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Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making on Regulations for Level Probing Radars
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In this Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (FNPRM), we are expanding the scope of
the above-referenced proceeding to propose a set of technical rules for the operation of unlicensed
level probing radars (LPR) in several frequency bands. LPR devices are low-power radars that
measure the level (relative height) of various substances in man-made or natural containments. In
open-air environments, LPR devices may be used to measure levels of materials such as coal piles or
water basin levels. An LPR device also may be installed inside an enclosure, e.g., a tank made of
materials such as steel or fiberglass and commonly referred to as a tank level probing radar (TLPR)
that could be filled with liquids or granulates. In the Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Order
(Notice and Order) in this proceeding, we proposed rules applicable only to TLPR devices for
operation in the 77-81 GHz band inside steel and concrete tanks, as that was the use requested by the
initial proponents. During the pendency of the rulemaking proceeding, but outside this proceeding, we received waiver requests and other inquiries regarding outdoor use on additional frequencies
under existing Part 15 rules for unlicensed devices.4 To address the apparent need for a
comprehensive and consistent approach to LPR devices, we are proposing in this FNPRM rules that
would apply to the operation of LPR devices installed in both open-air environments and inside
storage tanks in the following frequency bands: 5.925-7.250 GHz, 24.05-29.00 GHz, and 75-85 GHz.
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Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current)
Document date or date of hyperlink query: March 28, 2012
Fcc Docket(s): ET 10-23 |
Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making on Regulations for Level Probing Radars
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FCC Above 24 GHz Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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According to the FCC:
Today, we take a significant step towards securing the Nation’s future in the next generational evolution of wireless technology to so-called 5G. We build upon years of successful spectrum policy – including flexible use, unlicensed, and sharing policies – to create service rules for using four spectrum bands above 24 GHz. These high frequencies previously have been best suited for satellite or fixed microwave applications; however, recent technological breakthroughs have newly enabled advanced mobile services in these bands, notably including very high speed and low latency services. To promote the deployment of these highly beneficial technologies, we are acting quickly –- more quickly than most of our counterparts around the world – to establish a coherent framework built on a robust public record. In addition to this significant step forward, we will also continue to explore new opportunities to make additional bands available and to explore other issues, including robust Federal sharing, raised in the accompanying Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
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Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current)
Document date or date of hyperlink query: September 21, 2016
Fcc Docket(s): GN 14-177, IB 15-256, RM-1164, WT 10-112, IB 97-95 |
FCC Above 24 GHz Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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