Pop-up 5G standalone non-public networks (SNPNs) for live broadcast production

Yoffe, Samuel R. and Brew, Malcolm and Allan, Douglas and Barlee, Kenneth and Anderson, Dani and Ighagbon, Odianosen Anthony and Speirs, Cameron and Stewart, Robert and Wagdin, Ian and Brandstrup, Morten and McGill, Jack and Gordon, Gareth and Mullane, Don and Murray, Liam and Smith, Mark and Kulhan, Muki and Canning, John and Behman, Aaron and Stagg, Matt and Hale, Jonathan; (2023) Pop-up 5G standalone non-public networks (SNPNs) for live broadcast production. In: Proceedings of the 2023 NAB Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology Conference. National Association of Broadcasters, USA. (https://nabpilot.org/product/pop-up-5g-standalone-...)

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Abstract

A portable, pop-up private standalone 5G network has been developed and deployed around the world in a series of successful proof-of-concepts for outside broadcast production in remote locations. The flexible software-defined radio (SDR) allows us to rapidly customise the network to the environment and requirements, with low-latency configurations and heavy uplink biasing in the bi-directional RF channel to support multiple wireless camera feeds. We used shared spectrum available in the n78 and upper n77 bands (3.3–4.2 GHz) in UK, Ireland, Kenya and New Zealand to deliver live-to-air footage. We explored the use of bonding multiple low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and cellular backhaul, which allowed us to broadcast the Pitlochry Highland Games live from rural Scotland into the IBC 2022 show in Amsterdam. This paper will discuss the critical technical capabilities of the pop-up private 5G network and how broadcasters have rapidly deployed the technology to support historic and sporting events, including the final journey from Scotland of Queen Elizabeth II and the Danish parliamentary elections. We will also explore how to configure connectivity for optimum performance.

  • Item type:Book Section
    ID code:87167
    Dates:
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    14 April 2023
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    Notes:References [1] Gomez-Barquero, D., Gimenez, J. J., Muntean, G.-M., Xu, Y., Wu, Y., “IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting Special Issue on: 5G Media Production, Contribution, and Distribution,” IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, 68, 2, June 2022, p. 415 [DOI: 10.1109/TBC.2022.3163818]. [2] 5G PPP Technology Board, “Non-Public-Networks – State of the art and way forward,” https://5g- ppp.eu/white-paper-from-the-5g-ppp-technology-board-non-public-networks-state-of-the-art-and- way-forward/ [3] P. Sunna et al., “A Multiple Camera 5G Wireless Studio for Professional Content Production Scenarios,” 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB), Bilbao, Spain, 2022, pp. 1-6 [DOI: 10.1109/BMSB55706.2022.9828740]. [4] Brightwell, P., Ferreira, P., Lohmar, T. and Sunna, P., “Media Gateways in Hybrid Wired and Wireless Media Production,” SMPTE 2022 Media Technology Summit, Hollywood, CA, 2022, pp. 1- 21 [DOI: 10.5594/M001981]. [5] EBU 5G-RECORDS Project Outcomes: https://www.5g-records.eu/index.php/outcomes-2 [6] Brandstrup, M., Brightwell, P., Desirello, D., Ferreira, P., Fuentes, M., Lohmar, T., Rodrigo Castillo, A., Sunna, P., Wagdin, I, “5G S-NPN (Standalone Non-Public Nnetwork) for Professional Media Production”, International Broadcasting Convention Technical Papers, September 2022 [https://www.ibc.org/technical-papers/ibc2022-tech-papers-5g-s-npn-for-professional-media- production/9229.article].
    Subjects:Technology > Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > Telecommunication
    Department:Faculty of Engineering > Electronic and Electrical Engineering
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:03 Nov 2023 16:12
    Last modified:29 Apr 2024 01:18
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/87167
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