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Communications Technology Laboratory

Wireless Networks Division

Projects/Programs

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NIST engineer Kate Remley led development of new 94 gigahertz calibrated signal source and 16-antenna array operating at 83 gigahertz

5G & Beyond

Ongoing
“5G and beyond” refers to future generations of mobile wireless communication systems. The vision for these next-generation systems are to enable groundbreaking
USS George H.W. Bush equipped with air traffic control radar system operating in the 3.5 GHz band

Citizens Broadband Radio Service

Ongoing
The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band is 150 MHz of spectrum made available for commercial broadband use on a shared basis with the federal

NextG Channel Measurement and Modeling

Ongoing
The exponential increase in wireless data transmission from smartphones has led to the saturation of the sub-6 GHz bands forcing providers to explore the use of

Public Safety Communications Program

Ongoing
CTL advances public safety communication technology by researching, developing, and accelerating the adoption and implementation of critical communications

Smart Grid Communications

Completed
While there is a clear need for communication networks supporting reliable information transfer between the various entities in the electric grid, there are
Ultra-dense networks

Ultra-dense Networks

Ongoing
Ultra-dense networks will arise not only from an expanded user base and shorter links, but also from an enriched topology, including different technologies and