1. January 2014
doc.: IEEE /0084r0
July 2014
Project: IEEE P Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
Submission Title: Technical Guidance Document Input for Advanced Metering Interface
Date Submitted: 10 Jul 2014
Source: Dalton Victor
Company: Silver Spring Networks
Address: 555 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
Voice: ,
Re: Technical Guidance Document
Abstract: This presentation helps to facilitate a discussion on various parameters related to ranging to facilitate AMI applications
Purpose: Progress TGD
Notice: This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P 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.
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Victor (Silver Spring Networks)
Jon Rosdahl, CSR

2. Assumptions for AMI Application Ranging requirements
March 2014
doc.: IEEE /0319r0
July 2014
Assumptions for AMI Application Ranging requirements
Assumptions for AMI Applications:
Endpoints do not move relative to Earth after installation.
Ranging information is not needed immediately after installation
Sub-1 meter range resolution not needed
Victor (Silver Spring Networks)
Jon Rosdahl, CSR

3. Ranging Parameters Audience Input encouraged!
March 2014
doc.: IEEE /0319r0
July 2014
Ranging Parameters
Audience Input encouraged!
Range accuracy Requirement: ≤ 3 meters
Range Resolution Requirement: ≤ 1 meter
Maximum Range support: ≥ 1 kilometer
Latency before first ranging functionality available after installation: ≤ 1 hour
Latency in reporting range to a specific partner node: ≤ 1 minute
Victor (Silver Spring Networks)
Jon Rosdahl, CSR