Scope
The Sharing and Planning Terrestrial Services group (SPT) is part of the EBU's Future Spectrum programme and is run jointly with Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE). We study network and frequency planning for new broadcasting systems across various frequency bands, including the development and improvement of methods for coverage and quality-of-service prediction and measurements of existing systems. We also respond to Members' needs for sharing studies between terrestrial or satellite broadcasting systems and other services in relevant frequency bands.
Objectives
We study system, frequency, and network planning for broadcasting technologies including hybrid 5G Broadcast/5G Broadband networks and DRM, assess coexistence between broadcasting systems and other services, and develop and improve methods for coverage and quality-of-service predictions. We produce reports for EBU and BNE members and contribute to ITU-R, CEPT, ETSI, and DVB. A dedicated sub-group maintains a Matlab spectrum codebase for sharing studies and broadcast network planning.