Idaho National Laboratory Wireless Capabilities

INL-CON--18-50161Revision-0Idaho National Laboratory WirelessCapabilities:Expediting Wireless Research, Development,Demonstration, Evaluation, Testing, and TrainingLynda BrightonScott PetersonWireless Test Bed DirectorWTB Test ManagerApril 15, 2020

INL’s Position – Nationally A network of 17 DOE national labs The Nation’s lead lab for NuclearEnergy research and development A major center for National Securityand Clean EnergyNational Labs are “Capability Machines”that rely on unique capabilitiesThey innovate to solve multidisciplinaryproblems of national interestThey do what Universities and Industrycan’t, won’t or shouldn’t doResearch in the National Interest thatMaintains U.S. Competitiveness & Security

Global Security ChallengesWirelesssecurity andspectrumcrunchEnabling theNuclearwarfighter,nonproliferatioIntelligencen safeguardsCommunity andand securityFirst RespondersSecure andresilientelectric gridSecureGlobal securityindustrialagainst nuclearcontrol systems and radiologicalacross criticalthreatsinfrastructuresectorsINL is positioned to address the world’s most challenging problems in:Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resiliency, Nuclear/Radiological Security,Defense Systems

Unique National Security Infrastructureand CapabilitiesElectric Grid Test BedCommercial Feeds,Test Loops/SpursWater Security Test BedMunicipal Water SystemRadiological RangesSpecific ManufacturingFirst Responder Training 00% Quality ProductNational Security Test RangeWireless Test Bed 20k TNT, VA CenterAgile SpectrumNuclear Materials R&Dü Full-scale real-world testing anddemonstrations for deployment(designed, built and operated by INL)ü Integrated testing across multidisciplinary areas(radiological, physical security, explosive, power, controls, cyber)Electro-refining, SNM for Test/R&Dü Rapid development through model, test, validate, and refineResearch and Education Campus(high fidelity, effects-based modeling, rapid testing and measurement)ü Access to the full range of support services(lineman, engineers, rad techs, fire fighters and security forces)ü Ability to develop prototypes, manufacturing process and resolve uncertaintyControls & Energy Security Labs Innovation in nuclear, control systems, power grid, wireless and physical security

Enabling Successful Wireless Solution DevelopmentWireless R&D Develop solutions tonational spectrumsharing and wirelesscommunicationssecurity challengesModeling &Simulation Advanced softwareengineering, design,validation and testingof wireless technologyand security solutionsWireless Test Bed Test and validatefull-scale deploymentof wirelesscommunicationstechnology andsecurity solutions INL Wireless SecurityInstituteINL is Driven to Expeditiously Move Wireless Technology Solutions fromConcept and Design through Validation and Deployment5

INL Wireless Test Bed MissionProvide wireless and telecommunicationstechnical expertise, systems and environments to enable:Testing and Demonstration of wireless systems and equipmentDevelopment and Training of tactics, techniques and proceduresIn a representative environment with tailored systemsoperating at real-world frequencies and power levelsto make informed decisions6

State-of-the-Art INL WTB Assets and CapabilitiesMaximum Frequency Spectrum Available : Max Power/Frequencies case by case basis Rapid approval (1 to 4 weeks) by INL SpectrumManager Remote Spectrum MonitoringFull Scale Communications Test Networks(fixed & mobile) – International Frequencies 31 Hz to 10 GHzLow RF noise: typically -120 dBm (over 10 kHz RBW) No urban areas or military basesNTIA Experimental Radio Station “Full” spectrum use (as outlined NTIA Redbook) No harmful interference Government test / experimental use only Commercial customers apply for FCC TA/STALocal Spectrum ManagerLTE, UMTS & GSM Tier I Carrier Grade Networks Handovers between networksLTE Tier III NetworkHF fixed and mobile radios / antennasISBN Satellite systemUAV and UGV test areasMountain top line-of-site accessMeasured Spectrum in INL Range- 120 dBmInstrumentation: RF waveform analyzers, generatorsProtocol analyzersNoise generators for controlled interferenceEstablished Services & Processes: Spectrum approval & monitoringSafety, Medical, Fire, Security (physical)Resource management - personnel, networks,configuration controlSecure, IP protected multi-user facilityBroadband data access – entire INL RangeHardware prototyping, scientific labsVisitor – US citizen & foreign nationalComprehensive End-to-End Network & Engineering, Operations, Deployment & Testing Expertise7

