Handbook of Frequency Allocations and Spectrum Protection for Scientific Uses: Second Edition
2015

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The electromagnetic spectrum is a vital part of our environment. Measures of radio frequency emissions from natural phenomena enable both practical applications, such as weather predictions and studies of the changing of Earth's climate here at home, and reveal the physical properties of cosmic sources. The spectrum is therefore a resource to be used wisely now and to be protected for future generations.

Handbook of Frequency Allocations and Spectrum Protection for Scientific Uses: Second Edition sets forth the principles for the allocation and protection of spectral bands for services using the radio spectrum for scientific research. This report describes the radio frequency bands used by scientific services and includes relevant regulatory information and discussion of scientific use of frequency bands. This reference will guide spectrum managers and spectrum regulatory bodies on science issues and serve as a resource to scientists and other spectrum users.

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280 pages · 8 x 11 · paperback
ISBN Paperback: 0-309-37659-9
ISBN Ebook: 0-309-37660-2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/21774

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Front Matter i-xvi
Summary 1-2
1 Radio Frequency Regulation for the Scientific Services 3-15
2 Scientific Background: Radio Astronomy Service 16-51
3 Scientific Background: Earth Exploration Satellite Service 52-85
4 Technical Aspects of Protection for the Scientific Use of the Radio Spectrum 86-102
5 Science Service Allocations 103-228
Appendixes 229-230
Appendix A: Definitions of Terms 231-233
Appendix B: IEEE Standard Letter Designations for Radar Bands 234-236
Appendix C: International Astronomical Union Spectral Lines of Most Importance Below 300 GHz 237-240
Appendix D: International Astronomical Union Spectral Lines of Most Importance Between 300 and 1000 GHz 241-243
Appendix E: International Astronomical Union Spectral Lines of Most Importance Above 1 THz 244-256
Appendix F: Use of 0 dBi for Sidelobe Gain in Calculations of Interference in Radio Astronomy Bands 257-258
Appendix G: Selected Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission 259-259
Appendix H: Selected Acronyms and Abbreviations 260-264

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