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The rapid advancements in mobile communications along with numerous other technologies that rely on the use of the radio frequency spectrum is transforming current radio regulations at national and international levels. The demand for spectrum managers at all federal agencies and industry sectors has grown considerably in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue. This book offers an introduction to the world of RF spectrum management and the process that aims at maintaining the fair sharing of the spectrum among numerous applications for the benefit of society. Every day more and more innovative devices, such as vacuum cleaners, grass mowers, baby monitors, IoT devices, and mobile Apps, rely on the availability of the radio spectrum in order to operate. Data collected from airplane navigation systems, weather radars, Earth exploration satellites, and many wireless applications can easily become unusable due to RF interference.This book will introduce you to the science and policies behind the spectrum management and to the process that aims at maintaining the fair sharing of the spectrum among a huge gamma of applications for the benefit of society. Topics included are: Power Link Budget Equation, Active and Passive RF Sensors, Antennas Basics, Regulation Agencies at International and at the U.S. National Level, WRC Agenda Items examples, Atmospheric Attenuation, Acronyms, Spectrum Challenges for Passive and Satellites Services, Spectrum Sharing and Mitigation Techniques, RF Interference, and RF Biological Effects on Humans, among others.

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