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As the United States plans for humankind’s return to the Moon (including the first woman), there must be reliable communications on and around the lunar surface to carry out exploration and scientific work. To meet this challenge, the International Telecommunications Union is studying potential spectrum allocations for lunar communications in advance of the 2027 World Radiocommunications Conference.
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By: Dr. Chris Anderson, Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS), Theory Division Chief

In an increasingly congested wireless spectrum, conflict is both inevitable but often resolvable.  

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By Kenneth R. Tilley, NTIA ITS Technical Writer, Editor, Videographer

Have you ever attended a virtual discussion ruined by poor audio quality?

You know the scenario: Unintelligible speech interrupts a class, virtual conference, online meeting, or telemedicine appointment. The result? Less material learned, less engagement, more confusion, and more time wasted.

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By: NTIA

Lidar, a sensing method that uses light waves, has been around since the 1960s when the United States developed it as a military technology for defense and aerospace uses. But the advent of publicly-available lidar data has made it a crucial tool for helping radio scientists inside and outside of government better predict where objects like trees and buildings will likely interrupt a wireless signal. These more accurate predictions can enable more opportunities for government and non-government users to share the airwaves.

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Byline: Jeremy Glenn, Program Management Specialist

The future of wireless innovation is bright.  

NTIA’s Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS), in collaboration with the Department of Defense’s FutureG Office, recently hosted the RIC (RAN Intelligent Controller) Forum in Dallas, Texas.