Description of Research Project

0020-EX-PL-2014 Text Documents

Carnegie Mellon University

2014-01-09ELS_144649

FCC Form 442 — Exhibit 6 Description of Project Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University ("CMU") is working in conjunction with the City of Palo Alto‘s Office of Emergency Services to develop a rapidly deployable GSM data and telephony network for use in emergency situations. This proposed new experimental fixed/mobile system builds upon CMU‘s p.reviously FCC approved Experimental License WG2XWP and STA WGOXYV. | Attached hereto please find a copy of the Research Project Description; a copy of CMU‘s Experimental License and its STA.

Next—Generation Mobile Network Testbed —CIT Infrastructure Investment Proposal March 29, 2013 Name and Department for PI /Co—I‘s ECE/SV: Bob lannucci, Patrick Tague, Ole Mengshoel, Jason Lohn, Joy Zhang, PeiZhang, Ted Selker Executwe Summary Mobile systems are rapidly overtaking their desk—bound counterparts as the dominant form of computation, yet the ~_networks on which they are built bear the legacy thinkingof pre—mobile systems, We propose the creation of a Next— . Generation Mobile Network (NGMN) Testbed on the CMU—SV campus to re—think, from scratch, the way that networks supporting mobile computation should be built and to offer the opportunity for multiple faculty members and researchers— to conduct experiments on a live mobile network. NGMNs start from the basic assumption that connections are unreliable and dynamic, in contrast to the legacy assumption from fixed networks that connections (fiber, copper) are reliable and static. We propose that any NGMN must be built from the assumption that mobile devices, network elements, and cloud— side applications must share previously hidden state information and cooperate to optimize both network behavior and user experience. Our proposed testbed exposes this information and creates the environment for a rich set of ~ experiments, with the opportunity to evaluate user experience in real time. Research Problem While mobile computing has rapidly reshaped the way we live our lives, offering the promise of always-connectedness the reality is less than one might expect. Radio shadow, variable channel characteristics, network congestion and other facts of wireless links have a negative impact on the user‘s experience. Long latencies deny desktop—like experiences, and the ~likelihood that these problems.will simply go away with LTE—class networks is possibly more hopethan reality. in addition, our ability to understand the behavior of the network at the system level is limited. Creation and validation of network models that incorporate these characteristics (and their impact on end—userexperience) would lead to better network design, improved service quality, and the emergence of wholly new mobile opportunities that areimpossible today. «We betieve thé pr6blems stem from fundamental flaws in the architecture of the overall mobile system. 1. Managing the inherently variable nature of the wireless connection necessitates sharing knowledge about the wireless connection with its users — the mobile devices and the apps running on them as well as the cloud services to which they are tied. Yet, mobile networks mask this information from apps. In an attempt to cleanly separate network functionality into layers, we in fact have created this problem. . 2. Managing the use of precious energy in mobile devices necessitates sharing knowledge about the device‘s (or the: app‘s) intent with the network. Having the network provide app—specific support that offloads computation to, say, a nearby cell site would help to reduce on—device power. Letting apps and the network arrive at a mutually agreeable coding scheme for streaming media would also help. Yet, apps and their runtime systems have no way to share this information with the network. . 3. Managing optimal pricing of resources in mobilesystems necessitates real—time auctioning of searce resources {computational power and network bandwidth) between consumers, eg., apps, and suppliers, e.g., the network. Yet, network—pricing schemes are essentially static without the opportunity for differentiation based on quallty of service — even thoughit is highly desired. Commercial networks are not a suitable te'stbéd for studying and creating solutions to these problems by their very nature (they are closed). And small in—lab networks are also unsuitable because the interesting research questions can only be addressed with real users and real traffic.. . Strategic Need and Future Opportunity A better approach is to design a networktestbed from the ground up with the propertles of (a) open interfaces that expose _ network meta—data to network clients, (b) open interfaces in apps that expose client meta—data to the network, (c) the means to embed computation directly in the network using appllcatlon—level virtualization techniques (an extension of the "cloudlets" concept), (d) the means to aggregate and analyze network meta—data, client meta—data, and virtualization meta— data in real time, and (e) a real—time quality—of—service mechanism that allocates resources usingan open market model. . Our current research in analytical processing (statistics, machine learning, and other analytical techniques) and in mobile . user behavioral modeling applies directly to andbenefits from open network architecture, Such a testbed will further enable our research in machine learning, visualization, and empirical validation of theoretical models. One example of this

