Dynamic Spectrum Management Using Operational Spectrum Comprehension, Analytics, and Response (Oscar)

Abstract

Increasing demand for spectrum resources has introduced the need for intelligent and dynamic spectrum management systems. To address this need, Peraton Labs is developing the Operational Spectrum Comprehension, Analytics, and Response (OSCAR) system. OSCAR provides a simple automated dynamic spectrum planning capability that enables sharing between military and commercial systems in shared bands including AWS-3, AMBIT, and future shared bands. OSCAR provides spectrum managers with a unified interface and automated workflow tools to plan spectrum usage, deconflict spectrum requests for multiple concurrent test and training missions, and push those plans to radios, while also dynamically reacting to and avoiding interference in real time with a mature and flexible RF sensor network. This paper discusses how OSCAR can dramatically improve spectrum planning and enable dynamic in-mission spectrum agility. We describe how OSCAR can streamline current spectrum management duties and enable more advanced spectrum management activities including informed spectrum sharing, DSA radio management, real-time spectrum situational awareness, increased spectrum utilization, and more.