1. November 2012
Project: IEEE P Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
Submission Title: Discussion document on next steps for creating a standard on THz Communications
Date Submitted: 14. November 2012
Source: Thomas Kürner Company TU Braunschweig
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Abstract: The document lists a few items for discussion on the future of the IG THz. Possible use case models for consideration in a possible Study Group are introduced
Purpose: Information of IG THz
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2. November 2012
Authors: Thomas Kürner (TU Braunschweig) David Britz (AT&T Shannon Labs) Katsuhiro Ajito (NTT Corp.) Iwao Hosako (NICT)
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3. Possible Usage Models for THz Communications
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Possible Usage Models for THz Communications
„Fixed“ THz WLANS with limited beamsteering
Server farms
In-room multi user WLANS
Multi-processor gaming stations
4kx4k TV/in-room entertainment WLANs
Business kiosk video download
„Mobile“ THz WLANs with full active beamsteering and phase control
Pedestrian plazas in buildings
Broadband stadium access
Automotive
[Rail, Airplane]
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4. Further Questions to be discussed
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Further Questions to be discussed
Are existing / (at 60 GHz) MACs are able to carry a THz PHY?
Or do we need do look into other MAC-Protocols?
Signalling overhead in conjunction with high data rates
How does a I/O interface look like?
Are there any wireless backhaul issues?
Which usage models will inherently avoid interference with passive services?
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