IP-OFDMA Evaluation Group Coordination Meeting

13-14 March 2007
Orlando, Florida, USA
in conjunction with IEEE 802.16 Session #48

Background

In November 2006, IEEE submitted contribution 8F/1065 (IEEE L802.16-06/031r1) to ITU-R Working Party 8F proposing the inclusion of a new "IP-OFDMA" radio interface, based on IEEE Std 802.16, in ITU-R Rec. M.1457.

On 14 February 2007, ITU-R issued Circular Letter 8/LCCE/153 (IEEE L802.16-07/008): "Announcement of the submission of a candidate radio interface technology for consideration for inclusion as the sixth IMT-2000 terrestrial radio interface in Recommendation ITU-R M.1457." That letter announces the IEEE proposal and the initiation of an associated web page on "Proposed sixth terrestrial radio interface for IMT-2000 in Rec. ITU-R M.1457" <http://www.itu.int/ITU-R/go/ip-ofdma>. The letter outlines the procedure to be followed and invites participation by Evaluation Groups. The letter notes that:

To facilitate work needed between regular Working Party 8F meetings, including any potential joint industry meetings of evaluation groups, external organizations may wish to consider acting as the hosting organizations for any such evaluation group meetings. Such meetings should be arranged at mutually convenient times and locations suitable for promoting attendance and furthering the process within Circular Letter 8/LCCE/95.

IP-OFDMA Evaluation Group Coordination Meeting

In a letter of 18 January (IEEE L80216-07/003), the IEEE 802.16 Working on Broadband Wireless Access offered to host a meeting of evaluation groups on 13-14 March 2007, in conjunction with the upcoming IEEE 802.16 Session #48 in Orlando, FL, USA. It noted that technical experts would be available to answer questions regarding the IP-OFDMA proposal and that evaluation groups would be welcome to exchange information."

This IP-OFDMA Evaluation Group Coordination Meeting took place within 802.16 Working Group's "ITU Liaison Group" and was chaired by Dr. José M. Costa.

The location was Grand Sierra G in the Caribe Royale Hotel.

Meeting Report
The meeting completed a meeting report prior to its adjournment. The IEEE 802 Executive Committee agreed to submit this document as a contribution to WP 8F.

Meeting Agenda
The agenda began with introductions and presentations regarding the IP-OFDMA proposal and its evaluation. Subsequently, time was allocated for discussion of evaluation processes and findings.

Attendance
Forty people attended.

Registration
Participants at the IP-OFDMA Evaluation Group Coordination Meeting were required to be registered as attendees of the March 2007 IEEE 802 Plenary. Such registration could be be completed in two ways:

If you wish to participate only in the IP-OFDMA Evaluation Group Coordination Meeting, you are welcome to do so at no charge, provided that you register no later than 7 March by submitting the IP-OFDMA Evaluation Group Coordination Meeting Registration Form. In this case, please note that you will receive a registration badge entitling you to attend all IEEE 802 meetings during the week. However, if you choose this option, you will not be entitled to "participation" credit toward your membership in the IEEE 802.16 Working Group. If you are a member or regular participant of any IEEE 802 Working Group, or if you wish to become a member of the IEEE 802.16 Working Group, then you should choose method (b) below. Also, if you miss the March 7 deadline, you may still participate by following method (b) below.
If you wish to participate in IEEE 802 activities during the IEEE 802 Plenary Session, you should register through IEEE 802 (see IEEE 802 LMSC Plenary Session Information) AND provide notice by email of your intent to attend. Note the 23 February deadline for discounted pre-registration. With this option, participation in the IP-OFDMA Evaluation Group Coordination Meeting will be credited, for membership purposes, as participation in the IEEE 802.16 Working Group.

Hotel, Logistics, etc.
See IEEE 802 LMSC Plenary Session Information.

Visa Requirements

Please see the IEEE 802 Visa Information for information on requesting a visa letter of invitation, to be generated and delivered in real time. This letter will be available to you once you have registered using Method (b). If you use Method (a), please notify the WG Chair if you need a letter.
The US-based organization ANSI has published a guidebook entitled United States Visa System: Information for Experts from the People's Republic of China Attending Meetings of the ISO and IEC Held in the United States. Though the title refers only to China and ISO/IEC, the content appears useful to IEEE participants also, and to nationals from various countries. It may provide useful guidance to increase the liklihood of a timely visa application.

Contact: Roger Marks, Chair, IEEE 802.16 Working Group
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