The RSMS was first used in 1973 as a tool for spectrum management in the Federal Government. These measurements of Government frequency usage help NTIA form a technical basis for policy decisions in managing the Government's use of the radio spectrum.The RSMS contains multiple computer-directed RF measurement systems with software to support a wide range of measurement activities. Site surveys across a wide range of frequencies, specialized band usage measurements, and transmitter emission spectrum measurements are typical of RSMS measurements. In addition, the modular software design allows rapid customization of existing measurement routines to meet new measurement or analysis requirements. A new measurement van is being procured which will be transportable by C-130 aircraft.
In addition to the direct support of NTIA frequency management efforts, the RSMS takes part in Other- Agency reimbursed measurements to assist these agencies in solving interference and other spectrum- related problems. Recent efforts include a set of building-top measurements on microwave band occupancy and propagation, and study of band occupancy in potential bands for personal communication services (PCS), and a world-wide set of spectrum surveys at various communication sites.
