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Communications Technology Laboratory Spectrum Science Roadmap

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August 4, 2026

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Jason Coder, Duncan McGillivray, Miller Higgins, Paige Walker

Abstract

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL) developed the Spectrum Science Roadmap to prioritize future investments in spectrum science research that align with high-priority stakeholder needs and are in line with CTL's mission: "Advance connectivity. Enhance performance. Grow our economy. Improve lives."
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Special Publication (NIST SP) -
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Spectrum, Advanced Communications, electromagnetic, radio frequency, optical

Citation

Coder, J. , McGillivray, D. , Higgins, M. and Walker, P. (2026), Communications Technology Laboratory Spectrum Science Roadmap, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=962197 (Accessed August 9, 2026)
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