NIST Communications Technology Laboratory

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is at the forefront of OpenRAN research! The future of mobile networks is faster, more cost effective, and more secure - thanks to OpenRAN. This revolutionary technology breaks free from the limitations of legacy systems, enabling greater flexibility and innovation. Our testbeds are deploying and testing NIST’s end-to-end Open-RAN network and focusing on: Interoperability: Ensuring components from different vendors work together seamlessly. Security: Addressing potential vulnerabilities in this new, open architecture. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML): Testing and optimizing algorithms for network automation and performance. Learn more about how NIST is shaping the future of OpenRAN and creating a more open, adaptable, and innovative mobile network ecosystem here: https://lnkd.in/gipUet6D. #NIST #OpenRAN #Telecommunications #5g #6g #NextGeneration

IU RedLab is proud to support NIST Communications Technology Laboratory in the First Responder UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0)! Submit your entries by January 10th for a chance to compete for a share of the remaining $265,000 Stage 2 Prize Pool. Up to 10 Stage 2 Winners will advance to Stage 3: Live Event, where they will compete for the $100,000 Stage 3 First Place Prize. Stage 2 Whole System- Measurement of Capabilities Details:? -Purchase, build, or adapt an existing UAS capable of flight, sensing, and with radio hardware necessary to store and forward data files. -Build specific test method apparatuses to perform test flights, record attestation videos, and measure the performance of your system. Measurements will be submitted to a contest leaderboard for review. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ddqe9S7P? Challenge.gov

This just in! Detailed results from the UAS 3D Mapping challenge are now available on the #NIST #PSCR website! Head on over to learn more about the impact of indoor real-time and post-processed 3D maps from this competition and specifics of each winners' UAS solutions: https://lnkd.in/gQ_aRr6x. Congratulations to all competitors on their ingenuity and successful UAS innovation for the benefit of public safety communications! @ChallengeGov

We are pleased to share that Dr. Melissa Midzor has officially stepped into the role of Director at NIST Communications Technology Laboratory! Melissa brings over 15 years of experience in spectrum technology and electronic warfare, having led key initiatives like the National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network (NASCTN) and the Advanced Wireless Test Platform (AWTP). Her work has been instrumental in advancing spectrum sharing and improving wireless test platforms across the country. We are excited for her leadership as NIST CTL continues to drive innovation in wireless technology, precision timing, and spectrum efficiency. For further information on Dr. Midzor and her research, you can visit: https://lnkd.in/gHiBtQsb. #NISTInnovation #CTL #SpectrumManagement #WirelessTechnology

Today’s wireless landscape is evolving rapidly, and so is National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s approach to managing the radio frequency spectrum, one of our nation's most vital natural resources, and spectrum policy development. On November 13, 2023, President Biden underscored the importance of spectrum with the launch of the National Spectrum Research and Development Plan, crafted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. This new plan highlights key areas for research in spectrum sharing and efficiency—an essential step in advancing technology, supporting economic growth, and meeting the growing needs of our connected society. NIST and NIST Communications Technology Laboratory are playing a significant role, particularly with research on the 6 GHz frequency band, a crucial resource for Wi-Fi expansion and other wireless technologies. By optimizing the shared use of the 6 GHz frequency band and enhancing tools like advanced modeling and interference mitigation, NIST is paving the way for sustainable spectrum management. This work will have a profound impact, maximizing our wireless resources for both public and private use alike. To read the full White House release, visit: https://lnkd.in/edeA5Qck. For additional information on NIST’s Spectrum Technology and Research Division, visit: https://lnkd.in/gJQfaiWf. #NISTInnovation #CTL #SpectrumManagement #WirelessTechnology #TechPolicy

New Dataset Release: Radio Access Network Anomalous State Detection! The Device-level Anomaly Framework (DARE) project in the Communications Technology Laboratory at NIST is excited to launch the Radio Access Network Anomalous State Detection Dataset—a high-quality resource designed for machine learning research in anomaly detection and cybersecurity within radio access networks. This dataset includes three measurement campaigns focusing on encryption detection, featuring labeled multivariate data like Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ), Block Error Rate (BLER), modulation coding schemes (MCS), and data payload content. Perfect for applications in security, metrology, and anomaly detection. ?? Key Features: Fully labeled, multivariate data Includes a comprehensive data manual Free download with clear licensing ?? Get started working with the dataset now: https://lnkd.in/gkEtT4je For more information about this work, please see the journal article here:?https://lnkd.in/g_stE7UJ We can’t wait to see how this dataset powers the next wave of innovation in telecom security and anomalous state detection! #MachineLearning #Telecom #AI #AnomalyDetection #CyberSecurity

Time is running out for a chance to win up to $2,000 in cash prizes! For #NIST PSCR’s First Responder #UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge's (UAS 6.0's) Mid-Stage Progress Review Deadline, submit your measurements and attestation videos by December 2, 2024. Why participate in the Mid-Stage Review? ? Receive feedback from Subject Matter Experts ? Compete for up to $2,000 in prizes ? Refine your solution before the final submission deadline on January 10, 2025 ? Check details about winning the top Stage 3 prize of $100K Don’t miss out! Learn more and submit: https://lnkd.in/g8RM5XRu. @ChallengeGov

Looking forward to #5x5in25? Registration for next year’s #5x5Summit is open at 5x5.FirstNet.gov! Register now and take advantage of the early bird rate. We hope to see you at #5x5BellevueWA!??

??Just over 2 months until the Mid-Stage Review deadline!??#NIST PSCR’s #UAS 6.0 invites all eligible contestants to join Stage 2: Whole System- Measurement of Capabilities. Stage 2 Key Details: -Requirements: Each contestant will purchase, build, or adapt a UAS capable of flight, sensing, and with radio hardware necessary to satisfy the Required Specifications. -Testing and Measurement: Contestants will build specific test method apparatuses to run/fly, record attestation videos, and measure the performance of their system, with the latter two submitted to a contest leaderboard for review. -For the Mid-Stage Review Deadline (12/2): Up to 20 winners will be selected as ranked on the leaderboard to receive a $2,000 prize and valuable feedback. -For the Stage 2 Final Deadline (1/10): Up to 10 winners will be selected as ranked on the leaderboard to receive a $25,000 prize and an invitation to participate in Stage 3: Live Final. Want to learn more? Check out our Stage 2 Guidance Document here: https://bit.ly/3X9ZZw2

Congratulations to UAS 5.0 six Stage 4.2 winners! Over the past 18 months, they demonstrated great innovation and dedication in developing 3D mapping technology on UAS to benefit public safety operations. NIST PSCR is grateful to our contestants as well as prize challenge judges, subject matter experts, and implementation team. Be sure to check out PSCR's UAS 5.0 webpage for updates on challenge results and winning solutions: https://lnkd.in/gQ_aRr6x #Innovation #PublicSafety #UAS #PrizeChallenge #NIST #PSCR