WRC 2019 Agenda Items for WP 6A

This agenda item relates to consideration of an allocation of the frequency band 50-54 MHz to the amateur service in Region 1, in accordance with Resolution 658 [COM6/6] (WRC-15) which resolves to invite the 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference to consider the results of the studies below and take appropriate actions, including spectrum allocation, with the ITU-R to study spectrum needs and sharing with the mobile, fixed, radiolocation and broadcasting services.

The ITU-R is invited to study:

1. the spectrum needs in Region 1 for the amateur service
2. taking into account the spectrum needs, study sharing between the amateur service and the mobile, fixed, radiolocation and broadcasting services

This agenda item relates to consideration of possible upgrading of the secondary allocation to the meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) to primary status and a possible primary allocation to the Earth exploration-satellite service (space-to-Earth) in the frequency band 460-470 MHz, in accordance with Resolution 766 [COM6/8] (WRC-15).

The ITU-R is invited to study:

1. sharing and compatibility studies of such an upgrade while protecting existing primary fixed and mobile services
2. determine the appropriate pfd limit that would protect these existing primary services any upgrade to these services.

This agenda item considers the development of a regulatory framework for non-GSO FSS satellite systems that may operate in the frequency bands 37.5-39.5 GHz (space-to-Earth), 39.5-42.5 GHz (space-to-Earth), 47.2-50.2 GHz (Earth-to-space) and 50.4-51.4 GHz (Earth-to-space), in accordance with Resolution 159 [COM6/18] (WRC-15).

This includes studies of:

1. technical and operational issues and regulatory provisions to protect existing GSO networks in the FSS, MSS and BSS,
2. these studies shall focus exclusively on development of EPFD limits,
3. studies and development of sharing conditions between non-GSO systems in these bands,
4. studies relating to possible revision to Resolution 750 (Rev. WRC-15) to ensure protection of EESS (passive) from aggregate non-GSO FSS interference,
5. studies to protect the radio astronomy service in relevant bands from aggregate non-GSO FSS interference.

This agenda item relates to study of the spectrum needs for telemetry, tracking and command in the space operation service for non-GSO satellites with short duration missions, to assess the suitability of existing allocations to the space operation service and, if necessary, to consider new allocations, in accordance with Resolution 659 [COM6/19] (WRC-15).

The Resolution notes that short duration missions typically extend for less than 3 years.

The AI includes:

1. study of the spectrum requirements for TT&C in the space operation service for short duration missions,
2. to assess the suitability of existing space operation service allocations below 1 GHz taking into account current use and
3. if existing allocations are insufficient, conduct sharing and compatibility studies including mitigation techniques to protect incumbent services, both in-band and in adjacent bands, in order to consider possible new allocations or an upgrade to an existing allocations to the space operation service within 150.05 - 174 MHz and 400.15 - 420 MHz.

This agenda item relates to consideration of spectrum needs and regulatory provisions for the introduction and use of the Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS), in accordance with Resolution 426 [COM6/11] (WRC-15).

GADSS is intended to address the timely identification and location of an aircraft during all phases of flight as well as distress and emergency situations and to use existing and new applications to support search and rescue and flight data retrieval.

In particular:

1. to study terrestrial and satellite components including
   1. data requirements, radiocommunication requirements relating to safety of life applications, performance criteria
   2. existing allocations to determine whether additional spectrum is required
   3. studies on sharing and/or compatibility with existing services and
2. to study existing regulatory provisions to determine whether additional regulatory measures might be necessary.

This agenda item relates to taking necessary actions, as appropriate, to facilitate global or regional harmonized frequency bands to support railway radiocommunication systems between train and trackside within existing mobile service allocations, in accordance with Resolution 236 [COM6/12] (WRC-15).

The Resolution notes that Study Group 5 is studying relevant technical and operational characteristics for railway radiocommunication systems.

It also emphasizes that the provisions of Nos. 1.59 and 4.10 (relating to safety services) do not apply for railway radiocommunication systems.

The ITU-R is invited to study the spectrum needs, technical and operational characteristics and implementation of railway radiocommunication systems between train and trackside.

This agenda item relates to consideration of 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 [COM6/13] (WRC-15).

ITS systems are communication applications for the purpose of improving traffic management and assisting safe driving and the Resolution notes use of bands around 5.8 GHz for short range applications.

It also emphasizes that the provisions of Nos. 1.59 and 4.10 (relating to safety services) do not apply for railway radiocommunication systems.

The ITU-R is invited to carry out studies on technical and operational aspects of evolving ITS implementation using existing mobile-service allocations.

This agenda item relates to consideration of identification of frequency bands for the future development of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), including possible additional allocations to the mobile service on a primary basis, in accordance with Resolution 238 [COM6/20] (WRC-15). It calls for studies on frequency-related matters for IMT identification including possible additional allocations to the mobile services on a primary basis in portion(s) of the frequency range between 24.25 and 86 GHz.

The ITU-R is invited to study:

1. spectrum needs of IMT taking into account factors such as technical and operational parameters of IMT, deployment scenarios and time frames,
2. appropriate sharing and compatibility studies taking into account the protection of primary services, including adjacent bands where appropriate.

This agenda item relates to consideration of identification of frequency bands for use by administrations for the land-mobile and fixed services applications operating in the frequency range 275-450 GHz, in accordance with Resolution 767 [COM6/14] (WRC-15).

The ITU-R is invited to:

1. identify the technical and operational characteristics of systems in the land-mobile and fixed services operating above 275 GHz,
2. to study these system's spectrum needs,
3. to develop propagation models appropriate for this frequency range to support compatibility analysis between land-mobile, fixed and passive services,
4. to conduct sharing studies between these services while maintaining protection of the passive services in 5.565, and
5. to identify candidate frequency bands for the land-mobile and fixed services taking into account the results of 1-4 above.

This agenda item relates to compatibility of IMT and BSS (sound) in the frequency band 1 452-1 492 MHz in Regions 1 and 3.

The Resolution invites the ITU-R to:

1. undertake appropriate regulatory and technical studies of compatibility between these two services, in particular between IMT and BSS earth stations
2. prepare regulatory actioin that could be taken based upon these studies that coudl facilitate the long-term stability of IMT and BSS(sound) in this band

This could then be used, where appropriate, to determine the need for bilateral coordination.

This agenda item relates to urgent studies within the ITU-R and in particular studies concerning Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) for electric vehicles:

1. to assess the impact of WPT for electric vehicles on radiocommunication services and
2. to study harmonized frequency ranges which would minimize the impact on radiocommunication services of WPT.