Within the various Spectrum and E3 Compliance SIA web pages, you will find a variety of information on requirements, guidance, organizations, etc. associated with the proper consideration of E3 and spectrum management considerations for weapon systems and other DoD equipment in the acquisition cycle. Following the guidance contained herein and obtaining help from Service E3 and SS experts, will ensure that operational risks from EM interference and frequency management issues are minimized or eliminated.
The main Spectrum and E3 SIA areas are:
- Spectrum and Electromagnetics 101: provides background educational information on SS and E3 issues
- Spectrum Supportability and DoD Policy and Guidance: provides relevant policy and guidance resources to assist acquisition professionals and developers of communication-electronics systems to ensure that EMC is properly considered.
- E3 and Spectrum Acquisition Requirements and Verification: provides resources and guidance for the development of E3/SS requirements and how to verify them as required by the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
- Spectrum Supportability Determination Processes: provides the new draft of DoDI 4650 and information on the requirements of the written determination that must be completed with the concurrence of the DoD Component or Component Chief Information Officer (CIO).
- Electromagnetic Environmental Effects: provides information on electromagnetic effects that make up the definition of E3: EMC, EMI, EMP, EMV, lightning, RADHAZ, p-static, and electrostatic discharge.
- Service E3 and Spectrum Management Organizations: provides URLs to service specific resources, web sites, and other E3/SS-related information.
- Tools: describes various E3 tools, databases, and models.
- E3 and Spectrum Supportability Clearing House: facilitates training resources and related E3/spectrum-related information among acquisition professionals as well as practitioners of E3 and spectrum engineering.
- Community Connection: provides a centralized location for E3/SS requirements assistance and SS/E3-related questions.
