Frequency Coordination

Frequency Coordination is about establishing that a radio service can operate without harmful mutual interference with existing and future planned radio services in its area of operation.

Terrestrial

In Australia the process of assigning coordinated frequencies to new services is able to be performed by certain technically
qualified persons who are accredited for this purpose by the ACMA. In a legal sense, a recommendation to make an assignment is made to the ACMA by these persons. Performing this frequency assignment service professionally and reliably requires the provider to maintain an extensive database of existing assignments, their locations, maps, terrain profiles, regulations, and so on.
SpectrumWise does not operate directly in that field, but it is able to advise on the selection of a suitable accredited person, brief them, and act as a technical liaison


Space

In the satellite arena frequency coordination assumes additional importance because of the international dimension, and the treaty of the radio regulations that is designed to promote equitable access to suitable orbits for all countries and to minimise radio interference. This activity is managed through the formal International Telecommunications Union satellite notification and coordination procedures.

SpectrumWise is able to provide direct services in the notification and coordination of satellites and this is its core business.

However,  in some rare cases satellite frequency coordination work can involve extremely complex engineering studies for which there are very few competent experts available in the world. In such cases SpectrumWise can find the appropriate technical experts, brief  them and act as technical liaison with
 the client.

More information on satellite coordination