Programme Distribution
The "Programme Distribution" department coordinates projects for technical distribution of broadcast content via terrestrial transmitters, cable and IP-networks. Main topics are new distribution standards and ensuring the high quality operation of present broadcast services. IRT works on system solutions, measurement analysis, component testing and studies, to establish the technical basics for planning, anti-interference and development of present and future channels for broadcast distribution.
A well-founded frequency base is an important but difficult planning task due to the high level of utilisation within the frequency spectrum. In the frame of the revision of the frequency usage in Europe - which concerns the broadcasting service considerably - frequency strategies and analysis regarding the compatibility with other radio services have become quite important and their significance is going to increase.
Main aspects
- Operations on wave propagation and radio channel properties
- Consultancy of broadcasting organisations on frequency planning, coordination problems and modification of transmitter networks
- Operations concerning the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Consultancy of broadcasting organisations on new mobile wireless networks
- Analysing regulatory questions
- Development of technical requirements and cognitive radio technologies
- Operations concerning digital networks for programme delivery and programme distribution as well as for multimedia-based applications
- Collaboration within national and international committees
- Collaboration within the standardisation
