Real-Time Spectrum Operations (RTSO)
Abstract
Real-Time Spectrum Operations (RTSO) develops tools, processes, and algorithms to conduct spectrum planning, spectrum sensing and monitoring of the electromagnetic (EM) environment; to characterize and predict electromagnetic (EM) environmental effects (E3); and to manage and maneuver to avoid and mitigate electromagnetic interference (EMI) and EM vulnerability of Navy platforms. RTSO supports Navy and Marine Corps EM Spectrum Operations for global spectrum usage and allocation planning. RTSO researches the effects between shipboard transmitters and receivers and EM system interactions with the other systems installed on units within a strike group. RTSO developed a capability to sense and monitor shipboard EM spectrum usage and validate spectrum plans to support Emissions Control (EMCON) within the strike group. RTSO software validates and displays spectrum plan compliance with a spectrum common operational picture. This EM spectrum management aid, combined with an Own Force Monitoring (OFM) sensor input, supports Battlespace Awareness and Information Operations. These self-awareness and validation capabilities greatly enhance the Navy's ability to perform command and control of the EM spectrum warfighting domain. FY 2025 RTSO will complete development of a permanent solution to for non-permanent Spectral Warrior systems, detecting electromagnetic interference (EMI) of satellite communications and integration efforts to deploy Own Force Monitoring (OFM) capability to non-Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) platforms. (Details held at a higher classification). RTSO will complete testing, integration, and transition of SSEE OFM capability to non-SSEE platforms. Fielding designs will meet critical Fleet requirements for EMCON validation and Tactical Situation (TACSIT) management on all non-SSEE capable ships, to meet validated OFM capability requirements outlined in U.S. Fleet Forces Command / Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet RTSO requirements. RTSO will complete transition efforts for an OFM capability integrated with SSEE systems on surface combatants and force level platforms to meet validated OFM capability requirements outlined in U.S. Fleet Forces Command / Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet RTSO Requirements. RTSO will continue research, development, enhancement and refinement of RTSO software cloud architecture, spectrum common operational picture (COP), live data ingest, detection and counter-detection (1-to-1), time slide, and network nodes. RTSO will continue research and development of proof-of-concept capabilities for spectrum mission planning decision aids and intelligent sectoring/cut-outs for radiating systems. RTSO will continue research and development efforts for models to estimate effective RF performance ranges of spectrum dependent systems in the complex electromagnetic environment (one-on-one and multi-on-one effects). RTSO will continue to participate in Limited Objective Experiments (LOEs) to demonstrate incremental capability to Fleet users and continue development of a software architecture supporting mission module delivery of RTSO capability on all platforms. RTSO will finalize RTSO v2.2 release to afloat Fleet users in a cloud environment, including integration testing, cybersecurity authorization, and completing deployment configurations for all deployment environments. RTSO will continue engineering work to validate current design for at least seven different ship classes and engineering research and development integrating RTSO software and outputs with other software applications. RTSO will hold fleet user engagements to gain sailor feedback on latest software capabilities to improve usability, functionality, and applicability to user requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 3239_0605866N_6_1319_PB_2025
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