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• 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
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • 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