The Wireless Spectrum R&D (WSRD) Senior Steering Group (SSG) has been formed to coordinate spectrum-related research and development activities across the Federal government. The purpose is two-fold: to help coordinate and inform ongoing activities across Federal agencies; and to facilitate the identification of shortcomings in the Government’s R&D portfolio with respect to technologies that allow a more efficient use of spectrum. These activities are consistent with the guiding principles of WSRD, which are transparency, smart investment, and the solicitation of opportunities for technology transfer across and beyond the Federal government.

Scope

WSRD was formed to inventory, coordinate, and make recommendations on Federal programs to advance the goals of the June 28, 2010 Presidential Memorandum: Unleashing the Wireless Broadband Revolution, Section 3. In addition, WSRD will work with academia and the private sector to help develop priorities, encourage private investment, and develop public/private partnerships when appropriate.

Functions

Current functions and activities include:

• Developing an inventory of recently completed and/or ongoing wireless spectrum research and development projects in the 2006-2010 timeframe.
• Completing a gap analysis of that inventory.
• Consulting with academic and private sector researchers to confirm this analysis.
• Developing recommendations for future research needs.

Workshops:

WSRD Workshop II Berkeley, CA. January 17-18, 2012

WSRD Testbed Inventory

Agenda
Workshop Description

WSRD Workshop Report Boulder July 2011:

TOWARD INNOVATIVE SPECTRUM SHARING TECHNOLOGIES: A TECHNICAL WORKSHOP ON COORDINATING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT/PRIVATE SECTOR R&D INVESTMENT
Authors: Dr. Andrew Clegg, Mr. Byron Barker, Dr. Rangam Subramanian, Dr. Paul Kolodzy; November 2011