NTIA Report TR-91-280

Assessment of Bands for Wind Profiler Accommodation (216-225, 400.15-406, and 420-450 MHz Bands)

September 1991

Gary Patrick and Michael Richmond

Abstract: This report presents an assessment of three candidate bands (216-225, 400.15-406, and 420-450 MHz) for the potential accommodation of Wind Profilers nationally, with consideration worldwide. The approach used to evaluate each band was based on two major factors: conformance to current regulations and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). This report addresses current regulations, spectrum usage, and analyzes the EMC between two types of Wind Profilers and specific environmental systems for potential accommodation in three candidate bands. The results of this study can serve to indicate a suitable band and identify potential frequencies within that band to accommodate Wind Profiler operations.

Keywords: 216-225 MHz Band; 400.15-406 MHz Band; 420-450 MHz Band; Wind Profiler Radars; Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Analysis

• Title Page; Abstract; Table of Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables

• Section 1: Introduction; Section 2: Conclusions and Recommendations; Section 3: Wind proflier System

• Section 4: Conformance to Radio Regulations

• Section 5: Spectrum Usage

• Section 6: Electromagnetic Compatibility

• Appendix A; Appendix B: EMC RESULTS

• References

Disclaimer: Certain commercial equipment, components, and software are identified in this report to specify adequately the technical aspects of the reported results. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, nor does it imply that the equipment or software identified is necessarily the best available for the particular application or uses.

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