is our work on visual analytics — the development of novel mathematical, computational, and visualization methods in which analytical processing and visualization facilitate interaction with and feedback from end—users, creating a kind of closed cyber—physical analytical loop. It is our hope that, even though the testbed will be built at modestseale, that our results in visualizing network and user dynamics will scale to much larger networks. Another example is empirical validation (or lack thereof) for theoretical models — critical to the usefulness of these models in actual network optimization. The present.lack of "real—world" data available to academia has hampered such modeling and validation. ‘Our hope is that an at— scale, realistic network could lead to a breakthrough in the creation of rich, validated models. We propose the creation of such a network testbed using open software—defined radio base stations, software—defined networking, and mechanisms to support (a)—(e) above. This network will be operated on the SV campus initially with the desire to extend it to the Pittsburgh campus and possibly to the sites of other research —partners. Students and faculty can | opt—in to use the neétwork and its advanced services. Researchers will have the freedorm to create intelligent networking and app—optimization systemsand study the benefits delivered to the users. Real—time analytics of the network and |ts behavior will help us refine and develop a formal model of optimal mobile network architecture. The NGMN has the opportunity to become the focal point for substantial collaboration as indicated by the number of CMU— SV faculty who have elected to participate in this proposal. Further, the NGMN andits projects have the potent:al to be the basis for major center—level funding related to the future of mobile and embedded systems. Note: operation of radio—equipment in the cellular bands in the USA requiresan experimental license from the FCC:; There are precedents, and we anticipate being able to secure a license in a timely way. Proposed Equipment, Infrastructure and Cost incl. tax _ To build the NGMN Testbed on the CMU—SV campus, the following items are needed (total: $267K) * LabView and Wireless Test license and 1 year of maintenance ($15K)— quote attached —_* National Instruments PXI instrumented base statlon ($71K) — quote attached, see Important Note below o Controller ($6K) o Modules ($52K) _ o Chassis, cables, support ($14K) * Computer display for PXI Base Station ($300) * Software—defined base stations (4 @ $§33K) 2 o NJ Universal Software Radio Peripheral N210 (4 @ $3K) — quote attached Baseband processor (4 @ $3K) — commodity server available from many vendors 0 Clustered application processors (16 @ $5K) — commodity server available from many vendors 0 Software—defined networking processor (4 @ $3K) — commodlty server available from many vendors 0 Computer Monitor (4 @ $300) — quote attached. — 0 . o. Antennas, cablmg, mounting, weatherproof enclosures, KVM switch (4 @ $3K) * Phones (30 @.$500) —commodity, availablefrom many vendors * Second—level software—defined networking processor ($5K) — commodityserver available from many vendors * Server for data collection and mining, with monitor ($21K) — quote attached * Miscellaneous (SSK) IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this proposal includes a single PXI, it quahfnes for NI‘s 10% Educational Discount rate. Our Educational proposal for Connected Embedded qualifies for their 25% discount becauseit is based on five PXI systems. NI has indicated that NGMN‘s PXI can qualify for a hlgherdiscount if both NGMN and Connected Embedded proposals are funded. ~ Number of Students Benefiting Currently there are 180 students enrolled at CMU—SV, of which 39 are ECE PhD students, When operational, we expect the majority of students to opt—in, to benefit from, and to contribute experiential data to the testbed via their mobile phones. Given the current alignment of research programs at CMU—SV, we further anticipate that eventually half of the PhD wonan noe s ce ernodivernmit mc sea ner usnn students will be using the testbed for experimentation and research. Pittsburgh—based graduate students would be welcome to use the testbed as well, and we welcome the opportunity to extend the network to the Pittsburgh campus. Department Head Support . Martin Griss, SV Director

Lynn M. Young, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA15213 — United States of America FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION EXPERIMENTAL RADIO STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ’ AND LICENSE EXPERIMENTAL _ WG2XWP (Nature of Service) ‘ (Call Sign) XT FX | C ‘ 0555—EX—PL—2013 > (Class of Station) . <0s (File Number) NAME Carnegie Mellon University Subject to the provisions of the:—Communications Act of 1934, subsequent acts, and treaties, and all regulations heretoforeor hereafter made by this Commission, and further subject to the conditions and requirements set forth in this license, the licensee hereof is hereby authorized to use and operate the radio transmitting facilities hereinafter described for radio communications in accordance with the program of experimentation described by the licensee in its application for license. Operation: In accordance with—Sec. 5.3(i) of the Commission‘s Rules Statlon Locations (1) Moffeft Field (SANTA CLARA), CA — NL 37—24—37 WL 122—03—35 (2) Moffeft Field (SANTA CLARA), CA — NL 37—24—37; WL 122—03—35 (3) —Moffett Field (SANTA CLARA), CA — NL 37—24—37; WL 122—03—35 (4) Moffeftt Field (SANTA CLARA), CA — NL 37—24—37; WL 122—03—35 — Frequency Information Moffett Field (SANTA CLARA), CA — NL 37—24—37; WL 122—03—35 . Station Emission Authorized Frequency Frequency Class . Designator — Power Tolerance (+/—) 902.3 MHz FX ' 121.66234 W (ERP) 0.0001 % 200KG7W 947.3 MHz FX . —_ 121.66234 W (ERP) 0.0001 % 200KG7W ' - ‘ ’ FEDERAL fa autharsag . This authorization effective November 01. 2013 and communications COMMISSION |o will expire 3:00 A.M. EST November 01, 2017 Page 1 of 3

