The Radio Spectrum

Radio frequencies have become a basic resource for the developmentof the information society. In fact, radio waves are a mandatoryvehicle in order to carry the message to customers and a trulyworldwide communication needs their properties. Given the marketdemands for more and more frequencies, means have to be found toshare this limited resource most effectively and to continuouslyimprove its efficiency. Radio spectrum management is thus a majorobjective for our modern world. This book describes the current tools for spectrum managementwith their fundamental technical and legal basis. It outlines theglobal evolution of radio services in their different applicationdomains and introduces the actors who contribute to the collectivemanagement of the spectrum. It also discusses the main questionsthese actors have to deal with and answer in order to design forthe future.