1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/0433r0 Submission March 7, 2006 Rich Kennedy (OakTree Wireless) Slide 1 Introduction to CIRCLE Notice: This document has been prepared to assist IEEE 802.11. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein. Release: The contributor grants a free, irrevocable license to the IEEE to incorporate material contained in this contribution, and any modifications thereof, in the creation of an IEEE Standards publication; to copyright in the IEEE’s name any IEEE Standards publication even though it may include portions of this contribution; and at the IEEE’s sole discretion to permit others to reproduce in whole or in part the resulting IEEE Standards publication. The contributor also acknowledges and accepts that this contribution may be made public by IEEE 802.11. Patent Policy and Procedures: The contributor is familiar with the IEEE 802 Patent Policy and Procedures, including the statement "IEEE standards may include the known use of patent(s), including patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard." Early disclosure to the Working Group of patent information that might be relevant to the standard is essential to reduce the possibility for delays in the development process and increase the likelihood that the draft publication will be approved for publication. Please notify the Chair as early as possible, in written or electronic form, if patented technology (or technology under patent application) might be incorporated into a draft standard being developed within the IEEE 802.11 Working Group. If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at.http:// ieee802.org/guides/bylaws/sb-bylaws.pdfstuart.kerry@philips.compatcom@ieee.org Date: 2006-03-07 Name Company Address Phone email Rich Kennedy OakTree Wireless 14519 Sandalfoot St Houston, TX 77095 USA 281 222-6299 rich.kennedy@oaktreewireless.com Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/0433r0 Submission March 7, 2006 Rich Kennedy (OakTree Wireless) Slide 2 Abstract Introduction to CIRCLE (Communications Infrastructure Restoration in the event of Catastrophic Loss of Equipment)

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/0433r0 Submission March 7, 2006 Rich Kennedy (OakTree Wireless) Slide 3 Expectations This presentation is intended to begin a discussion of catastrophic loss of communications infrastructure and a standards approach to providing rapid recovery –2005 (including last week of 2004) disasters have shown that a broken communications infrastructure can cost people their lives –Bureaucratic approaches without push-button solutions are slow or impossible to implement IEEE 802 has always been in the forefront of technological advancement for network sciences –Providing solutions and standard practices could enable vastly improved responses to disasters

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/0433r0 Submission March 7, 2006 Rich Kennedy (OakTree Wireless) Slide 4 Why? 2005 (incl. the last week of 2004) clearly showed: [South Asian tsunami, hurricanes and earthquake in Pakistan] –Natural disasters cannot fully be Anticipated Prepared for Dealt with; or Quickly recovered from –Emergency management needs better methods –Without clearly defined methods, bureaucratic decision-making can cost people their lives –Conversely, robust or rapidly recoverable communications networks can save lives On-scene need assessments and communications can accurate direct responders

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/0433r0 Submission March 7, 2006 Rich Kennedy (OakTree Wireless) Slide 5 Why IEEE 802? IEEE 802 networks can be deployed rapidly, supporting –Coordinated emergency responses –VoIP E911 services –Internet access to up-to-the-minute information Weather conditions Safety issues Shelter location, capacity and status Evacuation/shelter-in-place information Existing standard networking equipment can provide much of the needed replacement infrastructure A number of companies/organizations are looking at doing some piece of this, and the use of standard equipment and methods is the better way

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/0433r0 Submission March 7, 2006 Rich Kennedy (OakTree Wireless) Slide 6 The Vision Membership of IEEE 802 includes the best minds in networking sciences –Enabling best equipment and protocols –Maximizing coverage Equipment designed to existing (and in-process) standards can be combined to roll out a wireless infrastructure –Supporting a significant percentage of users –Providing a coordinated emergency response network Collaboration with existing network logistics, mobilization and construction experts Recommended practices, equipment and procedures would provide FEMA/DoHS with ready to deploy option

7. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/0433r0 Submission March 7, 2006 Rich Kennedy (OakTree Wireless) Slide 7 The Project Define standard approach to rapid deployment –Wireless LAN and PAN –Wireless backhaul –Tiered network –Best practice logistics Define network architectures Define methods for integrating with surviving infrastructure Work with other organizations to put all the pieces together

8. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/0433r0 Submission March 7, 2006 Rich Kennedy (OakTree Wireless) Slide 8 Next Actions Decide if this is within IEEE 802 scope Discuss with other applicable IEEE SDOs Discuss with required non-IEEE organizations Detail the project