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U.S.
Department of Transportation
Research
and Innovative Technology Administration
IntelliDriveSM: Dedicated Spectrum
§FCC allocated 5.9GHz
for safety applications
§Other applications can
be accommodated
§5.9GHz put US in
leadership role
úEurope subsequently
allocated 5.9GHz
úJapan subsequently
allocated 5.8GHz
§Dedicated Short Range
Communications (DSRC) at 5.9GHz is required for critical safety applications
§Other wireless
technologies are options for other applications
§Strong industry support
for DSRC at 5.9GHz