Division of Astronomical Sciences
Electromagnetic Spectrum Management
(ESM)
CONTACTS
SYNOPSIS
The objective of Electromagnetic Spectrum Management (ESM) is to ensure the access of the scientific community to portions of the radio spectrum that are needed for research purposes. ESM does this by representing the interests of the NSF and the scientific community in the field of telecommunications management and regulation, involving in particular:
- Participating in the establishment of radio regulations, operating procedures and technical standards related to private sector uses of the radio spectrum, by providing input into Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proceedings, directly or through the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA)
Registration of Radio Telescopes
Other ESM activities:
- Maintaining liaison with the Committee on Radio Frequencies (CORF) of the National Academy of Sciences, the US National Committee of the International Radio Science Union (USNC-URSI) and the Committee on Radio Astronomy Frequencies (CRAF) of the European Science Foundation (ESF)
- Obtaining spectrum support for NSF radio communications systems and radio research instruments, such as, e.g. weather radars, when required. For spectrum certification of major systems, and for frequency assignments please contact: Dr. Andrew Clegg, by telephone at (703) 292-4892 or by e-mail at aclegg@nsf.gov
RELATED URLS
CORF
CRAF
FCC
International Telecommunication Union
IRAC
ITU-R Meetings
Natl Radio Regulations, Operating Proc. and Tech Standards Regulations
NTIA
Radiocommunication Sector
RCS
SG 7 (Science Services)
Summary of Radio Astronomy Issues from the 2007 World Radiocommunication Conference
U.S. Govt Preparations for World Radiocommunications Conferences
US SG 7
USNC-URSI
WP 7D (Radioastronomy)
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