Articles by Abby Proch

  1. 3 Things We Can Learn From Jamming In Russia’s War On Ukraine 5/5/2022

    The Russian war on Ukraine has revealed much about multidomain warfare, particularly the proliferation of electronic attacks and countermeasures. And while certainly neither side has tapped — and hopefully won’t — its most destructive EW resources, both have employed jamming. Let’s consider some ways in which jamming has highlighted lagging U.S. defense innovation, the vulnerability of GPS, and just how far Russia will go to reaffirm itself as a "major space power."

  2. Who Should Get The Billions Collected From Spectrum Auctions? 3/2/2022

    Spectrum auctions yield multi-billion dollar proceeds, but it's not always clear where the money ends up. Now, two parties are vying for a fraction of those funds, one with hopes of upgrading an aging 911 system and the other with providing internet know-how to underserved communities. Both potential recipients could provide vital resources to underserved communities. 

  3. DARPA Program Eyes Photonics For Miniaturized, Low Noise RF Oscillator 2/8/2022

    Phase noise can be problematic in RF communications, with jitter influencing sampling prevision of receivers and constricting signaling bandwidth. That's why DARPA is enlisting the help of photonics researcher to devise oscillators that are small, low noise, and more agile across frequencies. 

  4. Did The Tonga Volcano Eruption Disrupt The Ionosphere, Affect GPS? 1/19/2022

    The Jan. 15 eruption of a submarine volcano in the island nation of Tonga has left many terrible and tangible effects in its wake. But could it have also disrupted the Earth's ionosphere? And did it cause inaccuracies in GPS positioning?

  5. FAA Issues Flight Notices As 5G Rollouts Stuck In Limbo 1/13/2022

    A week before the anticipated Jan. 19 rollout of enhanced 5G wireless services, the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) has issued a historically high 1,462 flight notices detailing the potential interference 5G may have on aircraft altimeters. As reported by Bloomberg and Reuters, these notices, called notices to air missions or NOTAMs, were issued to areas around major airports and hospitals with medical helicopter operations.

  6. U.S. Military Future Hinges On Space Force SATCOM Strategy and Balance 1/11/2022

    The U.S. Space Force is set to adopt military SATCOM operations in the near future. Despite — and because of — budget instability, Space Force is forging ahead with plans to develop a new acquisition strategy and force design that yields a hybrid architecture and balances bespoke and commercial satellites and components. 

  7. The Week in 5G — 5G "Protective" Jewelry Actually Radioactive, Verizon Exceeds Own Expectations 12/21/2021

    This week, Verizon says it established more than 14,000 new cell sites this year and is on par to reach more than 100 million more customers in the first quarter of 2022. Dutch authorities ban jewelry that purportedly "protects" people from 5G when it discovers the items are actually radioactive. And, Viasat warns that India's inclination to sell off spectrum once slated for satcom might prove detrimental to the country's economy. 

  8. The Week in 5G — Beijing Winter Olympics All-In On 5G, Former Chairs Tell FCC To Hurry Up 12/17/2021

    This week, air safety officials continue their last-minute attempt to delay 5G rollouts while former FCC officials are pleading for a speedy resolution. And in just a few months, the Beijing Winter Olympics are situated to become the most 5G-driven sporting event ever. Plus, the U.S. is joining two other players to derail what they say is China's attempt at controlling South Pacific communications infrastructure.

  9. The Week in 5G — Telecom & Aviation Sector Still Arguing Over Spectrum Use, Amazon Announces Private 5G 12/9/2021

    This week, despite proffers from both Verizon and AT&T, air safety officials are not keen on the pending deployment of 5G near airports. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is debuting a one-stop shop private 5G network. And, Japan is ready to test O-RAN next year ahead of a 2024 rollout. 

  10. The Week in 5G — Canada Might Ban Huawei & 5G Makes Mining, Construction Sites Safer 11/30/2021

    This week, Huawei is back in the news after a former Australian PM urged Canadian officials to join a growing international ban on the Chinese-backed technology company. And as rollouts continue, applications abound for 5G, including remote operations of heavy machinery in coal mines and on construction sites. And finally, is the newness of 5G finally waning? Qualcomm thinks so. Find out why.