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Under this research area, we consider projects looking at existing uses of the radio spectrum and asking whether there are more efficient ways to achieve the same service. Ofcom is undertaking this work because in some cases there may not be sufficient incentives for users to upgrade their systems to more efficient technology and in other cases it may be that proof of concept work is required before users will invest in further understanding new technology.

Some parts of this work are complementary to Cave audit of public holdings which is looking at enhancing incentives for public sector organisations to use their spectrum holdings efficiently. Here we consider the technical options available while the Cave audit will look at broadly economic incentives.

• Spectrally Efficient Radar Systems
• Future Performance of Video Codecs
• Reliable Communications Systems at Frequencies above 60 GHz
• Improving the sharing of the radio spectrum
• Future Options for Efficient Backhaul
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• Impact of introducing Automatic Transmit Power Control in P-P Fixed Service systems operating in bands above 13 GHz
• An investigation of the use of wireless for last mile communications
• Spectrum Exploitation for Satellite Systems Operating Above 10GHz
• Realising the Spectrum Efficiency Dividend in Fixed Wireless Services

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