CU to participate in $25M spectrum study

BOULDER — The University of Colorado will participate in a new $25-million U.S. National Science Foundation study led by Notre Dame University called SpectrumX that seeks to “transform the landscape of [radio and telecommunications] spectrum research, education, collaboration and management,” according to a CU news release.

Astrodynamics professor Scott Palo will lead CU’s SpectrumX efforts.

“Radio spectrum is a precious resource that is critical for U.S. national competitiveness,” Palo said in the release. “CU is exceptionally well positioned to make a major impact on this issue through world class research, workforce development and private and public partnerships with a focus on equity,…