Three-Tier Shared Spectrum, Shared Infrastructure, and a Path to 5G

Describes the technical requirements, policies, incentives, and challenges of implementing three-tier shared spectrum and its impact for 5G.

Preston Marshall (Author)

9781107196964, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 3 August 2017

344 pages
25.4 x 17.9 x 1.9 cm, 0.83 kg

Written by a leading expert in the field, this unique book describes the technical requirements for three-tier shared spectrum as well as key policy rationale and the impact for 5G. Detail is provided on the inception of the concept and its implementation in the US Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), along with descriptions of standards for deployment, algorithms required for implementation, and the broader consequences for wireless network and service architectures. The economic and innovation incentives offered by three-tier spectrum are described, along with potential outcomes such as widely deployed neutral host networks. There is also detailed technical analysis of the unique challenges introduced by three-tier spectrum, such as co-existence among non-cooperating networks. Covering a wide range of spectrum bands, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) international allocations, and rule structures that can be adapted for different regimes, this is ideal for an international readership of communications engineers, policy-makers, regulators, and industry strategic planners.

Part I. Spectrum Sharing Background: 1. Introduction to three tier spectrum sharing
2. Prior dynamic spectrum sharing regimes
Part II. Three Tier Dynamic Spectrum Models: 3. Key aspects of PCAST recommendations
4. US FCC CBRS regulations, and other international activity
Part III. Components of a Three Tier Architecture: 5. Three tier spectrum admission control systems
6. Admission control management of access point devices and their clients
7. Taxonomy of protection methods to be provided across and within tiers
Part IV. Protection Processes for Incumbents and Peers: 8. General process for database system operation
9. Protection of incumbent satellite operations
10. Protection to and from terrestrial access points and point-to-point networks
11. Protection to and from radar systems
12. Coexistence between unprotected peer devices
Part V. Example Use of Three Tier Spectrum: 13. Device and network interaction with the spectrum access system
14. CBRS SAS requirements
Part IV. Future Bands, Network Services, Business Models, and Technology: 15. Potential services and business models enabled by three tier spectrum
16. Candidate incumbent bands for three tier spectrum sharing
17. From shared spectrum, to shared infrastructure, to a new model of 5G
18. Future actions to deploy more three tier spectrum bands and nations
19. Alternatives to three tier operation
20. Conclusions and a look ahead
Part VII. Appendices: Appendix A. Terms and acronyms
Appendix B. Symbols
Appendix C. Opportunity cost model of spectrum utilization.

Subject Areas: WAP [wireless technology TJKW], Communications engineering / telecommunications [TJK], Electronics & communications engineering [TJ]