Ranging Enhancement for 802.16e OFDMA PHY

The contribution proposes to improve the scalability and performance of the ranging channel for scalable OFDMA. Ranging performance is improved by using low PAPR sequences with good cross-correlation and eliminating interference caused by initial ranging timing offsets, and a a flexible ranging resource allocation is introduced that can adjust the ranging channel resources for scalable FFT sizes. Purpose Adoption of proposed changes into P802.16e Notice This document has been prepared to assist IEEE 802.16. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein. Release The contributor grants a free, irrevocable license to the IEEE to incorporate material contained in this contribution, and any modifications thereof, in the creation of an IEEE Standards publication; to copyright in the IEEE’s name any IEEE Standards publication even though it may include portions of this contribution; and at the IEEE’s sole discretion to permit others to reproduce in whole or in part the resulting IEEE Standards publication. The contributor also acknowledges and accepts that this contribution may be made public by IEEE 802.16. Patent Policy and Procedures The contributor is familiar with the IEEE 802.16 Patent Policy and Procedures , including the statement "IEEE standards may include the known use of patent(s), including patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard." Early disclosure to the Working Group of patent information that might be relevant to the standard is essential to reduce the possibility for delays in the development process and increase the likelihood that the draft publication will be approved for publication. Please notify the Chair as early as possible, in written or electronic form, if patented technology (or technology under patent application) might be incorporated into a draft standard being developed within the IEEE 802.16 Working Group. The Chair will disclose this notification via the IEEE 802.16 web site . 2004-07-07 IEEE C802.16e-04/143r1 1 Ranging Enhancement for 802.16e OFDMA PHY Xiangyang (Jeff) Zhuang, Kevin Baum Vijay Nangia Mark Cudak