Problem
Limited number of available radio frequencies
Other Names:
Discriminatory frequency allocationOvercrowded spectrum of radio frequencies
Maldistribution of radio frequencies
Nature:
The radio frequency spectrum only offers a limited number of frequencies to potential users, despite the expansion of the usable spectrum into the higher frequencies. Faced with a very rapidly rising demand, as the result of the introduction of many new radio and television devices, the spectrum has become congested and exploitation of closely related frequencies has increased interference. It is no longer possible to instal broadcasting or television equipment unless frequencies can be allocated which do not interfere with existing services. Frequency congestion increases the risk for civil aviation because the necessary ground-air communications are inadequate, or menaced by severe interference. Aggravates:
Electronic interferenceCommercialization of the airwavesInadequate structures for communicationVulnerability to abuse of strategically distributed productsDiscriminatory allocation of television frequency bands for satellite transmission Strategies:
Expanding available radio frequenciesRegulating use of radio frequenciesDistributing radio frequencies Subject(s):
Fundamental Sciences → RadiationFundamental Sciences → Light
Transportation, Telecommunications → Radio
Societal Problems → Imbalances
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST