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Communications Technology Laboratory

Spectrum Technology and Research Division

Projects/Programs

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CBRS Sharing Ecosystem Assessment

Ongoing
The objective of this project is to collect the data required for DISA DSO to ascertain the effectiveness of the sharing ecosystem between CBRS systems as

COVID-19 Spectrum Occupancy Project

Ongoing
By conducting a narrowly targeted campaign of wireless activity at homes and hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic, we seek a more accurate understanding of
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Fiber-optic Frequency Comb Development

Ongoing
To support comb-based measurements outside the metrology laboratory, we develop high performance, robust frequency combs based on fiber-optic technology.
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METIS

Ongoing
A new publication describes METIS, a Metrology Exchange to Innovate in Semiconductors We are seeking comments on the draft publication through February 16, 2024

Open RAN Research at NIST

Ongoing
Next-generation Radio Access Networks (RANs) are characterized by the disaggregation of the network elements and the use of intelligent controllers to manage

Thermal Noise Metrology

Ongoing
This project develops methods for very accurate measurements of thermal noise and provides support for such measurements in the communications and electronics

Trusted Spectrum Testing

Ongoing
The availability of wireless spectrum bandwidth has a profound impact on US industry’s ability to engineer a new generation of wireless devices. This program

Wireless Coexistence

Ongoing
This project aims to develop new modeling and measurement techniques of wireless coexistence systems to support the efficient use of the radio frequency (RF)