1. Critical Communication activities in ATIS
Document No:
GSC(14)18_011
Source:
ATIS
Contact:
Dr. Farrokh Khatibi, Qualcomm
Agenda Item:
7.6
Critical Communication activities in ATIS
Dr. Farrokh Khatibi, Director of Engineering, Qualcomm
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2. Critical Communication
General Types of Critical Communication
North America Example
ATIS Standards Role*
Citizen-to-Authority
E9-1-1; NG9-1-1; Multimedia Emergency Services (MMES); SMS Text to 9-1-1; Over-The-Top (OTT) Services
E9-1-1 for wireline, wireless, VoIP, NGN, NG9-1-1 in ESIF, PTSC, WTSC, NGIIF; MMES, SMS Text to 9-1-1, and OTT in WTSC and ESIF
Authority-to-Citizen
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS); Emergency Notification System (ENS)
CMAS and ENS for wireless in WTSC; ENS for wireline voice in NGIIF, PTSC
Authority-to-Authority
Public Safety LTE 700 MHz; Emergency Telecommunication Service (ETS)** (Priority Services in support of National Security & Emergency Preparedness)
PS LTE 700 MHz in WTSC; ETS in PTSC, WTSC, and NGIIF
* See Supplementary Slides for details regarding the relevant ATIS Committees
** Note: ETS is also referred as NGN Government ETS (NGN GETS)
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3. Citizen-to-Authority Communication
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4. Citizen-to-Authority Communication
Completed standardization of IMS originating calls to an Emergency Services IP network (ESInet) and Legacy Selective Router (SR)
Completed a joint effort with TIA to develop the first U.S. SMS Text to standards solution (J-STD-110) in March 2013
Allows any end user device with SMS capabilities and a valid SMS subscription to launch a text message communication with a PSAP
Provides a multi-carrier, multi-vendor, multi-PSAP nationwide solution with a vendor-neutral common architecture
Implemented by carriers in May 2014
ATIS will continue developing solutions for Multimedia Emergency Services (MMES: beyond just text) and the evolution to NG9-1-1
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5. Citizen-to-Authority Communication
Completed an operational guide to the National Emergency Number Association’s (NENA’s) i3 standard to support interface from IMS-originating networks to NENA’s ESInets
Working on an IMS911 service architecture to map the IMS functional components and functions into NENA’s i3 ESInet
Working on a standard to support location conveyance to Over-The-Top (OTT) Services for emergency services
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6. Authorities-to-Citizens communications
Completed multiple Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) deliverables (also known as Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs))
Delivers alerts issued by the President, those involving immediate threats to safety/life, and AMBER alerts (missing people)
Currently developing CMAS standards in support of international roaming and Canadian requirements
Aligned with 3GPP specifications
An example of the results of this effort is available in this news story
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7. Authorities-to-Citizens communications
Working with Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) fourth Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council (CSRIC IV) to establish requirements for Enhanced WEA and next generation WEA (see the Regulatory Activities slide for more information)
In June 2014, completed report to the FCC on requirements and standards related to WEA testing
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8. Authorities-to-Authorities Communication
ATIS is a member of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) and is supporting public safety mission critical voice requirements for the 700 MHz LTE broadband networks via modifications to existing and development of new 3GPP and ATIS standards
ATIS’ objective is to ensure a global standard is developed by a global organization to fulfill Public Safety requirements of countries around the globe
ATIS is providing a platform where North American (NA) requirements can be discussed towards the goal of capturing them in 3GPP specifications
ATIS, in collaboration with TIA, is also working on a standard for Public Safety Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTT) voice interoperation between Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and LTE Systems
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9. Authorities-to-Authorities Communication
ATIS continues to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), standardizing Government Priority industry requirements and providing input into other fora (e.g., ITU, IETF, 3GPP, BBF)
Government priority services defines network capabilities that increase the probability that critical government personnel have access to essential services (voice, video, data) during times of access and network congestion
Active work items include:
LTE and IMS Priority Parameters for Supporting National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) Priority Communications
Dynamic Priority for Next Generation Secure Communications
LTE Access Network Security Requirements for NS/EP NGN Priority Services
Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Call Flows for NGN GETS (ETS)
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10. New Category: DEVICE-TO-DEVICE
3GPP and other SDOs are working to enable direct communication between users/devices, with the initial focus on public safety. ATIS is participating in these activities and providing requirements/input for Device-to-Device (D2D) Proximity Services
Potential future topics:
Secured M2M Communication (e.g., Smart Grid)
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
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11. IP TRANSITION Related Activities
ATIS is deeply engaged in the transition to All-IP networks
With this transition, the infrastructure associated with public safety must be taken into account since legacy technologies/ services are still in wide use as critical infrastructure by public safety and industrial customers; examples include:
