DSA/FCC (Decision-Science Applications/Federal Communications Commission) Channel Allotment System. Final Report

摘要

A decision-science approach to allocation of broadcasting channels has been developed. The product of the effort is a computer program applying a generalized Lagrangian multiplier algorithm. This report describes the achievements of the project. The DSA/FCC Channel Allotment Program is a computerized planning tool designed to assist the FCC staff: (1) in developing broadcast television and radio channel allotments for urban localities that are as efficient as possible in providing broadcast services to the public within technological limits that are defined by the interference constraints and the available electromagnetic spectrum. (2) in assessing the potential impact of proposed policy or technological changes which might change the allowed classes of stations, the interference taboos between stations, or the range of frequencies available.