GSC Global Standards Collaboration GSC#10 28 August – 2 September 2005 Sophia Antipolis, France 1 ITU-R activities on Public Protection & Disaster Relief Prepared by Colin Langtry, Counsellor Radiocommunication Study Group 8, BR and Fabio Leite, Deputy-Director Radiocommunication Bureau GSC10_GRSC3_04 International Telecommunication Union Agenda Item: 5.8

2 ITU Overview ITU ITU-T Telecommunication standardization as priority schemes, security and quality of service ( ITU-R Radio standards and harmonized spectrum for prediction, detection, alerting & relief ( ITU-D Assistance to developing countries in a multi-hazard, multi- technology, multi-phased, and multi-stakeholder approach ( Public Protection & Disaster Relief

3 Disaster phases and the radio services/ITU-R groups involved Disaster phases Radio servicesTasksITU-R Study Group Prediction & Detection Met (met-aids & met-sat) EESS Weather and climate prediction. Detection and tracking of earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, typhoons, forest fires, oil leaks etc. Providing warning information. 7 AlertingAmateur Broadcast (ter & sat) Fixed (ter & sat) Mobile (ter & sat) Receiving and distributing alert messages. Disseminating alert messages and advice to large sections of the public. Delivering alert messages and instructions to telecom centres for further dissemination to public. Distributing alert messages and advice to individuals , 9 8 ReliefAmateur Broadcast EESS Fixed (ter & sat) Mobile (ter & sat) Assisting in organizing relief operations in areas (especially when other services are still not operational). Coordination of relief activities by disseminating information from relief planning teams to population Assessment of damage and providing information for planning relief activities Exchange of information between different teams/groups for planning and coordination relief activities Exchange of information between individuals and/or groups of people involved in relief activities , 9 8

4 Disaster prediction and detection Meteorological and Earth exploration satellite services  operated in the main by government and international agencies  play a major role in prediction and detection of disasters (such as hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis, floods, fires, dangerous pollution, etc.)

5 Disaster alerting  Alert the central/regional/local authorities responsible for warning the public – fixed, mobile, fixed/mobile- satellite  Issue warnings to the people likely to be affected - broadcast, sound and television - mobile (such as SMS)

6 Disaster relief  Amateur – a long history of aiding with communications during disasters  Earth exploration satellite – damage assessment  Fixed/mobile satellite - to rapidly restore communications capabilities  Fixed – transportable, higher capacity - point-to-point and local area  Mobile – coordination of relief activities, both private and public systems used

7 Relevant ITU-R Recommendations on PPDR ITU-R Rec.DateTitle F Transportable fixed radiocommunications equipment for relief operations S Use of systems in the fixed-satellite service in the event of natural disasters and similar emergencies for warning and relief operations M Operational and technical characteristics for an automated direct-printing telegraph system for promulgation of navigational and meteorological warnings and urgent information to ships M Technical characteristics for search and rescue radar transponders M Transmission characteristics of a satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacon (satellite EPIRB) system operating through geostationary satellites in the 1.6 GHz band M Transmission characteristics of a satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacon (satellite EPIRB) system operating through a satellite system in the 406 MHz band M Technical characteristics for a high frequency direct-printing telegraph system for promulgation of high seas and NAVTEX-type maritime safety information M Technical characteristics of EPIRBs operating on the carrier frequencies of MHz and 243 MHz M Technical characteristics of VHF emergency position-indicating radio beacons using digital selective calling (DSC VHF EPIRB) M Operational procedures for mobile-satellite networks or systems in the bands MHz and MHz which are used for distress and safety purposes as specified for GMDSS M Prediction of A2 and NAVTEX ranges and protection of A2 global maritime distress and safety system distress watch channel M Protection criteria for Cospas-Sarsat search and rescue instruments in the band MHz M Global cross-border circulation of radiocommunication equipment in emergency and disaster relief situations M.8/BL/906.05Draft revision of Recommendation ITU-R M Operational procedures for mobile-satellite networks or systems in the bands MHz and MHz which are used for distress and safety purposes as specified for the GMDSS SM The protection of safety services from unwanted emissions

8 Spectrum: ITU-R studies Resolution 646 (WRC-03) WRC-03 agenda item 1.3 “… identification of globally/regionally harmonized bands … for the implementation of future advanced solutions …, including those dealing with emergency situations and disaster relief, …;”  Strongly recommends use of regionally harmonized bands :  Region 1: MHz as the frequency range within which the band 380 ‑ 385/390 ‑ 395 MHz is a preferred core harmonized band for permanent public protection activities within certain countries of Region 1;  Region 2: MHz, MHz, MHz;  Region 3: MHz, MHz, / MHz, ‑ MHz and MHz.

9 Resolution 646 (cont'd)  Encourages administrations to facilitate cross-border circulation of radio equipment intended for use in disaster relief situations  Invites ITU-R to continue its studies concerning technical and operational implementation and possible additional identification of other frequency ranges for certain countries in Region 1

10 Global circulation status of studies Recommendation ITU-R M.1637 “Global cross-border circulation of radiocommunication equipment in emergency and disaster relief situations” Recommendation ITU-R M.1579 “Global circulation of IMT-2000 terminals”  Recognize the importance of the needs of organizations dealing with disaster relief

11 Needs of future systems status of studies Report ITU-R M.2033 “Radiocommunication objectives and requirements for public protection and disaster relief (PPDR)”  Defines objectives and needs for the implementation of future PPDR solutions  Focuses on operational needs around 2010

12 Amateur involvement status of studies Recommendation ITU-R M “Disaster communications in the amateur and amateur-satellite services”  encourages the development of robust, flexible and independent amateur service and amateur-satellite service networks, capable of providing communications during disasters and relief operations

13 Future activities  Study the protection and spectrum needs of advanced meteorological/Earth exploration satellite systems (WRC-07)  Study implementation technologies for disaster alerting and disaster relief communications solutions  Revise and update Report ITU-R M.2033 on PPDR systems and characteristics in line with operational and technology developments  Fixed-MF/HF (new Question: Technical and operational characteristics of systems in the fixed service operating in the MF/HF band used for disaster mitigation and relief (Doc. 9/52))  Broadcasting (new Question: Broadcasting means for public warning and disaster relief (Doc. 6/184)

14 What’s next  Regionally harmonized frequency bands have been identified for disaster relief operations; global approach maybe needed  Studies are continuing regarding the development of meteorological and Earth exploration-satellite & fixed services  Further studies are required on advanced technical and operational solutions for disaster alerting and disaster relief communications