6. Relevant Publications

The ODS system and TBA technique are described in the following articles and documentation.

For information on how ODS may enhance VLA observation, please refer to the Operational Data Sharing for RFI Mitigation section of the VLA Observing Guide.

6.1. Product Sheet

6.2. Peer-reviewed Journals

Nhan, B. D.; De Pree, C. G.; Beasley, A.; et al. (04 Nov 2025) - ODS: A self-reporting system for radio telescopes to coexist with adaptive satellite constellations. IEEE Communication Magazine, Vol. 63, Issue 11, Pages 146-151

Nhan, B. D.; De Pree, C. G.; Iverson, M.; et al. (19 Aug 2024) - Toward Spectrum Coexistence: First Demonstration of the Effectiveness of Boresight Avoidance between the NRAO Green Bank Telescope and Starlink Satellites. ApJL 971 L49

6.3. Conference Presentations

Nhan, B. D.; et al. (Sep 2025) - SWIFT-SAT: Operational Data Sharing (ODS). NSF SWIFT & NewSpectrum PI Meeting. Alexandria, VA. (Slides)

Nhan, B. D.; De Pree, C. G.; et al. (Jan 2025) - Operational Data Sharing (ODS) Framework: A radio telescope self-reporting system for satellite operators to mitigate downlink RFI. AAS 245th, National Harbor, MD. (AAS Abstract & AAS iPoster)

Nhan, B. D.; et al. (Oct 2024) - Operational Data Sharing (ODS) Framework: A coexistence strategy for radio observatories in the broadband era. URSI RFI Workshop 2024, Barciloche, Argentia. (Program & Slides)

Nhan, B. D.; et al. (May 2024) - Operational Data Sharing (ODS) Framework. NSF Spectrum Week. Alexandria, VA. (Poster)

Nhan, B. D.; De Pree, C. G.; et al. (Jan 2024) - Operational Data Sharing (ODS) Framework - A Coexistence Strategy for Radio Observatories in the Broadband Era. Special Session J - RFI Mitigation and Spectrum Management. USNC-URSI-NRSM, Boulder, CO. (IEEE Xplore abstract & URSI Program)

6.4. NRAO RFI Memos

  1. RFI Memo 160 (12 Mar 2025) - Starlink’s Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) Tests at S-Band and UWBR

  2. RFI Memo 159 (12 Mar 2025) - Starlink’s Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) Test at L-Band

  3. RFI Memo 158 (06 Dec 2024) - Satellite-Telescope Boresight Interaction Percentage

  4. RFI Memo 154 (06 Oct 2023) - Coordinated GBT-Starlink Tests (April-July 2023)

  5. RFI Memo 153 (04 Oct 2023) - Detrimental Emission Levels for Orbital RFI

  6. RFI Memo 121 (15 Apr 2023) - SpaceX-VLA Alamo Pilot Testing

  7. RFI Memo 120 (15 Apr 2023) - Coordinated Starlink User Terminal Testing Near the VLA

Visit here for a complete list of NRAO RFI memos

6.5. Summer Student Reports & Presentations

6.6. FCC Rules

  • FCC Rule 47 CFR 2.106(c)(131) (or US131)

    In the band 10.7-11.7 GHz, non-geostationary satellite orbit licensees in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), prior to commencing operations, shall coordinate with the following radio astronomy observatories to achieve a mutually acceptable agreement regarding the protection of the radio telescope facilities operating in the band 10.6-10.7 GHz.

6.7. Referenced in FCC Filings

  • SB Docket 25-180, Comment, CORF (28 Jul 2025) - In the Matter of Satellite Spectrum Abundance, Expanding Use of the 12.7-13.25 GHz Band for Mobile Broadband or Other Expanded Use, Shared Use of the 42-42.5 GHz Band, and Use of the Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services

  • SB Docket 25-157, Comment, CORF (28 Jul 2025) - In the Matter of Modernizing Spectrum Sharing for Satellite Broadband and Revision of the Commission’s Rules to Establish More Efficient Spectrum Sharing between NGSO and GSO Satellite Systems

6.8. Coordination Agreements & Announcements

6.9. News Articles