WRC–12 Industry Debrief 23 April 2012 Agenda item 1.20 – High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) Presenter: Dick Butler

WRC–12 Industry Debrief Agenda Item 1.20 HAPS Background : –to consider the results of ITU ‑ R studies and spectrum identification for gateway links for high altitude platform stations (HAPS) in the range ‑ MHz in order to support operations in the fixed and mobile services, in accordance with Resolution 734 (Rev.WRC ‑ 07) –View to identifying two channels of 80 MHz each for gateway links for HAPS)

WRC–12 Industry Debrief Agenda Item 1.20 HAPS CPM 12-1: –Method A – NO change in Radio Regulations –Inhibited choice of technology in a national network – inconsistent with the preamble of the ITU Constitution. Radio Regulation 4.15A now 4.23 prescribes all HAPS transmissions shall be specifically identified in Article 5. –Method B – Regulatory texts for HAPS gateway links to avoid harmful interference to all other services – Hard limits Australia Position: –Proposal for identification of the two channels – – MHz and – MHz in national network and the detailed regulatory conditions of Method B

WRC–12 Industry Debrief Agenda Item 1.20 HAPS Conference considerations: -Cote d’Ivoire contributed proposal supporting Method B -All Regions supported Method A – some sympathetic towards Method B for deployment within a national territory -Need for process for avoidance of interference to neighbouring countries -Committee 5 gave guidance in recognizing concerns relating to RR 4.15A - led to a sub group chaired by Australia -Varying drafting suggestions - formal support from some African Administrations including names in Footnote

WRC–12 Industry Debrief Agenda Item 1.20 HAPS -Pressure to keep number of countries to be listed in Footnote to minimum - late supporters discouraged by certain interests -Sub group meetings led to HAPS in new Footnote to Article 5 (ADD 5A.120) with major elements of the Australian proposal -Advanced Notification period is not earlier than 5 years (Article 11.26)

WRC–12 Industry Debrief Agenda Item 1.20 HAPS Outcome: -Additional Radio Regulation Footnote provision ADD 5A.120 for HAPS in bands – MHz and – MHz requiring Explicit Agreement with neighbouring countries -Special provision for the avoidance of interference to passive microwave sensor measurements carried out over oceans (permitted service) - HAPS stations location at a minimum distance from the coast line -Associated Resolution COM5/3 details the mandatory sharing conditions (hard limits)

WRC–12 Industry Debrief Agenda Item 1.20 HAPS -Resolution COM5/3 instructs the Radiocommunication Bureau to implement the Resolution -The Bureau to revise Appendix 4 of RR to include the mandatory compliance provisions and Bureau to examine notifications to ensure that Compliance Agreement and sharing conditions have been met -Director to report to WRC-15 on implementation instructions -Administrations that were late supporters and not accepted in formal discussions at the Conference can be expected to come forward again

WRC–12 Industry Debrief Agenda Item 1.20 HAPS Conclusion: -The outcomes reflect acceptable compromise on the Australian proposal to the conference. Future Actions: -Actions by Bureau including report to WRC Some countries can be expected to seek listing in Footnote ADD 5A.120 in WRC CPM - 15 studies for broadband fixed and mobile services (JTG ).