NTIA Report TR-99-359

Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing of a Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC)
System that Conforms to the Japanese Standard

November 1998

John J. Lemmon, Frank H. Sanders, Brent L. Bedford

Abstract: Dedicated short-range communication (DSRC) systems, designed to enhance the efficiency of highway travel, have been proposed for operation in the 5850- to 5925-MHz band. The successful operation of these communication systems depends upon their compatibility with high-power search and tracking radars that operate at or near this frequency band and are a potential source of interference. This report presents the methods and results of a series of interference tests performed by the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences to determine the electromagnetic compatibility of a DSRC system and high-power 5-GHz radars.

Keywords: dedicated short-range communication (DSRC) systems; high-power radars; electromagnetic compatibility; interference

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For technical information concerning this report, contact:
John Lemmon, Physicist
Institute for Telecommunication Sciences
Voice: (303) 497-3414
jlemmon@its.bldrdoc.gov