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Graduate Spectrum Policy Course

As wireless technologies expand and satellite constellations multiply, protecting the radio spectrum for science has never been more urgent. This course explores how U.S. and international spectrum policies shape the future of radio astronomy—and what’s at stake for innovation, national security, and scientific discovery..

 

You'll explore topics like:

  •  The challenges of radio frequency interference (RFI) and the National Radio Quiet Zone
  •  The roles of the FCC, NTIA, OSTP, and Congress in spectrum regulation
  •  How rules are made and challenged through the FCC’s public comment process
  •  Global coordination through the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC)
  •  Cutting-edge tools like experimental licenses, CBRS, and dynamic spectrum sharing

Whether you're a policymaker, technologist, researcher, or student, this course gives you the knowledge to engage with one of the most high-impact policy areas in the modern world. If you are interested in taking this course please send an email to outreach@nrao.edu