Risk-informed interference assessment: A quantitative basis for spectrum allocation decisions

- Deterministic and worst-case forecasts of new interference over-protect incumbents.
- Risk-informed Interference Assessment (RIA) is a more thorough, probabilistic method.
- RIA quantifies the likelihood and consequence of multiple interference hazards.
- RIA is new to spectrum policy but builds on existing data and methods.
- Action by regulators and legislators can foster the use of RIA.