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ITS Projects in FY 2007
NTIA S&E Projects
Network Performance
Audio Quality Research
Provide objective, expert leadership and key techni-
Develop and evaluate new techniques for encoding
cal contributions in ITU-T and related U.S. industry
and decoding speech signals. Provide algorithms,
committees responsible for developing broadband
software, and technical expertise to other ITS pro-
network performance, Quality of Service (QoS), and
grams. Provide technical presentations and labora-
resource management standards.
tory demonstrations as requested.
Project Leader: Neal B. Seitz (303) 497-3106
Project Leader: Stephen D. Voran (303) 497-3839
e-mail nseitz@its.bldrdoc.gov
e-mail svoran@its.bldrdoc.gov
Networking Technology
Broadband Wireless Research
Research, develop, and demonstrate state-of-the-art
Continue development of state-of-the-art measure-
methods and tools related to the measurement of
ment systems for collecting broadband radio-wave
wireless data networks, such as wireless local area
propagation data. Provide measurement tools and
networks (WLANs). Develop network-based mea-
propagation data used for simulation of the spectral
surement methods for Voice over IP (VoIP) quality.
efficiency of proposed communication systems.
Project Leader: DJ Atkinson (303) 497-5281
Project Leader: Peter B. Papazian (303) 497-5369
e-mail datkinson@its.bldrdoc.gov
e-mail ppapazian@its.bldrdoc.gov
Policy Support
Broadband Wireless Standards
Provide engineering and technical support to NTIA
Provide leadership and technical support to com-
in telecommunications policy development.
mittees (e.g., ITU-R, TIA TR-8) developing broad-
Project Leader: Alan W. Vincent (303) 497-3500
band wireless communications standards that affect
e-mail avincent@its.bldrdoc.gov
Federal agencies' use of the services. Continue
model enhancement by addressing path-specific
RSMS Enhancements
propagation prediction models.
Support RSMS operations through the development
Project Leader: Paul M. McKenna (303) 497-3474
and maintenance of software, hardware, systems,
e-mail pmckenna@its.bldrdoc.gov
and equipment for FY 2007 operations tasks.
Project Leader: J. Randy Hoffman (303) 497-3582
Effects of the Channel on Radio Systems
e-mail rhoffman@its.bldrdoc.gov
Identify, model, and characterize a small number of
radio systems and use these to predict the effects of
RSMS 4th Generation Development
the channel on others. Use the results to predict how
Provide new and innovative measurement tools for
interference introduced by new spectrum engineer-
RSMS capabilities. Continue to develop and docu-
ing methods impacts legacy systems.
ment the architectural design of the core software.
Project Leader: Robert J. Achatz (303) 497-3498
Continue to develop all existing instrument Dynamic
e-mail rachatz@its.bldrdoc.gov
Link Libraries (DLLs) and build upon the collection.
Project Leader: J. Randy Hoffman (303) 497-3582
Network Interoperability
e-mail rhoffman@its.bldrdoc.gov
Conduct research in multimedia quality research,
enterprise architecture planning, and various meth-
RSMS Operations
odologies that exist in developing and documenting
Provide NTIA with critical measurement support
interoperable architectures. Participate in Project
to determine radio spectrum usage across the U.S.;
25/TIA TR-8 and other standards organizations (e.g.,
resolve interference problems involving Government
VQEG, ATIS, IETF). Investigate multimedia appli-
radio systems; and determine the emission charac-
cations and undertake research to establish baseline
teristics of radio transmitter systems that may affect
interoperability for multimedia applications.
Government operations.
Project Leader: Arthur A. Webster (303) 497-3567
Project Leader: J. Randy Hoffman (303) 497-3582
e-mail awebster@its.bldrdoc.gov
e-mail rhoffman@its.bldrdoc.gov

