radio frequency emissions and interference, including technologies and techniques to mitigate such emissions and interference;

advanced antenna arrays and artificial intelligence systems capable of operating advanced antenna arrays;

artificial intelligence systems to enable internet of things networks, immersive technology, and other advanced communications technologies;

network sensing and monitoring technologies;

technologies to enable spectrum flexibility and agility;

optical and quantum communications technologies;

security of advanced communications systems;

public safety communications;

resilient internet of things applications for advanced manufacturing; and

other research areas determined necessary by the Director.

measurements and analyses of electromagnetic propagation, radio systems characteristics, and operating techniques affecting the utilization of the electromagnetic spectrum in coordination with specialized, related research and analysis performed by other Federal agencies in their areas of responsibility;

conducting research and analysis in the general field of telecommunications sciences in support of the Institute’s mission and in support of other Government agencies;

developing methodologies for testing, measuring, and setting guidelines for interference;

conducting interference tests to better understand the impact of current and proposed Federal and commercial spectrum activities;

conducting research and testing to improve spectrum interference tolerance, flexibility, agility, and interference mitigation methods; and

other activities as determined necessary by the Director.