Spectrum Monitoring System: Solution to Communication Interference
The radio frequency (RF) spectrum is a limited resource but is used by several military and civil applications. To provide fair and proper use, it is mandatory to regulate the spectrum and allocate accurate frequency bands to users.
The best way to manage a spectrum is through spectrum monitoring. Spectrum monitoring allows a proper checking on who all are operating within the spectrum, when and where the user is using the spectrum, and why they are using it. It can help in easy finding of the violation of conditions by the users and will help in making the use of spectrum more effective.
So, moving forward in this article, let’s understand what the satellite spectrum is and the need to monitor it.
Introduction to Spectrum
Spectrum refers to the presence of invisible RF that is used by wireless signals for traveling over.
RF helps people to make calls, tag people on Instagram, find the path to their destination, call cab services like uber, and help in several other activities that are done on mobile devices.
Why is there a need to monitor the spectrum?
In the last few decades, the space industry has witnessed a massive growth of new services and platforms, resulting in an inherent danger to spectrum security and availability.
The sudden increase in Earth stations, complexities of very high throughput satellites (VHTS), non-geostationary (non-GSO) constellations, and rising capabilities of several nations accessing space via more affordable launchers and technology is resulting in increased concerns for the regulatory space authorities and space industry.
In this situation, the use of a spectrum monitoring system will help in the accurate detection, monitoring, and removal of unlicensed or illegal interference signals.
In addition to the detection of interference, spectrum monitoring also helps in describing the spectrum occupancy.
Government operators and regulators are usually interested in knowing the rate of spectrum usage for several frequency bands. With the help of a spectrum monitoring system, governments can have the required information for optimizing the spectrum for better utilization.
Services such as firefighters, air traffic management, and military are always in high need to have a communication system free of distortion and impediments. So, with the adoption of the spectrum monitoring system, one can get communication service free of interference and implement compliance with government limitations.
Market Overview of Satellite Spectrum Monitoring
Today, the need for wireless devices with no interference is constantly getting high, which is leading to the growing demand for spectrum monitoring systems.
As per BIS Research, the global satellite spectrum monitoring market is projected to touch $5.14 billion in 2031, with a CAGR of 7.24% during the period of 2021–2031.
The key factor pushing the growth of the global satellite spectrum monitoring market is the increasing demand for small satellites for several end users such as government, defense, and commercial users.
North America is expected to dominate the global satellite spectrum monitoring market throughout the forecast period (2021–2031).
Factor attributing to the dominance of the North America region are:
- High presence of companies engaged in providing and creating satellite spectrum monitoring solutions
- Continuous technical improvement by key players in the satellite industry of the North America region
Key Applications of Spectrum Monitoring System
Following are a few places where spectrum monitoring system is used:
- Earth Station
Clear communications signals are mandatory to ensure high performance in Earth stations. High presence of several satellites dished in the station requires it to be monitored effectively.
A spectrum monitoring system allows scanning the presence of interferences in each satellite downlink and uplink signals. Each satellite is connected to an alarm that automatically passes warnings after the detection of unwanted interferers and helps experts in taking required steps.
- Monitoring Prisons for Unauthorized Broadcasts
The use of unauthorized cell phones inside the prison to coordinate crimes in the outer world is the most recurring issue.
A spectrum monitoring system with accurate location estimations and alarms lets the officers-in-charge know about the illegal usage of the phone and helps in the search process by proving the exact location of the devices.
- Monitoring Sports Venue
Communication is the vital element for any sports venue to provide the best experience to the fans. Several engineers and other volunteers are hired to ensure hassle-free communication between referees, coaches, and medical teams during the games.
Also, stadium security, cleaning crew, parking crew, and all other concerned stakeholders depend on communication to provide fans an atmosphere where they can enjoy the games.
The number of wireless devices used in such venues is much higher. Due to such a massive number of devices at one location, it becomes challenging to communicate without interference.
So, in this situation, spectrum monitoring helps in providing a dashboard for different radio activities inside the sports venue through which all concerned people of the game can connect without having any interference.
Conclusion
The detection of unlicensed broadcast or illegal signals for having the communication free of interference is highly needed. With the use of a spectrum monitoring system, experts can have a better idea of the interference causing problems and can be removed for providing a high-capacity network to several industries.
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