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ITS Projects

Table Mountain Modernization Effects of Receiver Signal Processing on
Maintain and upgrade the Table Mountain Field Site Interference Rejection
infrastructure, ensure a safe working environment Determine the feasibility of using a commercially
there, and provide logistical support for research available computer capability to simulate the signal
activities at the field site. processing for a range of different error correction
Project Leader: J. Wayde Allen (303) 497-5871 schemes. Implement this capability to evaluate the
e-mail wallen@its.bldrdoc.gov performance of a radio system subjected to signals
from other radio links.
Table Mountain Research Project Leader: Robert J. Achatz (303) 497-3498
Utilize the Table Mountain Field Site and Radio e-mail rachatz@its.bldrdoc.gov
Quiet Zone to support fundamental research into
the nature, interaction, and evaluation of telecommu- Examination of Short-Range, Low-Height
nication devices, systems, and services that will Propagation Prediction Model
expand the ITS knowledge base, help identify emerg- As part of a multi-year effort to address the need for
ing technologies, and develop new measurement an under-1 km propagation prediction model, con-
methods. tinue looking at this specific scenario and its unique
Project Leader: J. Wayde Allen (303) 497-5871 environmental influences. Continue model develop-
e-mail wallen@its.bldrdoc.gov ment and a field measurement campaign to verify
and validate those models. Bring the results of the
Third Generation Wireless Interference Modeling project to the ITU-R and IEEE, as appropriate.
and Characterization Project Leader: Paul M. McKenna (303) 497-3474
Present technical contributions on PCS interference e-mail pmckenna@its.bldrdoc.gov
effects to ATIS Technical Subcommittee WTSC/
G3GRA. Contribute to related fora (e.g., ITU-R TG Initial Spectrum Testbed and Antenna Harmonic
8/1, SG 3M) as appropriate. Develop a technology- Characterization
independent, multi-channel PCS interference model Perform technical planning and analyses on the
for use in the evaluation of PCS and other potentially spectrum testbed effort, and provide those outputs
affected (e.g., public safety/emergency) systems. for Working Level Group E (WLG-E). Also perform
Project Leader: Timothy J. Riley (303) 497-5735 measurements of the electrical characteristics and
e-mail triley@its.bldrdoc.gov beam-forming properties of a variety of antennas at
their harmonic frequencies.
Video Quality Research Project Leader: Michael Cotton (303) 497-7346
Develop technology for assessing the performance of e-mail mcotton@its.bldrdoc.gov
digital video transmission systems. Create improve-
ments to the existing video quality metric (VQM) Methodology for Statistical Combinations of
software tools. Develop multimedia definition and Noise and Interference
high definition video quality measurement algo- Develop guidance/guidelines as to when an interfer-
rithms and software. Transfer the technology to agen- ing signal that is combined with a noise signal can be
cies, standards bodies, and the U.S. telecom industry. considered "noise-like." Document the guidance and
Project Leader: Stephen Wolf (303) 497-3771 guidelines in a technical memorandum that will be
e-mail swolf@its.bldrdoc.gov incorporated into the Best Practices Handbook.
Project Leader: Michael Cotton (303) 497-7346
NTIA/OSM Projects e-mail mcotton@its.bldrdoc.gov

Antenna Polarization Measurements Radar Support Tasking
Provide guidance on the antenna polarization Support USWP8B, USJRG, and the U.S.
mismatch loss that should be used in analyses to Administration's positions in ITU-R WP8B and JRG
determine EMC between antennas using the same 1A-1C-8B by providing position papers, technical
radiocommunication service or operating in differ- reports, and attendance in these forums. Also sup-
ent services. Perform measurements to determine the port the Radar Correspondence Group (RCG) and the
loss as a function of various misalignment angles JRG 1A-1C-8B and RCG websites.
between various antennas. Project Leader: Frank H. Sanders (303) 497-7600
Project Leader: Brent L. Bedford (303) 497-5288 e-mail fsanders@its.bldrdoc.gov
e-mail bbedford@its.bldrdoc.gov

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Spectrum Efficiency of the Radiodetermination Public Safety Video Quality Testing
Service Develop and conduct video quality tests to assist
With OSM, develop a report on the basic parameters public safety agencies with telecommunications sys-
and trade-offs to consider in an analysis of spectrum tems and equipment selections. Gather information
efficiency of the radiodetermination service, and on these technologies and applications relevant to,
provide example calculations of spectrum efficiency and useful in, applications in NS/EP environments.
for some simple radars. Develop an analytical Project Leader: Dr. Carolyn Ford (303) 497-3728
approach to radar spectrum efficiency in general. e-mail cford@its.bldrdoc.gov
Project Leader: Frank H. Sanders (303) 497-7600
e-mail fsanders@its.bldrdoc.gov
Department of Commerce /
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Wind Turbine Interference Assessment Administration /
Provide an independent, objective assessment of NOAA Weather Radio Program Office
the effects of wind turbines on air traffic control
radar operations. Suggest methods for mitigating NOAA Weather Radio Receiver Tests
any harmful effects. Review a study by the British Compile the characteristics and responses of NWR
Ministry of Defence on Air Defence and Air Traffic receivers to various simulated NWR transmissions,
Control radar systems to determine if the conclu- under the same conditions as in a previous study.
sions are relevant to FAA radar systems. Project Leader: Raian F. Kaiser (303) 497-5491
Project Leader: Frank H. Sanders (303) 497-7600 e-mail rkaiser@its.bldrdoc.gov
e-mail fsanders@its.bldrdoc.gov
Department of Defense
Enhancements to Communication System
Other Agency Projects Planning Tool (CSPT) for DOD
Enhance the ITS CSPT model through improve-
ments in the incorporated models and addition of
Department of Commerce / models, as well as user support.
National Institute of Standards and Project Leader: Robert O. DeBolt (303) 497-5324
Technology EEEL / Office of Law e-mail rdebolt@its.bldrdoc.gov
Enforcement Standards
Public Safety Telecommunications Interoperability International Symposium on Advanced Radio
Provide engineering support, scientific analysis, Technologies (ISART)
technical liaison, and test design and implementation Develop and conduct a symposium that addresses
to allow the identification/development and valida- emerging and advanced wireless technologies.
tion of interoperability standards for the justice/ Gather information on the technologies for sponsor.
public safety/homeland security community. Provide Project Leader: Patricia J. Raush (303) 497-3568
technical assessments and evaluations of commer- e-mail praush@its.bldrdoc.gov
cial products and services that may provide interim
solutions for various interoperability scenarios.
Department of Homeland Security /
Project Leader: Jeffrey R. Bratcher (303) 497-4610
Federal Partnership for Interoperable
e-mail jbratcher@its.bldrdoc.gov
Communications
PSAF Data Model Development and Validation DHS/FPIC Technical Engineering Support
Develop and coordinate the Public Safety Archi- Provide engineering support to FPIC for public
tecture Framework (PSAF) product, data model, safety radio standards development and testing in
and tool for SAFECOM. Finish the preliminary data the ITS test facility. Assist in the development of
model and the PSAF tool; plan and conduct a trial of P25 standards in accordance with the APCO P25
the data model; develop a Users' Manual; determine Interface Committee (APIC) and TIA procedures.
hosting requirements of the PSAF tool; and specify Identify conditions advanced by P25 vendors or
the parameters of a secure national repository of interested parties that require further engineering
architecture descriptions and its required operation. analysis by an independent entity.
Project Leader: Christopher Redding (303) 497-3104 Project Leader: DJ Atkinson (303) 497-5281
e-mail credding@its.bldrdoc.gov e-mail datkinson@its.bldrdoc.gov

