Abstract: The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) is the research and engineering laboratory of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). ITS provides technical support to NTIA in advancing telecommunications and networking infrastructure development, improving U.S. telecommunications trade opportunities, advancing information technology, and promoting more efficient and effective use of the radio spectrum. ITS provides important ongoing technical support to U.S. participation in many telecommunication standards organizations through the assumption of leadership roles in various working groups and the preparation of technical contributions and recommendations. ITS is one of the world’s leading laboratories for telecommunications research and serves as a principal Federal resource for the conduct of basic research on the nature of radio waves, addressing the telecommunications, emerging IT, and security challenges of other Federal agencies; state, local and tribal governments; private corporations and associations; and international organizations. We work with Government agencies and private organizations to explore, understand, and improve the use of telecommunications technologies and principles; investigate and invent new technologies; and overcome telecommunications challenges. Sponsored research contributes to NTIA’s overall program and supports the goals of the DOC. This Progress Report summarizes technical contributions made by ITS during Fiscal Year 1993 to both the public and private sectors.

Keywords: ITS; Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS); National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA); NTIA; radio science

Disclaimer: Certain commercial equipment, components, and software may be identified in this report to specify adequately the technical aspects of the reported results. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, nor does it imply that the equipment or software identified is necessarily the best available for the particular application or uses.

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