System Integration

Scenarios:

• Urban agencies need to communicate with each other
-New York City police and fire departments during 9/11 were not successful

• Federal, state and local level responders need to communicate
-Katrina response was less than successful

The Problem:

• “Spectrum“ is regulated (e.g. FCC)
-Assigned/licensed to users
-On a long term basis
-For large regions like whole countries

Cognitive Radio:

• Senses and is aware of its environment
-Dynamically adapts to utilize changing radio resources
-Maintains connectivity with its peers
-Does not interfere with licensed users and other CRs