All-domain Spectrum Command and Control via Hierarchical Dynamic Spectrum Sharing with Implemented Dynamic Spectrum Access Toolchain

Abstract

The proliferation of spectrum-dependent systems and the reduction in Federally-owned spectrum has challenged Radio Access Networks (RANs) to keep pace with requirements for increased data demands. Particularly, Department of Defense (DoD) bandwidth-intensive applications, such as the Internet of Military Things (IoMT), Command and Control (C2), and decentralized or distributed networks all share the need for ubiquitous wireless connectivity with limited spectrum resources. The paper presents a novel concept of Hierarchical Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (H-DSS) architecture standardization that leverages novel mission policy-based Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) and agnostic implementation within the DoD spectrum management tools lifecycle to meet bandwidth challenges. H-DSS and mission policy-based DSA are enablers for RANs to cooperate, coordinate, and dynamically share resources in decentralized or distributed Federal and non-Federal spectrum applications.