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Wireless System Planning Tools Directory

• the directory is available at http://rsl.ece.ubc.ca/planning.html
• the 2010 refresh of the directory is complete
• vendors have been invited to join the directory steering committee
• the current directory includes product names, descriptions, company logos and contact information
• the directory steering committee will be asked to recommend features to incorporate in the 2011 refresh

Wireless System Planning Tools Tutorial

• we are working with Mentum and Siradel to develop a one-day Wireless Systems Planning Tools tutorial
• it will first be given in Vancouver in early Dec 2010
• it will be open to IEEE VT-S members free of charge; it will also used as a recruiting inducement for potential IEEE VT-S members

Radiowave Propagation Books Directory

• The directory is available at http://rsl.ece.ubc.ca/books.html
• Authors are invited to submit their books for inclusion in the directory
• Purchasing books by clicking through to Amazon.com supports the activities of the Committee

Guidelines for Statistical Design of Propagation Experiments

• our survey of recent measurement-based propagation papers shows that very few incorporate statistical rigour
• we are bringing together researchers to develop guidelines for: 1) statistical design of propagation experiments and 2) statistical analysis of propagation data
• such guidelines will help researchers prepare better manuscripts and reviewers, editors and readers more effectively assess them

XML-based Markup Language for Radiowave Propagation Data

• exchange of propagation data would be simplified if the data was marked up using an XML-based markup language
• we are bringing together researchers to develop guidelines and specifications for such a markup language

Standardized Propagation Models

• We are bringing together researchers to standardize propagation models suitable for fairly comparing alternative system designs and identify gaps to be filled by future work
• Our initial efforts are focusing on models suitable for use in vehicular networking.
• Following a successful tutorial presentation at IEEE IMS 2010 (Anaheim), we’ve been asked to take on a similar role for propagation in industrial environments.

Selected Reprint Volume

• Co-editors: Prof. Dave Michelson and Dr. Saeed Ghassemzadeh
• Section editors are identifying the most significant four-to-six papers in each area and are preparing a two-page introduction that puts these selections in context.
• The volume will be suitable for use as a reference in graduate level courses on radiowave propagation.

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