Specialist Task Force 420:
ITS G5 Channel Configuration, Channel selection, Link Layer Control, and
interfaces between the Access Layer and Network & Transport Layer
Who we are:
Team Leader: Fritz Kasslatter, Siemens,
fritz.kasslatter@siemens.com
Team Members: Friedbert Berens,
FBConsulting,
friedbert.berens@me.com
Härri Jerome, Eurécom,
jerome.haerri@eurecom.fr
Jan De Jongh, TNO,
Jan.DeJongh@TNO.NL
Paul Spanderman, TNO/PaulsConsultancy,
ps@paulsconsultancy.com
What we do:
In order to control the access to the medium various methods are used. These
methods are described by the term Medium Access Control (MAC). The requirements
for MAC methods to be used in this context is particularly challenging since the
amount of stations that are within range of one another is constantly changing
and is indeed different from station to station. Each station sees a different
ad-hoc network. There cannot be any restrictions on the number of participating
stations in the vehicular ad-hoc network and therefore the MAC method must be
able to handle overloaded situations with graceful degradation.
For more details, see our
Terms of Reference
Why we do it:
ITS for road safety in the 5.9 GHz range contributes to the general goal of
reducing accidents and fatalities.
The expectation is that the market for ITS safety systems will be established.
An important prerequisite is the scalability of the systems, i.e. the systems
should work in low and dense traffic scenarios, with only a few or many ITS
stations sharing the communication channel(s).
A common channel configuration, channel selection policies and logical link
layer control implemented in ITS G5 will facilitate the market introduction of
the cooperative ITS systems, since new users can be assured that their system
will continue working if the number of participants in the VANET increases. It
is also important to provide an open interface between the radio access layer
and the network & transport layer to enable modular design in ITS solutions and
foster competition in the market.
A poor initial policy with regard to channel configuration,
channel selection and logical link layer control can
dramatically decrease the acceptance and efficiency of the ITS
cooperative systems for road safety related ITS applications. In
addition, the performance or the reliability of the system may
drop dramatically.
How we do it:
The work will be carried out in close cooperation with the relevant WG within
ETSI TC ITS. Liaison to CEN TC 278 WG16 (under mandate M/453), the Car-2-Car
Communication Consortium and other relevant stakeholders and standardization
organizations as well as ITS related EU and National R&D projects will be
established. The STF will also provide contributions to relevant ITS workshops
and conferences ensuring detailed contacts with stakeholders in the STF process.
The Link Layer Control will be crucial as the link between the
‘radio module’ and the network – between radio and the data
plane. In addition early ITS implementation will be a bit
simplified compared to possible later solutions. This ETSI
process is quite complex and really now. It will be important to
ensure contacts with a lot of global stakeholders, probably even
including overseas travels.
Deliverables:
ETSI DTS/ITS-0040016 providing the specifications for operation in the 5 GHz
range to satisfy the harmonised usage of the designated spectrum by control and
service channels including usage of channels for road- safety related ITS
applications. This will also include transmit and receive restrictions, channel
selection and channel configuration. Reference usage scenarios and parameters
will be depicted that justify the specifications. Adjacent channel interference
considerations will be encompassed.
ETSI DTS/ITS-0040018 containing the specification of the
interface(s) between Access Layer and Network & Transport Layer.
It will include the specification of, for example, SAP services
and service primitives which are extendible in order to achieve
general applicability and related procedures as well as Link
Layer Control.
Time plan:
The STF activity will be divided into
the following sub-phases to produce the expected deliverables in accordance with
the indicated time scales:
Sub-phase 1:
Investigation and ranking of techniques and information that lead to the
development of channel
configuration,
channel selection policies and logical link layer control and interface between
access layer and network &
transport layers; further requirements if identified.
Sub-phase 2: Preparation
of first draft documents for WG comment.
Sub-phase 3: Interim
Report to the EC/EFTA.
Sub-phase 4: Performance
evaluation.
Sub-phase 5: Recommended
parameters and settings for co-operative ITS.
Sub-phase 6: Document refinement and TC
ITS approval of the final ETSI TSs.
How to contact us:
stf420@etsi.org
This information is based upon STF working assumptions.
The views expressed do not necessarily represent the position of ETSI in this
context.
Last updated: 2013-04-13 17:33:40