Mission:
To provide critically needed radio spectrum data, data analysis, and reports to Federal spectrum
managers, Congress, and the Executive branch in a timely and useful manner.
NTIA has designed, maintains, and operates the Radio Spectrum Measurement System (RSMS) and a
variety of compact, suitcase-portable measurement systems to accomplish its spectrum management mission:
- Measure the extent, patterns, and amounts of radio spectrum usage in the United States (through
specialized measurements of individual bands and through broadband spectrum surveys from 30 MHz to
20 GHz);
- Measure the radio emission characteristics of individual transmitters to ensure compliance with
existing regulations. These transmitters include-but are not limited to-radars, communication links,
and navigation transmitters;
- Measure the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) characteristics of Government and non-Government
transmitters and receivers. These characteristics are used by OSM to design band allocation
specifications that maximize benefits and minimize future interference problems;
- Resolve interference problems in cases where a Government radio system may be involved as a
victim or interferer.
To accomplish this mission, the RSMS Program is segmented into two projects: RSMS Operations and
RSMS Development. Operations consists of all measurements, analysis, and reports produced within the
program. Development consists of all tasking connected with the design, testing, and implementation
of new RSMS software, hardware, and measurement techniques. |
Radio Spectrum Measurement System (RSMS) Program