Objectives of ITU-R Study GroupsStructure of Study GroupsRadiocommunication AssemblyScope of Study GroupsSome key areas of standardizationITU-R Recommendations, Reports and HandbooksPresentation

ensure the rational, equitable, efficient and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum by all radiocommunication services, including those using the geostationary-satellite or other satellite orbits,

carry out studies without limit of frequency range and adopting Recommendations on radiocommunication matters.

(ref. Article 12 of Constitution)Role of ITU-R

Role of ITU-RRole conducted through (inter alia):

World (and Regional) Radiocommunication ConferencesApproval of Recommendations by Member States

Technical studies are requiredwhich are conducted in Study Groups

Principal Tasks of ITU-R Study GroupsDevelop technical bases for WRCs (and RRCs)Develop Recommendationse.g. CPM process for WRCsInternational voluntary Standards on:spectrum management, satellite orbits, frequency sharingsystem characteristics and operationITU-R represents: International focal point for the standardization of wireless systemsCompile Reports and Handbooks

ITU-R Study GroupsGroups of experts (> 1500)from ITU membershipCurrently 6 Study GroupsSubordinate groupsWorking PartyTask GroupRapporteur GroupJoint .Coordination Committee for VocabularySpecial Committee (regulatory/procedural)CPM - Conference Preparatory MeetingMember StatesSector MembersAssociatesRegional/National SDOse.g. ETSI, IECUN bodiese.g. WHO, WMOIndustry forae.g. WiMAXRegional Frequency Managemente.g. CEPTSG 1:Spectrum managementSG 3:Radiowave propagationSG 4:Satellite servicesSG 5: Terrrestrial servicesSG 6:Broadcasting serviceSG 7:Science services

ITU-R Study GroupsSG 1: Spectrum managementSG 3: Radiowave propagationSG 4: Satellite servicesSG 5: Terrestrial servicesSG 6: Broadcasting serviceSG 7: Science services

Radiocommunication AssemblyAdopts Study Group work programmesApproves ITU-R Resolutionsworking proceduresspecific aspects of Study Group responsibility Approves RecommendationsEstablishes ITU-R Study Groups (and elects their chairmen/vice-chairmen)

Study Group 1Spectrum managementPrinciples and techniques forspectrum managementsharing criteriaspectrum monitoringlong-term strategies for spectrum utilization

Study Group 3Radiowave propagationPropagation in ionized and non-ionized mediaDevelopment of prediction methods

Study Group 4Satellite servicesSystems and performance in FSS, BSS, MSS and RDSSEfficient orbit/spectrum utilization for FSS, BSS, MSS and RDSSIP Global broadband Internet access via satelliteEarly warning and relief operations

Study Group 5Terrestrial servicesIMT-2000 and IMT-AdvancedFixed, mobile, portable and nomadic communications, including BWA, RLANs, HAPSMaritime and aeronautical servicesRadiodetermination serviceAmateur serviceSDR and CRs

Study Group 6Broadcasting serviceProgramme productionProgramme assemblyDeliveryReception quality

Study Group 7Science servicesSystems for space operation, space research, Earth exploration and meteorologyRadio astronomyStandard frequency and time signals

ITU-R Study Groups on InternetSee: http://www.itu.int/ITU-R/go/rsg

SG Web Page Structure(using SG 7 as a sample)

Current key priorities in ITU-R Standardizationinclude:Emergency communicationsEnvironmental monitoring

EmergencyCommunicationsPrediction and Detection: Meteorological services (Met-Aids, Met-Sat); Earth Exploration Satellite ServiceAlerting: Amateur service; Broadcasting services (terrestrial and satellite); fixed services (terrestrial and satellite); Mobile services (land, satellite, maritime)Damage assessment and Relief: Amateur service; Broadcasting services (terrestrial and satellite); fixed services (terrestrial and satellite); Mobile services (land, satellite, maritime); Earth Exploration Satellite ServiceRegulatory roleStandardization role

