Propagation prediction usage in automated frequency assignments based on cosite and remote system spectrum sharing

This paper covers the use of propagation predictions in the US Army (automated) Battlefield Spectrum Management and Engineering (ABSM&E) capability development program. This program is divided into nine tasks. The major task is the US Army (automated) Tactical Frequency Engineering System (ATFES) Pilot Program. This task will set up the experimental and test structure by fielding vertical slice of an integrated capability in US Army Europe. These ADP systems will initially spectrum manage LOS, TROPO, and HF systems. Eventually, all communications and electronic (radar, sensors and avionics) will be managed by new software now in development for these spectrum assests of command control and weapons systems. A major function of ABSM&E is to provide coordination of friendly force use of spectrum with friendly force ECM systems. The basic common interest here is the propagation aspect of each spectrum dependent system in each community.