Federal CIO Council’s IT Summit 2007 Importance of Spectrum Management and Use to the CIO’s Overall IT Enterprise Portfolio - “Connecting the Dots on the Radio Spectrum to an Agency's Enterprise” Byron K. Barker Chief, Strategic Planning Division Office Of Spectrum Management October 9, 2007

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An Example of the Future: How Networks Will be Seamless to Operations – One Spectrum! Video not provided

What’s Different Mobile Subscriber – Fixed Infrastructure Pre-configured Networks Tall, Fixed Antenna Towers Fiber optic Inter-nodal Connections Fixed Frequency Assignments Interference Rejection somewhat Important Detection not an issue Mobile Subscriber – Mobile Infrastructure Ad-Hoc, Self-organizing Networks Small, Easily Erectable Masts; Low Profile OTM Antennas Mobile, Wireless, Inter- nodal Connections Restricted Frequency Assignments, Geographically Impacted Interference Rejection and Anti-jam are Critical Low Probability of Detection (LPI) is Critical Fixed Tactical Fixed Frequency Assignments Restricted, Negotiated Frequency Assignments Robust, Static, Homogeneous, Mixed-media Infrastructure Highly Mobile, Radio-based, Heterogeneous Infrastructure

Spectrum Management Spectrum Equip Certification Frequency Assignments Host Nation Coordination De-confliction Electromagnetic Compatibility IT Enterprise Functions Enterprise Services Management Network Management Spectrum Management SATCOM Management Operational/ Mission Planning Modeled Spectrum Environment Projected Interference Coordination with other Agencies or Host Nations Spectrum Management is an essential function for: “Ensuring effective and efficient processing, (wireless) connectivity, routing and information flow” “Rapid, flexible deployment of (wireless) networked resources” Systems Management Applications Management

Spectrum Reality: Balancing between Competing Domains Assuring Spectrum Access Is Essential to National Security, Public Safety and Economic Opportunities USSpectrumManagement

President’s Spectrum Policy Initiative “The existing legal and policy framework for spectrum management has not kept pace with the dramatic changes in technology and spectrum use.” - President George W. Bush, Presidential Memorandum, May 29, 2003 Committed the Administration to develop a comprehensive U.S. spectrum policy for the 21 st century The Secretary of Commerce was charged to lead this initiative

Technology - Wireless Demand - Spectrum Constrained Resource Continuing Development of New Wireless Technologies Continued Growth in Demand for Wireless Applications A New Paradigm is Needed for Spectrum Management = “Stressed” Access

Spectrum Management Must Change Large-Scale Ad Hoc Network Complexity is Beyond Conventional Static Frequency Planning Ever Changing Membership, Extent, Topology, Routing, … Varying Demand, Multiple QOS Require Adaptive Solutions Not Enough Spectrum to Provide for All Possibilities Planning is at least N 2 Up to 50 clusters Up to 50 nodes Other Compounding Factors Competing Interests – Public Safety, Economic Security, etc Asymmetric Operations Coalition Partners Finite Resource

Spectrum Management Challenges Spectrum Management Challenges Long Setup Times: Engineering for thousands of assignments Extensive coordination Tactical Planning: Extensive and cumbersome for each engagement, contingency, and AOR Spectrum Inflexibility: Static assignments dictate paucity in dynamic, RF rich environments Spectrum Scarcity: Throughput limitations due to spectrum bandwidth constraints Sub-Optimization: Restricted by existing practices Near-Zero Setup Time: Configure system operating parameters via software Standards approach will enable pre- coordinated agreements Adaptive Tactical Planning: Automated adaptation to regional, local, and tactical policies Dynamic Spectrum Management: Provides assured access to and efficient utilization of spectrum Spectrum Utilization Optimized: Access spectrum at the right place and at the right time. Spectrum enables network integration to the last “tactical” mile: Seamless and synchronized Minimizes Spectrum “Fratricide” TodayTodayFutureFuture “Gaps”

Spectrum Mgmt Strategic Plan Change Drivers Others……. Near Real-time Coordination Automated Adaptation to Environment Spectrum Access Transparency Future Spectrum Management Architecture Need for a Spectrum Strategy Need for a Spectrum Strategy Implementation Plan Required Actions Necessary to Achieve SM Strategic Goals Spectrum Requirements and Trends Transition Plan & Spectrum Roadmap Your Department’s Enterprise Architecture Your Department’s IT Strategic Plan SPECTRUM POLICY FOR THE 21 st CENTURY – The Implementation Plan to Carryout the President’s Spectrum Policy Initiative and Direction U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DONALD L. EVANS, SECRETARY MICHAEL D. GALLAGHER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION MAY 2005 Presidential Spectrum Initiative

Spectrum Management Architecture “As Is” “To Be” CurrentNear-TermMid-TermFar-Term Spectrum Management Transition Plan Desired SM Capabilities Required Technology Insertion SM Strategic Plan Building a Migration Strategy “The major steps to reaching your vision”

Strategic Planning & Technology Helps the SM Challenge Today Near-termFuture Pre-set Waveforms Pre-loaded Frequencies Policy & Rules Built-in Awareness of Location & Network allows adaptive use Sense EM Environment Self-Adjusting Increasing “Smart” Radio Capabilities Accessible Spectrum to meet Future Needs

Directions & Initiatives Policy Presidential Spectrum Mgmt Initiative Federal Strategic Spectrum Plan Technology Automation of Spectrum Processes – Federal Spectrum Management System (FSMS) Shared Spectrum Information Environment Dynamic Spectrum Access Strategic Planning for Future SM Capabilities Federal Strategic Spectrum Mgmt Plan Federal Spectrum Management Architecture Spectrum Roadmap for New Policies, Rules, and Standards

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