Microwave Transmitter Locations and Licensing

Microwave Transmitter Locations and Licensing Information

By Homeland Infrastructure Foundation [source]

About this dataset

> This dataset, titled Microwave Transmitters, provides comprehensive information on the locations of microwave transmitters, along with licensing and geographic details. The data originates from the Universal Licensing System (ULS), which is managed by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB). Please note that some inaccuracies may exist in the licensing information, specifically in latitude, longitude, ground elevation data, and frequency assignment data used to generate these files. > > The dataset comprises various columns carrying distinct information related to each microwave transmitter. These columns include: > > 1. LOCADD: The address of the microwave transmitter location. > 2. LOCSTATE: The state where the microwave transmitter is located. > 3. LOCCOUNTY: The county where the microwave transmitter is situated. > 4. LICENSEE: The name of the licensee who owns or operates the specific microwave transmitter. > 5. LON_DMS: The longitude coordinates of the microwave transmitter represented in degrees/minutes/seconds format. > 6. TOWREG: Tower registration number designated to identify each individual microwave transmitter tower. > 7. NEPA: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) status indicating compliance with environmental regulations for a given microwave transmitter site. > 8. Y: Y-coordinate representing latitude at which a particular microwave transmitter is positioned. > 9. LOCCITY: The city associated with the location of a given microwave transmitter station. > > Some other recurring columns worth noting are: > > 1 LOCNUM (numeric): A unique numerical identifier for each individual transmission location > 2 CALLSIGN (text): Unique callsign assigned to identify an individual microwave transmission operation within regulatory systems > 3 SUPSTRUC (text): Details regarding supporting structures utilized by a particular transmission station > 4 LONDIR and LATDIR : Indications (E or W, N or S) specifying whether a coordinate measurement is East/West or North/South, respectively > 5 QZONE (text): Zone classification within which a specific wireless transmit-receive system is deployed > 6 STRUCTYPE (text): Classification of the structure type employed by the microwave transmitter > > Additionally, there are columns that represent geographical coordinates: > > 1. X: The X-coordinate of the microwave transmitter location. > 2. LONDIR: The direction (E or W) of the longitude of the microwave transmitter. > 3. LAT_DMS: The latitude coordinates of the microwave transmitter represented in degrees/minutes/seconds format. > > Moreover, this dataset provides information on supporting structures: > > 1. ALLSTRUC: Indicates the type of all structures present at each microwave transmission site. > 2. SUPSTRUC: Specifies the supporting structure used by

How to use the dataset

> > > - Understanding the Columns: Familiarize yourself with the column names and their descriptions in this dataset. Each column contains specific information related to the microwave transmitter location, licensee details, coordinates, callsigns, and more. > > - Licensing Information: The columns LICENSEE and CALLSIGN provide information about the licensee who owns the microwave transmitter as well as their assigned callsign. This can help identify different entities operating these transmitters. > > - Location Details: The columns LOCNUM, LOCCITY, LOCCOUNTY, LOCSTATE, and LOCADD provide important location details of each microwave transmitter. Use these columns to analyze the distribution of transmitters across cities, counties, states or specific addresses. > > - Geographic Coordinates: The columns X, Y, LAT_DMS,LATDIR,LON_DMS,LONDIR contain latitude and longitude coordinates in different formats for each transmitter location. These coordinates can be used to map out the locations accurately using GIS tools or visualization libraries. > > - Supporting Structure Information: Find insights regarding the supporting structure types for each transmitter in the column SUPSTRUC. This can include towers or other structures that facilitate transmission. > > - Environmental Impact Assessment: Explore the NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) status presented under NEPA. This information indicates whether there has been an assessment of environmental impacts associated with a particular transmitter location. > > - Zoning Information: Inquire about zones where transmitters are located using data from column QZONE. This information helps in understanding the different regulatory zoning areas related to microwave transmitters. > > - Structure Types and All Structures: The columns STRUCTYPE and ALLSTRUC describe the types of structures associated with each transmitter location. These insights can help identify variations in structural designs or patterns across different areas. > > - Tower Registration Numbers: Utilize the column TOWREG to search for specific tower registration numbers associated with a microwave transmitter, if applicable. > > - Data Validation Disclaimer: Be aware that errors may exist within this dataset, particularly in data related to latitude, longitude, ground elevation,

Research Ideas

> - Telecommunications Analysis: This dataset can be used for analyzing the distribution and coverage of microwave transmitters across different states, counties, and cities. It would help in understanding the connectivity infrastructure and network expansion strategies of telecommunication companies. > - Licensing Compliance: The dataset provides information about licensees who own microwave transmitters. It can be used to ensure licensing compliance by cross-referencing with regulatory databases to identify any unauthorized or unlicensed operators. > - Environmental Impact Assessment: The NEPA status provided in the dataset allows for evaluating the environmental impact of these microwave transmitters on a local or regional scale. This information can be utilized in assessing potential risks, such as electromagnetic radiation emissions, land use changes, or effects on wildlife habitats

Acknowledgements

> If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors. > Data Source > >

License

> > > License: Dataset copyright by authors > - You are free to: > - Share - copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially. > - Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially. > - You must: > - Give appropriate credit - Provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. > - ShareAlike - You must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original. > - Keep intact - all notices that refer to this license, including copyright notices.

Columns

File: Microwave_Service_Towers.csv

Acknowledgements

> If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors. > If you use this dataset in your research, please credit Homeland Infrastructure Foundation.