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ITS Projects

Department of Homeland Security /
National Communications System Cooperative Research and
ETS Standards Development
Development Agreements
Facilitate the standardization of NS/EP specifica- (CRADAs)
tions, protocols, and mechanisms. Develop and/or
verify emergency telecommunications service (ETS) First RF Corporation
mechanisms. Assist NCS in support of PDD-63 and Installed Performance of Antennas
associated CIP initiatives. Support First RF in testing antenna system perfor-
Project Leader: Arthur A. Webster (303) 497-3567 mance on a number of vehicles including UAVs,
e-mail awebster@its.bldrdoc.gov using the turntable facility at the Table Mountain
Field Site.
Department of Homeland Security / Project Leader: J. Wayde Allen (303) 497-5871
Office of the CIO e-mail wallen@its.bldrdoc.gov

Standardization of Measurement Methods for
Investigative Devices Lockheed Martin Coherent Technologies
Provide engineering and technical support to the Laser Testing at Table Mountain
OCIO Wireless Management Office for development Support Lockheed Martin Coherent Technologies'
of standardized measurement methods of investiga- tests at the Table Mountain Field Site to demonstrate
tive devices. Conduct measurements on new and/or test readiness of customer-sponsored eyesafe laser
proposed investigative devices defined by DHS. radar sensor systems.
Project Leader: DJ Atkinson (303) 497-5281 Project Leader: J. Wayde Allen (303) 497-5871
e-mail datkinson@its.bldrdoc.gov e-mail wallen@its.bldrdoc.gov

Federal Highway Administration RF Metrics
ITS EMC for HA-NDGPS A Study of the Use of a Novel Antenna Pattern
Perform interference analysis for the High Accuracy Collection Technique for Radar Emissions
Nationwide Differential GPS (HA-NDGPS) system Support RF Metrics' attempts to measure a radar
to ensure compatibility with existing systems and system using the test procedures outlined in the ITU-
sufficient spectrum. Determine locations and charac- R M-1177 standard and measure the antenna pattern
teristics of users in the 435�495 kHz band. using the technique described in NTIA Report TR-
Project Leader: Nicholas DeMinco (303) 497-3660
06-436.
e-mail ndeminco@its.bldrdoc.gov
Project Leader: J. Wayde Allen (303) 497-5871
e-mail wallen@its.bldrdoc.gov
Federal Railroad Administration
Railroad Telecommunications Study University of Colorado
Continue technical support to the Federal Railroad
Ad hoc UAV Ground Network Test Bed
Administration as it pertains to railroad telecom-
Support CU's experiments with communication
munications and the activities of the Association of
networks between low-cost small unmanned aerial
American Railroads' (AAR) Wireless Communica-
vehicles similar to model RC airplanes, and ground-
tions Committee (WCC).
based radios.
Project Leader: John M. Vanderau (303) 497-3506
Project Leader: J. Wayde Allen (303) 497-5871
e-mail jvanderau@its.bldrdoc.gov
e-mail wallen@its.bldrdoc.gov

Various Federal & Non Federal Agencies
Telecommunications Analysis Services
Develop, maintain, and make available to other
Agencies, and the public, engineering models, scien-
tific and informative databases, and other tools.
Project Leader: Robert O. DeBolt (303) 497-5324
e-mail rdebolt@its.bldrdoc.gov