Alarm circuits to local fire and police departments 
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) circuits to towers and alarms
Circuits that monitor railroad crossings
Circuits for sensors at gas and power company locations
Meter and alarming circuits related to power grid
Circuits supporting underground communications
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12. IP TRANSITION Related Activities
ATIS launched a Public Safety-Related Applications (PSRA) Task Force and has developed a preliminary view of the current environment and challenges
PSRAs involve a diverse set of agencies with unique requirements
In most cases, circuit records (only) do not provide sufficient data on the underlying applications
Many existing requirements are based on the characteristics of the legacy copper network
Feedback with relevant industry groups and associations is necessary to develop transitional and future solutions
Sharing of the findings and customer education are essential
Outreach with other organizations was initiated to collaboratively address this topic
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13. ATIS role in NA regulatory activities
ATIS is a member of the FCC’s fourth Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council (CSRIC IV)
Provides recommendations and critical input to the FCC to ensure optimal security and reliability of communications systems, including telecommunications, media, and public safety
ATIS has representation in many CSRIC WGs, as many are focused on ATIS deliverables and align with existing ATIS work plans
Multiple Working Groups (WGs) established to address a wide array of topics, including
NG (Text-to-911, Location Accuracy and Testing for Voice-over-LTE Networks, Specification for Indoor Location Accuracy Test Bed)
Wireless Emergency Alerts (Testing, Geographic Targeting, Message Content and Character Limitation)
Emergency Alert System (EAS)
Cybersecurity Best Practices
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14. ATIS role in NA regulatory activities
ATIS provides critical input to the FCC on various topics representing industry. Examples include:
Comments filed by ATIS to provide the FCC with feedback related to the deployment of text-to-911 and the work being conducted by ESIF-NGES and WTSC on these issues. (04/04/2014)
Letter sent by ATIS to the FCC TAC's Transition to IP Working Group to provide them with the PSTN Transition Focus Group Assessment and Recommendations (ATIS-I ) to assist them in the completion of the Working Group's mission. (04/01/2014)
Letter sent by ATIS on behalf of ESIF to CSRIC IV, Working Group 1, Task Group 3 to provide recommendations on regional test beds. (02/07/2014)
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Strategic Direction
Work in response to regulatory mandates and statutory changes
Provide guidance to the FCC on its NG9-1-1 and Multimedia Emergency Services to NG9-1-1 rulemaking efforts
Work proactively to support Public Safety needs and the 700 MHz public safety broadband network
Focus on regional needs (North America) and in coordination with global directions
Coordinate/collaborate with other organizations where appropriate (e.g., 3GPP, APCO, TIA, ITU, IETF, NPSTC, NENA, etc.)
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Challenges
Delivering standards to satisfy aggressive regulatory mandate target dates such that reliable implementations can be deployed (per target dates)
Ensure that standards for critical communications are developed in global standard organizations while supporting regional requirements
Regarding E9-1-1, the NG9-1-1 standards can get far ahead of deployments given that there are 6,000+ PSAPs in the United States and there are generally different deployment timeframes
Regarding MMES, develop a reliable solution that does not have the limitations of SMS, and define the interface to the PSAPs
Regarding OTT Services, anticipate the potential business relationship between the OTT service providers, the wireless carriers, and the public safety providers to ensure a reliable and encompassing solution
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17. GSC-18, 22-23 July 2014, Sophia Antipolis
Supplementary Slides
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18. ATIS Committee Missions
Wireless Technologies and Systems Committee (WTSC): WTSC develops and recommends standards and technical reports related to wireless and/or mobile services and systems, including service descriptions and wireless technologies. WTSC develops and recommends positions on related subjects under consideration in other North American, regional and international standards bodies.
Packet Technologies and Systems Committee (PTSC): PTSC develops and recommends standards related to services, architectures, and signaling, in addition to related subjects under consideration in other North American and international standards bodies.
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19. ATIS Committee Missions
Emergency Services Interconnection Forum (ESIF): ESIF provides a venue to facilitate the identification and resolution of technical and/or operational issues related to the interconnection of emergency services networks with other networks (e.g., wireline, cable, satellite, Internet, etc.).
Next Generation Interconnection Interoperability Forum (NGIIF): The NGIIF addresses next-generation network interconnection and interoperability issues associated with emerging technologies. Specifically, it develops operational procedures which involve the network aspects of architecture, disaster preparedness, installation, maintenance, management, reliability, routing, security, and testing between network operators. In addition, the NGIIF addresses issues which impact the interconnection of existing and next generation networks and facilitate the transition to emerging technologies.
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