IEEE 802.16's HetNet Study Group: OmniRAN Documents

• IEEE 802.16 Session #82: 12-15 November 2012 in San Antonio, TX USA
• Proposed PAR P802.16r on Small-Cell Backhaul (SCB)
• pre-session Call for Contributions: Small-Cell Backhaul (SCB) Enhancements to WirelessMAN-OFDMA
• pre-session Call for Contributions: Multi-Tier Networks
• Meeting Schedule
• IEEE 802.16 Session #81: 17-20 September 2012 in Indian Wells, CA, USA
• post-session summary report
• Approved PAR P802.16q on Multi-Tier Networks
• pre-session Call for Contributions: Multi-Tier Networks
• pre-session Call for Contributions: OmniRAN Standard for an IEEE 802 HetNet
• pre-session Call for Contributions: Small-Cell Backhaul (SCB) Enhancements to WirelessMAN-OFDMA
• Meeting Schedule
• IEEE 802.16 Session #80: 16-19 July 2012 in San Diego, California, USA
• pre-session Call for Contributions on the Open Mobile Network Interface (OMNI) Standard for an IEEE 802 HetNet
• Meeting Schedule
• agenda (http://agenda-het.WirelessMAN.org)
• Summary: The IEEE 802.16 WG Study Group (SG) on the WirelessMAN Radio Interface in Heterogeneous Networks (HetNet Study Group) met for the second time. The IEEE 802 EC renewed the Study Group though Session #82. Following activities during the session, the HetNet SG is now proceeding with three separate topics:
  • Work toward an "OmniRAN" project using an Open Mobile Network Interface (OMNI) was advanced by presentation of an IEEE 802 Tutorial on OmniRAN the evening of 16 July. The SG issued a Call for Contributions: OmniRAN Standard for an IEEE 802 HetNet, which includes a Call for Comments on draft text toward an OmniRAN Project Authorization Request (PAR).
  • Following comment resolution, the Study Group's PAR P802.16q, on a Multi-Tier amendment to IEEE Std 802.16, was concluded and then forwarded by the 802.16 WG and the IEEE 802 Executive Committee (EC). It is on the 29 August NesCom agenda and could be authorized by the IEEE-SA Standards Board on 30 August. The SG issued a Call for Contributions on the topic.
  • In response to contributions, the SG issued a Call for Contributions: Small-Cell Backhaul (SCB) Enhancements to WirelessMAN-OFDMA soliciting input with an intent to develop a PAR and Five Criteria at Session #81.
  The Study Group issued a closing report.
• IEEE 802.16 Session #79: 14-17 May 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Meeting Schedule
  • agenda
  • closing report
  • Summary: The new IEEE 802.16 WG Study Group on the WirelessMAN Radio Interface in Heterogeneous Networks (HetNet Study Group) met for the first time. Input contributions were received from individuals affiliated with Consensii LLC, ETRI, Nokia Siemens Networks, and WiMAX Forum. Based on the inputs and discussions, the Study Group proceeded in two directions:
    • Following discussion of specific proposals related to heterogeneous networks incorporating multiple radio interface technologies, the Study Group issued a Call for Contributions on the Open Mobile Network Interface (OMNI) Standard for an IEEE 802 HetNet. Participants in the discussion developed a proposal for an IEEE 802 Tutorial entitled Heterogeneous Networking among the IEEE 802 Family: Proposal for an OMNI Standard. The tutorial has been scheduled for the evening of 16 July at the IEEE 802 Plenary in San Diego.
    • Separately, the Study Group drafted PAR P802.16q on a Multi-Tier amendment to IEEE Std 802.16. This was forwarded by the WG to the IEEE 802 Executive Committee (EC) for review at the July 802 Plenary.

The Het Study Group is soliciting input contributions toward its meeting at IEEE 802.16's Session #79 of 14-17 May 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Please submit contributions by 9 May, or earlier if possible. Follow the IEEE 802.16 Document Submission Instructions using the File Code "Shet".

• Documents Assigned to SG (numbered in the form "IEEE 802.16-12-XXXX-rr-Shet")
• All WG Documents
• Email reflector "stds-802-16-hetnet@ieee.org"
• Other 802.16 reflector subscriptions
• email reflector archive
• IEEE 802.16's Metrology (Met) Study Group

• IEEE 802 Policies & Procedures
• Highlights: "It is expected that the work effort to develop a PAR will originate in an ECSG or WGSG... A study group is expected to submit a PAR to the EC for consideration by the 2nd plenary session after its initiation... The decision of whether to utilize an existing WG, or to establish a new WG to carry out recommended work items shall be made by the EC with due consideration of advice from the Study Group."
• IEEE 802 Operations Manual
• Highlights: "Study Groups may elect officers other than the Chair, if necessary, and will follow the general operating procedures for WGs specified in the IEEE 802 LMSC WG P&P. Because of the limited time duration of a Study Group, no letter ballots are permitted... Any person attending a Study Group meeting may vote on all motions (including recommending approval of a PAR). A vote is carried by 75% of those present and voting 'Approve' or 'Disapprove'."
• IEEE 802 Working Group Policies and Procedures