Spectrum METSAT

Spectrum METSAT under the Army's Communications and Electronics Equipment budget activity, aims to support the utilization of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Radio Frequency Interference Monitoring System (RFIMS). The program is designed to design, build, install, and maintain a system to monitor and detect undesirable radio frequency interference at seven Army ground stations with a centralized monitoring hub. The funding for this program comes from the Spectrum Relocation Fund (SRF), established by the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) Title II, to provide federal agencies with a mechanism to recover costs associated with relocating communication systems from spectrum bands auctioned for commercial purposes. The Department of Defense (DoD) Information Officer oversees the DoD spectrum relocation and sharing efforts.

The specific objective of Program Spectrum METSAT is to ensure the effective monitoring and detection of undesirable radio frequency interference at Army ground stations through the utilization of the NOAA Radio Frequency Interference Monitoring System (RFIMS). This supports the broader goal of maintaining secure and reliable communication systems for the Army. The program's funding is derived from the Spectrum Relocation Fund (SRF), which is funded with proceeds from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) conducted auctions of spectrum licenses. The funds have an indefinite obligation period and remain available until expended, providing long-term support for the program's objectives.