UNCLASSIFIEDOur Communications Engineering ExpertiseIs Based on Industry Experience Technical experts in wireless communications– Cellular, VHF, UHF, HF, IP– Design, Implementation, Programming, Operations Expertise from major wireless and telecommunication companies– AT&T, T-Mobile, Nokia, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Motorola,Hughes, L-3 Com, EG&G, Nextel, and Radix Experience in designing, installing, configuring, maintaining andoperating next generation wireless communications systemsUNCLASSIFIED8

UNCLASSIFIEDINL’s 890 Square Miles Provides Diverse Opportunities Isolated test range No nearby military bases,international airports orurban areas Natural RF shield provided bycaldera landscapeUAV 1000’ airstrip Multiple facilities and terrains 3 fixed cell sites Numerous test areas Rolling high desert withsurrounding mountains 5000’ average elevation Radio site at 8628’ elevation Controlled access Secure, IP protected multi-user facility Broadband data access Hardware prototyping, scientific labs Unrestricted airspace above 1500’ AGLINL Test Range BoundaryUNCLASSIFIED9

End-to-End WTB Test & Experimentation ProcessResource Allocation: PI, PM,network/ handset /HW/SWteams, 3rd party ningResourceAvailabilitySources: StakeholdersFeasibilityStudyFeasibility Study: Requirementanalysis, recommendation fordeliverables, Experimentation/solutions development.RF Simulations: EstablishGeographical & timeconstraintsTestEquipmentDesign,Test Planning,Test Network PrepMulti-network spectrum sharing,interoperability, device- applicationintegration, backward compatibility,customized experimentation needsNetworkIntegrationSystems/Technologiesof ing3GPP, TIA,NIST, etc.CustomerAcceptanceTechnologies/Systems of Interest:Infrastructure, core network, backend,handset, software platforms, inter-workingfeatures, applications etc.EmergingStandards,Test SuitesStakeholders: FederalAgencies, FCC, NTIA,Carriers, Vendors, Academia.ConformanceEvaluation,ReportingNetworks: Federal Systems &Commercial Networks.Ground / Air integration.Handsets, Backend, ApplicationsField tests, architecture anddeployment assistance, insite trainingINL has well defined and established flexible Experimentation ResearchProcesses, critical to successful wireless experimentation and innovation10

UNCLASSIFIEDIsolated, Reconfigurable, Multidisciplinary,High-Fidelity EnvironmentMultipleTest SitesINL RangeMonitoring EquipmentMobile PlatformsPSTNSimulatorCall GeneratorCellular NetworkOperations CentersFixedCell SitesIdaho FallsCell Switch CenterCellularNOCPower GridLabsCyber &SCADA Labs11

WTB History May 2003 through September 2019 108 customers, 835 Tests, 6256 Test days 5 to 275 participants per test Duration – 1 to 12 weeks Costs – 125K to 1.2M per test Customers typically test with the WTB two to four timesthrough development and prototype and then multiple times forTTP development and trainingUpon finishing WTB test activities,majority of customers state:That is nwe This is the mosttahot whatwtoaccommodating,nhsriappenedThat ed from ouin the latechnicallytcb.epex.)Tknowledgeable staffhat is no(st what esults pI have tested with.Need pproachredicteda.entireExperience was Priceless.WTB provides technical expertise and platforms for Real World Datato make informed decision regarding Wireless Systems, Devices Technologies and TTPs12

UNCLASSIFIEDWTB Cellular Configurations2.42.8lesMiMilesFlexible & ReconfigurableCellular Core: Handovers AlarmsRAN: Frequencies Power Antenna downtilt5 MilesAbility to reconfigure to resemble wireless environment ofa metropolis one minute and a rural area the nextUNCLASSIFIED 13

UNCLASSIFIEDDHS JamX 2017 Campaign “Did we improve from lessons learned in JamX 2016?”– JamX 17 Results: Many successes and improvement: Evaluated 8 new technologies Evaluated Tactics and Techniques to overcome Outcome: DHS reportHelp first responders across the country build more resilientcommunication networks and prepare them to recognize, respond to, reportand resolve RF interference incidents when they occur.UNCLASSIFIED14

INL WTB EMP Testing EMP Impacts on cellular systems EMP Commission, Telcordia Support EMP CommissionEMP Sensors 15

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