2016

August 1, 2016 Institute for Telecommunication SciencesFocused ResearchDr. Keith Gremban, DirectorInstitute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) 2014ITS & NIST formCenter for AdvancedCommunications(CAC) Institute for Telecommunication SciencesPerform the research and engineering required to inform policySolve the telecommunications concerns of other Federal agencies•ITS receives over 50% of funding from other government agenciesElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and systems analysisPropagation measurement and modelingSpectrum monitoring/analysis/enforcement (Mike Cotton) ITS At-A-Glance(Eric Nelson) Institute for Telecommunication Sciences ●Radio propagation theory
Maintain and enhance standard RF propagation models:
Aggregate models
EMC analysis●RF measurement
High-density RF measurements
Interference detection and mitigation ITS Assets Institute for Telecommunication Sciences 1800 acre mesa in Boulder County•Radio quiet zone•One of 2 in the United StatesFacilities include laboratorybuildings, turntable, antennas – Spectrum Demand Institute for Telecommunication Sciencesstrategic imperative Demand for radio frequency spectrum is exploding
Proliferation of wireless devices
Increasing demand for bandwidth hungry data such as videoBut, spectrum is a finite resource
Exclusive rights to spectrum is not sustainable
Spectrum sharing is the new realityUnleashing the Wireless Broadband RevolutionPresidential Memorandum 2010
Make available 500 megahertz of Federal/non-federal spectrum by2020
Ensure no loss of critical existing and planned government capabilities Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Enablers of Spectrum Sharing Spectrum Monitoring
Determine the occupancy characteristics of selected spectral bands
Inform the process of identifying and prioritizing bands for potentialsharingPropagation Measurement and Modeling
Measure RF propagation characteristics in various bands and ●●environments
Upgrade RF propagation models with additional measurements RInternetRouter,Firewall,and Data RFCRRFCRSensor 2 Institute for Telecommunication SciencesSpectrum Monitoring Spectrum monitoring can providereal-time and historical data to:
Validate occupancy/usage models
Field test coordination technology
Facilitate spectrum sharing
Inform planners and policy makersMeasured spectrum occupancy datais required for evaluation of spectrumsharing opportunities andenforcement of license agreements. Institute for Telecommunication Sciences RF Propagation Measurement and ModelingUnderstand and quantify real-worldpropagation effects, measure transmission loss due toclutter: terrain, structures, foliage, …Robust measurements informenhanced propagation modelse.g., clutter distributions enable moreaccurate predictions of path lossPropagation models predictRegions of acceptable receptionAreas of potential interference e.g. Challenge: Understand and Institute for Telecommunication SciencesAggregate Modeling, overall effects of large numbers of cellphones in operation Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Receiver IPC Simulation Advantages of simulation Institute for Telecommunication SciencesSummary ●ITS is organized around core technical capabilities
RF Theory
RF Measurement
Systems Engineering and Evaluation
Software Engineering●ITS research portfolio
Reviewed and updated annually
Targets challenges 1-5+ years out
Focuses on foundational research and tool development•e.g., science and tools required to support spectrum sharing decisionsITS is advancing the science and engineering to inform policydecisions and support deployment of new