FEU wants broadband_spectrum_for_PPDR

FEU Dr. Dieter Nuessler

Federation of the European Union Fire Officer Associationswww.f-e-u.org

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Mission critical communication: Need for broadband spectrum for

Public Protection and Disaster Relief

Dr. Dieter NuesslerPresident of FEU



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Content

• Goal of the presentation

• References

• Definitions– PPDR

– Mission Critical Operations

– Mission Critical Information

– Mission Critical Communications

• Current status in the European Union

• Needs

• Conclusion



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Goal of the presentation

• The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) will discuss about allocation of spectrum for mission critical communication in Geneva, Switzerland, from 2 to 27 November 2015.

• Until then we have to convince the regulators in our countries that we need spectrum to allow state-of-the-art data exchange in critical missions.

• Report about the current initiative in the European Union

• Are there similar activities in America, Australia, South Africa, Russian Federation ?



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References:

Presentation based ona TCCA presentation [Jeppe Jepsen]

The TETRA and Critical Communications Association (TCCA) is the sector association representing the interests of over 160 public and private users, operators and

manufacturers of mission critical communication services, hardware and software.

Also key statements taken from MotorolaWhite paper: MISSION CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS: DESIGNED TO A TOUGHER STANDARD

http://www.tandcca.com

http://www.motorolasolutions.com/web/Business/Products/Two-way%20Radios/Portable%20Radios/APX%207000/_Document/Mission_Critical_Communications_Tougher_White_Paper.pdf



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What is ‘mission critical operations’ ?

• ‘Mission critical operations’ for PPDR organisations address situations where human life and goods (rescue operations, law enforcement) and other values for society are at risk, especially when time is a vital factor.



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What is ‘mission critical information’ ?

• Vital information for PPDR about event type, resources (teams, appliances, material), victims (triage), support functions (hospitals, law enforcement) etc. to succeed with the operation.



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What is ‘mission critical communication’ ?

• ‘Mission critical communication solutions’ therefore means that PPDR needs secure, reliable and available communication and as a consequence cannot afford the risk of having failures in their individual and group communication (e.g. voice and data or video transmissions).



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What is ‘mission critical communication’ ?

• Mission critical communications include communication hardware, software, as well as radio frequency band (spectrum) capacity to transmit and share information between field units and command centres.

• Reliability, availability, stability and security of mobile communication is vital to ensure continuous availability of functions critical for society.



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Mobile data - Current status

• Private users rely on mobile data provided by the public cellular market



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MotorolaWhite paper MISSION CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS: DESIGNED TO A TOUGHER STANDARD



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Current status in the European Union

• We have a dedicated PPDR spectrum for voice – Emergency services throughout Europe use a part of

380-400 MHz spectrum • TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio)

– Specifically designed for use by government agencies, emergency services, for public safety networks, trail transportation (train radios), transport services and the military

• TETRAPOL

• We do not have a dedicated PPDR spectrum for data



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Needs

• There is a need for video– Video helps experts in safe locations or

command centers (Cold Zones) to manage and provide guidance to those in Hot Zones

– Video increases officer safety by enabling interactive consultation with experts

remotely for on site advice and support – Video from site portable cameras carried

into Hot Zones or confined spaces can be sent to commander and remote experts.



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Needs

• There is a need for situational awareness– Broadband Technology coupled with today’s smart devices provides

enhanced situation awareness to the first responders

– These include augmented reality, intelligent sensing, en-route mapping of deployed assets, automated case processing, etc.



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ITU RegionsКарта світу, що поділена на регіони Міжнародного

телекомунікаційного союзу

• Region 1: – Europe– Russian Federation– Africa– Middle East– Mongolia

• Region 2: – USA & Canada– Greenland– Middle America– South America– Some Eastern Pacific Islands

• Region 3: – Asia-Pacific

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in its International Radio Regulations, divides the world into three ITU regions for the purposes of managing the global radio spectrum.

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Conclusion

• We do not have a dedicated PPDR spectrum for data– Emergency services have an increasing demand for

access to mobile broadband data services for their PPDR operations.

– The establishment of mission critical mobile broadband data services requires a frequency band located below 1 GHz.

– An opportunity is opening at 700 MHz.



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Background

• WRC-12 adopted Resolution 232 (WRC-12) relating to the allocation of the frequency band 694‑790 MHz in Region 1 to the Mobile Service, except aeronautical Mobile Service

• This band is already allocated to the mobile service in Regions 2 and 3.• The frequency band 694‑790 MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting

service on a primary basis in all three ITU Regions.

• WRC-12 adopted Resolution 646 (WRC-12) which encouraged administrations, for the purpose of achieving regionally harmonized frequency bands, to consider certain identified frequency bands on a regional basis for public protection and disaster relief (PPDR) solutions



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Challenges

• It is evident that spectrum regulators in some countries plan to auction all available 700 MHz bandwidth to the highest commercial bidder.

• In such cases, Emergency Services will be forced to purchase capacity from a commercial cellular network operator. They will have to share capacity with business and the general public, even during major incidents where life and property are at stake.

• Experience shows that commercial operators are unable to guarantee the availability, security and stability of communications especially during times when good communications are needed most.



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Australia



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Russian Federation



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South Africa



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A 20 MHz allocation of 700 MHz spectrum will ensure that Canada’s citizens will be able to receive the best possible public safety services, and that Canadian industry has opportunity to be competitive in this important domestic and global market. Responders need the right tools to protect and save lives. Public safety’s voice must be heard.

Canada

Deputy Chief William (Bill) Moore, Chair Canadian Interoperability Technology Interest Group (CITIG)



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Conclusion:Spectrum saves lives

• States are responsible for the infrastructure they provide to face all kind of situation. – Among these infrastructures,

communication networks are more and more critical and need to remain available in any cases.

– In several crisis and events through the past ten years public networks were overloaded, shut down or inoperative



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Let‘s join forces and lobby for broadband spectrum



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Thanks for your attention

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