Review of Spectrum Support Information for U.S. Air Force Telemetry Equipment Development and Procurement

Abstract

This paper presents a review of spectrum support information as it pertains to the development and procurement of U. S. Air Force Telemetry Equipment. Highlights of this review include: Definitions of terms used in this paper that are peculiar to spectrum management; frequency bands encouraged by the U. S. Air Force for Telemetry Equipment Development and Procurement for use in the United States including station, channeling, and bandwidth information; frequency bands discouraged by the U. S. Air Force for Telemetry Equipment Development and Procurement for use in the United States; summary of Telemetry Equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Parameters required when requesting certification of spectrum support in the United States; and finally a summary of telemetry equipment EMC standards associated with the certification of spectrum support in the United States.