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Submission Title: [ Suggested Action Items for the IG NAN Group]
Date Submitted: [09 May, 2008]
Source: [Jay Ramasastry/James Pace] Company [Silver Spring Networks]
Address [575 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 95129]
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Abstract: [Outline of suggested action items for the NAN Interest Group]
Purpose: [Contribution to neighborhood Area Networks Interest Group (IG-NAN)]
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Suggested Action Items for IG NAN GROUP
Jay Ramasastry
James Pace
Silver Springs Networks
May 12, 2008
IEEE
Interest Group:
Neighborhood Area Networks
Add Jay’s name
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SUGGESTED ACTION ITEMS
for
IG NAN GROUP
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AREAS FOR DISCUSSION
Scope of NAN versus PAN or LAN
Applications Suitable for NAN Activity
IEEE 802 PAR Criteria (Preliminary Comments)
Suggestions for Follow-on Activities
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5. APPLICATIONS IN NAN AREA
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APPLICATIONS IN NAN AREA
Primary Applications
Smart-Grid Networks
Oil Fields and Platforms
Agricultural
Synergistic Application areas
Industrial Wireless (WiHART, ISA SP100, etc.)
Home Area Networks (HAN)
Other Applications Compatible with and Complementary to In-Prem Networks
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6. AREAS FOR DISCUSSION SMART-GRID NETWORKS
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AREAS FOR DISCUSSION SMART-GRID NETWORKS
Major Utilities expanding their Smart-Grid Initiatives
Wireless Utility Network solutions are being widely tested
As shown in FPL and PG&E presentations, time has come for standardized solutions to enable optimal expansion of this major application area
Technical Requirements have been clearly identified
Recently passed Federal Energy Legislation (H.R.6: Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007) identifies standardization of Smart-Grid Networks via NIST and Standards Bodies a priority
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7. IEEE 802 PAR Criteria (Preliminary Comments)
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IEEE 802 PAR Criteria (Preliminary Comments)
Broad Market Potential
Compatibility
Distinct Identity (“Uniqueness”)
Technical Feasibility
Economic Feasibility
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8. IEEE 802 PAR CRITERIA-1 Broad Market Potential
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IEEE 802 PAR CRITERIA-1 Broad Market Potential
◊ tens of millions in the domestic market; billions on a global scale
◊ demand for low cost, low complexity, easily deployed, robust, and scalable networks operating in license-exempt or dedicated spectrum, while enabling and coexisting with other wireless systems ( /Zigbee for example)
◊ smart utility networks is a global market, ready for immediate deployment and expansion
◊ hundreds of field-trials are in progress right now
◊ Multiple Vendors and numerous users
◊ Market ready for orderly evolution
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9. IEEE 802 PAR CRITERIA-2 Compatibility
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IEEE 802 PAR CRITERIA-2 Compatibility
◊ IEEE 802 defines a family of standards
◊ All standards shall be in conformance with IEEE802.1 Architecture, management, and Inter-working
◊ All LLC and MAC standards shall be compatible with ISO 10039, MAC service Definition, at the LLC/MAC boundary
◊ the TBD MAC and PHY specifications for the NAN (Smart Grid) requirements will be compatible with the IEEE 802 family of MAC and PHY standards
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10. IEEE 802 PAR CRITERIA-3 Distinct Identity – “Uniqueness”
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IEEE 802 PAR CRITERIA-3 Distinct Identity – “Uniqueness”
◊ Substantially different from other IEE 802 standards
◊ May require new PHY and MAC specifications (NAN SG to confirm this finding)
◊ It is possible the NAN MAC can be an enhancement of the MAC (to be confirmed by NAN SG and also TG 4e)
◊ Uniqueness was clearly identified in earlier presentations (to be further confirmed by the NAN SG)
◊ One unique solution to a problem (not two or more solutions) for the emerging market of utility network applications (clearly distinct from in-prem network applications)
◊ Easy for the document reader to select the relevant specification
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11. IEEE 802 PAR CRITERIA-4 Technical Feasibility
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IEEE 802 PAR CRITERIA-4 Technical Feasibility
◊ Demonstrated System Feasibility
◊ Database on tradeoffs between different solutions
◊ Database on problem areas
◊ Proven technology options, extensive testing
◊ Confidence in reliability and scalability
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12. IEEE 802 PAR CRITERIA-5 Economic Feasibility
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IEEE 802 PAR CRITERIA-5 Economic Feasibility
◊ Reasonable and sound estimates of the size, performance, cost, and power requirements
◊ Installation cost objectives
◊ Availability of proven technology, solutions
◊ Ready for standardization
◊ Proprietary solutions hinder market evolution, widespread interoperability among different applications
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13. Suggestions for Follow-On Activities
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Suggestions for Follow-On Activities
The NAN area is indeed a big market space, and worthy of further consideration by the IEEE
National and global energy policies warrant such consideration
The Interest Group (IG) may assess interest and ask the WG to form a Study Group (SG) to carry on follow-on activities
SG’s activities may include examination of all available facts on applications, top level requirements, and technical/economic feasibility, and develop suitable PARs for PHY and MAC (it is possible one or both may be enhancements of the existing spec)
Maintain as much synergy as possible with other efforts
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