SPECTRUM-RELATED APPLIED ENGINEERING

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DISA provides tailored engineering support and guidance that enables the DoD and U.S. Military Services to proactively plan, design, acquire, and operate spectrum-dependent systems compatibly in their intended electromagnetic environments. The primary focus is to provide spectrum support to the warfighter.

Recent ongoing projects include conducting analyses and delivering spectrum-related engineering solutions for the following:

  • Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
  • Low-Observable aircraft
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard and Johnson Space Centers spectrum management
  • Test and training ranges in Germany and the United States
  • Ultra-High Frequency Emergency Network (UEN) for the Pentagon
  • Joint Tactical Information Distribution System/Multifunctional Information Distribution System (JTIDS/MIDS) tactical data systems used by over 30 countries allied with the United States
  • STARLite tactical reconnaissance radar
  • AEGIS cruiser radars
  • Warfighter Information Network - Tactical (WIN-T).
  • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) development projects
  • Army Counter Remote Control Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems

STANDARD FEATURES

  • Spectrum related analysis expertise in all electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) disciplines
  • Scenario-based system design and operational effectiveness analysis
  • Spectrum certification/host nation supportability
  • DD Form 1494 submittals
  • Completion of comprehensive spectrum supportability risk assessments (SSRAs) for new spectrum-dependent systems, which include frequency band studies and cosite/intersite analyses
  • Analyses of radiation hazards to personnel, fuels, and ordnance
  • Spectrum planning, including analysis of long-term spectrum regulatory implications and global spectrum access
  • Engineering support for Requests for Proposals and Source Selection Evaluation Boards
  • Spectrum dependent system baseline performance electromagnetic emission analysis, and radio/radar coverage and propagation effects
  • Preparation and review of acquisition documents for spectrum dependent systems 
  • Radio frequency test and measurement support in the field and in the laboratory
  • Assistance in the development of domestic and international spectrum policy for both radars and UAS
  • Mobile Service Provider
  • E3 and spectrum supportability of UAS/Remotely Piloted Aircraft data links such as Common Data Link (CDL)

 

VALUE TO OUR MISSION PARTNERS 

DISA provides tailored "fee for service" engineering support and guidance to enable the DoD, the Military Services, and other U.S. Government entities to proactively plan, design, acquire, and operate spectrum-dependent systems compatibly in their intended electromagnetic environment. In accordance with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and DoD guidance, DISA also provides spectrum support to commercial wireless service providers who wish to locate their systems on Federal property.