary review – takes place each 5 years – no real changes envisaged yet)
Global implementation overview
Implemented: CEPT, Marocco, Algeria, Katar, Macao, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia
Important countries missing – processes are triggered but no regulation published yet.
USA: proposal for rule change – timetable is unclear (some OEMs/vendors don’t want to give up 24 GHz, change of the administration…)
Canada and Brazil follow the FCC
China: study triggered in Target: SRRC /SRTC new regulation
Japan: will follow outcome under AI 1.18 of WRC-15
Note that implementation of WRC-15 results may take about 2 years.

11. Sensors > 95 GHz
A considerable part of the spectrum above 100 GHz shows entries for passive services.
FCC action noted - Opening GHz to Commercial Use – FCC
A potential demand is seen for sensor applications, also within the automotive field. New ETSI proposal (Srdoc) for UWB radiodetermination applications within the frequency range 120GHz to 260GHz in preparation (will it include automotive?)
There are no existing military applications above 100 GHz
The allocation status is identical for all three ITU-R regions.
Fixed Service channelisation arrangements in preparation for GHz and GHz bands in CEPT
A promising frequency option could be GHz (with radiolocation, amateur and RAS allocations) while there is also a radiolocation allocation up to GHz (above 141 GHz, also FS and MS allocations)
It’s the right time to report/set out demand NOW

12. 3GPP V2V/V2X
Agenda Item 1.12 to consider possible global or regional harmonized frequency bands, to the maximum extent possible, for the implementation of evolving Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) under existing mobile-service allocations, in accordance with Resolution 237 (WRC-15);
CEPT received so far no direct contribution on 3GPP V2V/V2X
5.9 GHz: all existing studies based on IEEE /11p/ ETSI G5
The press release from 3GPP confirms that the two intended communication configurations (with or without base stations) use a dedicated carrier for V2V communications, meaning the target band is only used for these V2V communications
ACEA (European car manufacturers association) on the topic of spectrum redundancy for ITS and coexistence between ITS-G5 and LTE-V2X. Expresses the concept of spectrum redundancy to maintain the exclusivity of 5.9 GHz to ITS-G5 while offering an opportunity in to LTE-V2X
CEPT received from the European Commission a 5G mandate incl GHz

13. Policy Opinion (ITS G5 vs 3GPP)
No immediate need to take any regulatory action
Many stakeholders raised concerns that competing technologies in MHz could impact on interoperability and utility of this band.
Regulation: it is important to be technology neutral. Considering which technology is most suitable for safety-related ITS is not a spectrum policy matter.
However, if the current debate over coexistence of technologies in this spectrum band is not resolved, it may be appropriate to consider if any action is needed – for example by referring the matter to the relevant European standardization body.

14. Other activities (automotive field)
CEPT studying amendments of the UWB regulations for vehicular access systems and also additional alternative mitigations to be used in vehicular use cases -> new options
Wireless Power Transmission (WPT): for electrical cars
Compatibility studies
Target: relaxation of limits for inductive applications (e.g. in kHz)

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