National Radio Dynamic Zone Concept with Autonomous Aerial and Ground Spectrum Sensors

TL;DR

This paper proposes a concept for a National Radio Dynamic Zone utilizing autonomous aerial and ground sensors to enable controlled spectrum experiments while ensuring coexistence with licensed users, supported by simulation and experimental results.

Contribution

It introduces a novel NRDZ framework combining aerial and ground sensors for spectrum monitoring and coexistence, advancing wireless experimentation capabilities.

Findings

Preliminary simulation and experimental results demonstrate effective out-of-zone leakage monitoring.

Real-time radio environment monitoring is feasible with the proposed sensor network.

The NRDZ concept supports advanced wireless research while protecting licensed spectrum users.

Abstract

National radio dynamic zone (NRDZs) are intended to be geographically bounded areas within which controlled experiments can be carried out while protecting the nearby licensed users of the spectrum. An NRDZ will facilitate research and development of new spectrum technologies, waveforms, and protocols, in typical outdoor operational environments of such technologies. In this paper, we introduce and describe an NRDZ concept that relies on a combination of autonomous aerial and ground sensor nodes for spectrum sensing and radio environment monitoring (REM). We elaborate on key characteristics and features of an NRDZ to enable advanced wireless experimentation while also coexisting with licensed users. Some preliminary results based on simulation and experimental evaluations are also provided on out-of-zone leakage monitoring and real-time REMs.