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NIST’s Material Measurement Laboratory and Communications Technology Laboratory are developing a new spectroscopy for intermolecular interactions. The team is
The Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program is researching the development of in-building apps for RF coverage evaluation, which is critical for
In this project we measure the fundamental electrical properties of materials from bulk to nanoscale from 1 MHz to 0.3 THz. Understanding the interaction of
The project resulted in the development of a test methodology to measure and collect co-channel interference effects between advanced waveforms of varying
Antennas are the eyes, ears and voices of everything from cell phones to interplanetary spacecraft. The Antenna Metrology Program carries on PML's pioneering
In the early 1970s, NIST researchers pioneered the near-field scanning technique, now the standard method for testing high-performance antennas designed to
Antennas are the eyes, ears and voice boxes of everything from cell phones to interplanetary spacecraft. The Antenna Metrology Program carries on NIST's
“5G and beyond” refers to future generations of mobile wireless communication systems. The vision for these next-generation systems are to enable groundbreaking
The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band is 150 MHz of new spectrum made available for commercial broadband use on a shared basis with the federal
National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) responders require higher call completion and signal quality than the average commercial wireless user
National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) responders require higher call completion and signal quality than the average commercial wireless user
The management of radio and network infrastructure resources in a nationwide interoperable network is critical to maintaining effective operations during
As public safety organizations deploy band class 14 Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks throughout the country, a major challenge will be providing economical
Consider the consequences if nearby electronics could interfere with a jet's instruments or cause an automobile to stall. The Field Parameter Metrology Program
Radio-frequency (RF) waves and microwaves are involved with almost every facet of everyday life. Radio stations, television, wireless devices, satellite
NIST CTL’s Radio Frequency Technology Division conducts research into electromagnetic measurement, modeling, and theory in support of advanced wireless
Our goal is to develop the metrology to enable a materials genomic approach to the discovery and optimization of complex electronic and electromagnetic
This project supports the microwave, telecommunications, computing, and emerging nanoelectronics industries through research and development of high-frequency
Organizations can optimize network performance and provide the capability to control access to vital services and information based on a user’s identity, role
The National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network (NASCTN) has completed the Impacts of LTE Signals on GPS Receivers project and has released the
Public safety works across a diverse geographic environment. Even with a high availability of the Long Term Evolution (LTE) radio access network (RAN) provided
LMR is ever-present and determining the integration of LTE technology is vital for interoperable public safety operations. The PSCR program, on behalf of DHS
The ability for public safety personnel to have access to local control of users on the network during an emergency is vital to operations. The Public Safety
The management of radio and network infrastructure resources in a nationwide interoperable network is critical in maintaining effective operations during