Licensee Name: Carnegie Mellon University File Number: 0555—EX—PL—2013 Call Sign: WG2XWP Frequency Information Moffeft Field (SANTA CLARA), CA — NL 37—24—37; WL 122—03—35 Station _ Emission Authorized Frequency Frequency Class Designator Power Tolerance (+/—) 910.3 MHz FX 121.66234 W (ERP) 0.0001 % . 200KG7W | 955.3 MHz FX 121 66234 W (ERP) _ 0.0001 % 200KG7W Moffett Field (SANTA CLARA}, CA — NL 37—24—37; WL 122—03—35 Station Emission Authorized Frequency _ Frequency Class Designator Power Tolerance (+/—) 911.1 MHz . FX 121.66234 W (ERP) _ 0.0001 % 200KG7W ©956.1 MHz FX 121.66234 W (ERP) 0.0001 % 200KG7W ' Moffett Field (SANTA CLARA), CA — NL 37—24—37; WL 122—03—35 Station Emission Authorized Frequency Frequency Class Designator Power Tolerance (+/—) 912.1 MHz FX 121.66234 W (ERP) 0.0001 % 200KG7W 957.1 MHz \__FX 121.66234W(ERP) 0.0001 % 200KG7W ' Special Conditions: (1) Operation is subject to prior coordination with the Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. (SBE); ATTN: Executive Director; 9102 North Meridian Street, Suite 305; Indianapolis, IN 46260; telephone, (866) 632—4222; FAX, (317) 846—9120; e—mail, executivedir @ sbe.org; information, www.sbe.org. Page 2 of 3

Licensee Name: Carnegie Meflon University _ File Number: 0555—EX—PL—2013 Call Sign: WG2XWP _ Special Conditions: » . (2) Licensee shall coordinate with any Fixed Microwave Service licensees in the area in accordance with 47 CFR, Part 101.103(d). _ Page 3 of 3

Lynn M. Young, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States of America FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION EXPERIMENTAL SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION EXPERIMENTAL WGIOXYV (Nature of Service) (Call Sign) > XT____FX | 0810—EX—ST—2013 1 — (Class of Station) ' (File Number) > NAME Carnegie Mellon Uhiversity This Special Temporary Authorization is granted upon the express condition that it may be terminated by the Commission at any time without advance notice or hearing if in its discretion the need for such action arises. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a finding by the Commission that the authority herein granted is or will be—in the public interest beyond the express terms hereof. ‘ This Special Temporary Authorization shall not vest in the grantee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the frequencies designated in the authorization beyond the term hereof,; nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the authorization nor theright granted hereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of 1934. This authorization is subject to the right of use of control the Government of the United States conferred by Section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934. Speciat Temporary Authority is hereby granted to operate the apparatus described below: Purpose Of Operation: Equipment Demonstration Station Locations (1) Palo Alto (SANTA CLARA), CA — NL 37—25—01; WL 122—06—27 (2) Palo Alto (SANTA CLARA), CA — NL 37—25—01; WL 122—06—27 Frequency Information Palo Alto (SANTA CLARA), CA — NL 37—25—01; WL 122—06—27 Station Emission Authorized Frequency _ Frequency Class Designator Power © Tolerance (+/—) 902.2—902.4 MHz FX 13.8515 W (ERP) 0.0001 % 200KG7W 947.2—947.4 MHz FX | 13.8515 W (ERP) 0.0001. % ‘ 200KG7W 0 FEDERAL . rolas > . COMMUNICATIONS This authorization effective September 19, 2013 and | CoOMMIssIOon —will expire 3:00 A.M. EST September 29, 2013 Page 1 of 2.

Licensee Name: Carnegie Mellon University File Number: 0810—EX—ST—2013 Call Sign: WGOXYV Frequency Information Palo Alto (SANTA CLARA), CA — NL37—25—01; WL 122—06—27 Station Emission —_ Authorized Frequency Frequency Class Designator Power . Tolerance (+/—) 902.2—902.4 MHz FX ' 121.866234 W (ERP) 0.0001 % f 200KG7TW . 947.2—947.4 MHz FX 121.66234 W (ERP) 0.0001 % 200KG7W Special Conditions: (1) Operation is subject to prior coordination with the Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. (SBE); ATTN: Executive Director; 9102 North Meridian Street, Suite 305; Indianapolis, IN 46260; telephone, (866) 632—4222; FAX, (317) 846—9120; e—mail, executivedir @ sbe.org; information, www.sbe.org. (2)' Licensee shall coordinate with any affected Fixed Microwave Service licensees in accordance with 47 CFR, Part 101.103 (d). Page 2 of 2


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