HANDBOOK / CAT
FOREWORD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 Background
1.2 When automation of the spectrum management process is needed
1.3 The benefits of automation of the spectrum management process
1.4 Steps to acquire automation of spectrum management
1.5 Training and maintenance
1.6 ITU-R Recommendations and Handbooks
1.7 Organization of the Handbook
CHAPTER 2 - COMPUTER TECHNIQUES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Elements
2.2.1 Hardware
2.2.2 Software
2.2.3 Networking
2.2.4 Internet
2.3 Project management, training, maintenance and documentation
2.3.1 Project management
2.3.2 Training
2.3.3 Maintenance
2.3.4 Documentation
2.4 System security
2.4.1 Backup
2.4.2 Virus
2.4.3 Hacking
2.5 Guidelines for choosing a computerized system
2.5.1 Analytical considerations
2.5.2 Identification of the needs
2.5.3 System design
2.5.4 Selecting a company for the project realization
2.5.5 Selecting a computer system
2.5.6 Conclusions
CHAPTER 3 - SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT DATA AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Spectrum management data: Entities, properties and relationships
3.2.1 Frequencies and radio services (frequency allocations)
3.2.2 Frequency assignments and licenses
3.2.3 Licence holders
3.2.4 Stations and equipment
3.2.5 Geography of the administration and the surrounding areas
3.2.6 Levels of emissions (monitoring)
3.2.7 Licence fee schedules
3.2.8 Spectrum management events
3.2.9 Spectrum management data
3.3 Data quality
3.3.1 Quality of contractor data
3.3.2 Quality of data acquisition and maintenance
3.4 Spectrum management databases and database management systems
3.4.1 Spectrum management databases
3.4.2 Database management systems
3.4.3 Input to the database
3.4.4 Output from the database
CHAPTER 4 - ELECTRONIC EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION FOR SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Transport methods
4.2.1 Surface mail
4.2.2 Facsimile (fax)
4.2.3 Electronic mail (email)
4.2.4 Remote data access - Bulletin boards, WWW servers, FTP sites and fiConnectionsfl
4.2.5 Standards compliance
4.3 Issues in systems implementations
4.3.1 Existing computer facilities
4.3.2 The administration™s electronic data exchange requirements
4.3.3 Procurement
4.3.4 Managing change
4.4 Case studies
CHAPTER 5 - EXAMPLES OF AUTOMATED SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
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5.1 Introduction
5.2 Manipulating data in computer systems
5.2.1 Allocation database
5.3 Computer-aided frequency selection
5.3.1 Problem description
5.3.2 Basic selection procedure
5.3.3 An example of implementation of basic selection procedure
5.3.4 Frequency selection using more detailed sharing criteria
5.3.5 Land mobile radio-frequency assignment
5.4 Propagation analysis
5.5 Equipment characteristics
5.5.1 Antenna patterns
5.5.2 Emission spectra of transmitters
5.5.3 Receiver selectivity
5.6 Frequency dependent rejection
5.7 Coordination distance calculations
5.7.1 Program capabilities and procedures
5.7.2 Other coordination and notification assistance
5.8 Integrated spectrum management systems
5.9 Management - Monitoring integration
5.9.1 Definition of an integrated management and monitoring system
5.9.2 Importance of an integrated system
References
ANNEX 1 - SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT DATA TABLES
ANNEX 2 - ELLIPSE – Spectrum Automated Spectrum Management System
1 Administrative and technical modules
2 Geographical Information System (GIS) and Cartographic Database
3 Architecture and platform
4 Security
5 Customization
6 Documentation
7 Licensing mode
8 Data migration
9 Training
10 Warranty, maintenance and support
ANNEX 3 - IRIS – Spectrum Management System
2 RFI analysis
ANNEX 4 - RAKURS – An applications package for Spectrum Management in the broadcasting service
Bibliography
ANNEX 5 - SIRIUS – National System for Spectrum Management
1 Introduction
2 The SIRIUS system
3 Administrative module
4 Domestic and international coordination, notification to ITU-R
5 Reports
6 Technical and administrative database
7 Engineering analysis module
8 Monitoring module
9 Multi-user operation
References
ANNEX 6 - SPECTRA – National Spectrum Management System
1 General information
1.1 The task of the SPECTRA system
1.2 The procedures
1.3 Modularity
1.4 Maintenance
1.5 Usage of local programs and migration of existing databases
1.6 Digitalized maps
1.7 Integration with radio monitoring systems
1.8 Localization/customization of the system
1.9 Training
2 Description of the SPECTRA system
3 Brief module description
Bibliography
ANNEX 7 - TCI - Automated Spectrum Management and Monitoring System
1 Management system summary
1.1 Functions automated by the system
1.2 Use of the system
1.3 Navigation through system screens
1.4 Localization, accounting interface, and ITU compliance
2 Monitoring system summary
2.1 Functions performed by the system
2.2 Modes of operation
2.3 Compactness and mobility
3 Integrated management and monitoring system
3.1 Seamless operation of hardware and software
3.2 Support, including customisation, data migration, training and maintenance
3.3 Compliance with ITU recommendations on automation and integration
References
ANNEX 8 - WINBASMS – Basic Automated Spectrum Management System
GLOSSARY