EmergencyCommunicationsDatabases relating to safety of life and rescue operationsavailable frequencies for use in emergency situations and guidelines on the management of radiocommunications (Res 647 (WRC-07), Res ITU-R 53)Maritime mobile Access and retrieval System (MARS)Regionally Harmonized Frequency Bands for Public Protection and Disaster Reliefpreferred frequency bands listed in Res 646 (WRC-03)Study Group activitiesspectrum management guidelines Recommendations, Reports, Handbooks providing technical basis for development and operation of the radiocommunication services used in the various phases of emergency and disaster situations

Climate changeITU-Rs standardization role on monitoring and mitigating the effects of climate change is very closely linked with that on Emergency CommunicationsThrough its responsibility for international spectrum management, ITU-R provides interference-free spectrum and satellite orbits for climate monitoringCooperates with UN agencies (e.g. WMO) and international and national organizations involved with climate change

Climate changeStudy Groups develop Recommendations, Reports and Handbooks onoperation of radio systems for environmental monitoring, including climate change; e.g. ITU/WMO Handbook on Use of Radio spectrum for meteorology: weather, water and climate monitoring and predictionfacilitating the introduction and operation of low-energy systems; e.g. analogue to digital broadcastingSatellite-based remote sensors (passive and active) are main tools for obtaining environmental data for climate monitoringSystems belonging toEarth exploration satellite serviceMeteorological-satellite serviceMeteorological aids serviceform backbone of the WMO Global Climate Observing System

Study GroupProductsTechnical bases for WRC (and RRC) CPM ReportITU-R RecommendationsReports and Handbooks

Table of contents of the CPM Report to WRC-111.Maritime and Aeronautical issues2.Radiolocation and Amateur issues3.Fixed, Mobile and Broadcasting issues4.Science issues5.Satellite issues6.Future work programme and other issuesChapters of CPM ReportWRC-11 Agenda items1.2, 1.19, 2, 4, 8.1, 8.21.3, 1.4, 1.9, 1.101.14, 1.15, 1.21, 1.231.5, 1.8, 1.17, 1.20, 1.221.6, 1.11, 1.12, 1.16, 1.241.7, 1.13, 1.18, 1.25, 7

Study GroupProductsTechnical bases for WRC (and RRC) CPM ReportITU-R RecommendationsReports and Handbooks

ITU-R Recommendation SeriesBO:Satellite deliveryBR:Recording for production, archival and play-out; film for televisionBS:Broadcasting service (sound)BT:Broadcasting service (television)F:Fixed serviceM:Mobile, radiodetermination, amateur and related satellite servicesP: Radiowave propagationRA:Radio astronomyRS: Remote sensing systemsS: Fixed-satellite serviceSA: Space applications and meteorologySF: Frequency sharing and coordination between fixed-satellite and fixed service systemsSM: Spectrum managementSNG:Satellite news gatheringTF: Time signals and frequency standards emissionsV: Vocabulary and related subjects

Study GroupProductsTechnical bases for WRC (and RRC) CPM ReportITU-R RecommendationsReports and Handbooks

Example Reportsfrom ITU-REconomic aspects of spectrum managementSharing of the 10.6-10.68 GHz band by the fixed and mobile services and the Earth exploration-satellite service (passive) Fixed service applications using free-space optical linksMeans of calculating low-orbit satellite visibility statisticsGuidelines for evaluation of radio interface technologies for IMT-AdvancedTransition from analogue to digital terrestrial broadcasting

Example Handbooksfrom ITU-RNational Spectrum ManagementSpectrum MonitoringSatellite Communications (FSS)Radiowave Propagation information for designing terrestrial point-to-point linksUse of radio spectrum for meteorology: weather, water, climate monitoring and predictionDigital terrestrial TV broadcastingLand mobile including wireless accessFrequency adaptive systems

Concluding remarksITU Radiocommunication Sector represents focal point for standardization of radiocommunication services and systemsThe ITU-R Study Groups are the home for the technical studies required for the standardization activitiesPrincipal products:Technical bases for Radiocommunication ConferencesRecommendations, Reports and Handbooks

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