1. UWB Applications in ETSI
SOURCE:
ETSI
TITLE:
UWB Applications in ETSI
AGENDA ITEM:
GRSC 5.9
CONTACT:
TG31A TG31B
TG31C
GRSC4(06)09
UWB Applications in ETSI
Technology and Standards
Presented by Alan Dearlove
ETSI ERM TG31A
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Goals
Globally acceptable UWB standards
Interoperability of systems
Regulatory solutions for global deployment
Increase user, consumer and government confidence
Support global trade
ETSI ERM-TG31A,TG31B, TG31C Work Program:
Provision of standards, regulatory solutions for UWB Technology to enhance safety and work efficiency in public and private areas
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Areas of Activity 1
ETSI ERM_TG31A: Communications
LATEST UPDATE
Draft EN for Technical Body approval
Draft EMC standard under preparation
Draft European Commision Decision under finalisation
Number of independent interference trials underway
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Areas of Activity 2
ETSI ERM_TG31B: Vehicular Radar
Enhance traffic safety by UWB vehicular Short Range Radar (SRR)
Globally supported by SARA *), the automotive vehicle radar industry group,
Status of Standardization:
EN , 24 GHz SRR; published
EN , 79 GHz SRR in work
European Commission and CEPT Frequency
Decisions for 24 and 79 GHz published
*) SARA – Short range Automotive Radar frequency Allocation
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Areas of Activity 3
ETSI ERM_TG31C: UWB Sensors
Enhance safety and work efficiency in public and private building, the construction and the medical environment areas
Status of Standardization
EN Building Material Analysis; approved for PE*)
EN Location Tracking-indoor; approved for PE*)
EN Location Tracking-outdoor; in work
EN Object Discriminat.& Charact. in work
EN Object Identific.f. Surveillance in work
CEPT Frequency Decisions under development
*) PE = Public Enquiry
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Conclusion
ETSI proposes to modify the Resolution GSC-10/11 (GRSC) Global UWB Standardization to include UWB Radar and Sensor/Imaging Applications
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ETSI UWB Radar and Sensors standardization
Presented by
Thomas Weber ETSI ERM TG31B
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8. 24 GHz UWB Short Range Radar
SRR for Surround Sensing – possible applications
Collision
warning
Collision mitigation
Blind spot detection
Lane change
assist
Rear crash collision warning
Stop & Go for ACC
Parking aid
Precrash
Backup parking
aid
Complete surround sensing with 8 sensors
Multiple applications with one kind of sensor
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9. 24 GHz UWB Short Range Radar
Why UWB Radar?
Widely independent of
weather conditions
Radar sensors enable obstacle
detection in most driving situations
Available
day and night
Radar is a key enabling technology for innovative
driver assistance systems and safety systems
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10. 24 GHz UWB Short Range Radar
Source: NHTSA
Driver Inattention
68%
Alcohol
Inattention and following too closely 9%
Following too closely
11% 
Radar can address 88 % of all rear-end crashes
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11. 24 GHz UWB Short Range Radar
Why UWB Radar?
High resolution UWB SRR systems
are capable of reliable object tracking,
to predict the path of encountering obstacles
This is vital to predict potential crashes
Low resolution narrowband radar
system are unreliable in tracking
objects
Predictability even deteriorates with multiple objects in field of view.
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12. 24 GHz UWB Short Range Radar
ETSI - CEPT
FCC
Note: Time-limited placement on the market of 24 GHz SRRs in the EU member states until 30th June After this date only 79 GHz SRRs with a level of – 3dBm/MHz are to be placed on the market.
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13. 24 GHz UWB Short Range Radar
Global deployment of UWB SRRs
US: Regulation in force since 2002
EU: Regulation in force since 2005 *)
Russia:
Discussion
Japan / Far East:
Discussion
Canada:
In preparation
EU action:
SRR integrated in eSafety program
NZ:
24 GHz Regulation released
Since cars are sold worldwide,
a globally armonized frequency regulation is very important.
SGP,
Australia:
24 GHz in preparation
*) the 24 GHz regulation is limited to 2013
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14. Overview – UWB Sensor Systems
GPR /
WPR
&
Concrete
Inspection
Building
Material
Analysis and
Classification
Location
Tracking
Object
Discrimination
and
Characteriz.
Object
Identification
for
Surveillance
Type Type e.g.
(in- door out - door) hazardous tools
Type 1
Professional
Users TR EN TR
EN 302 5xx TR EN TR EN TR EN
TR TR
EN EN
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Application Examples
Building material analysis and classification EN
Localization of hidden targets in constructions e.g. pipes, holes, wires for increased safety while e.g. drilling, construction testing
Characterization of material, e.g. metal or plastic or humidity
Sensors could be attached/integrated in Tooling equipment
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Application Examples
Location Tracking EN
Localization of Object in a range gate
Tracking of target movements within the detection range
Sensor Tracking technology for mass market applications
Indoor tracking applications covered by FCC regulation and ECC UWB decision
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Application Examples
Object Discrimination and Characterization EN Object Identification for Surveillance EN
Identification of humans (adult or child), animals, objects in different environments e.g. buildings, rooms, cars in normal and emergency situation
Measure heartbeat and breath frequency to monitor the physiological condition
Enabling of faster rescue and security actions and increased passenger safety
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Application Examples
Object Discrimination and Characterization EN
Example: Safety sensor for “hazardous” tools
Tool
Workpiece
Sensor
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Application Examples
Concrete Inspection
Principle scenario for detecting and determining the position and depth of tendons and rebars in a bridge structure.
The UWB handheld scanner is moved over a grid in order to image the buried tendons and rebars. The position is marked on the grid.
UWB inspection device
UWB inspection device
Example for the application of a UWB Concrete Inspection device to locate tendons or rebars for preparation of through-drillings in a bridge slab using diamond cores.
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