Implementation of DeJong radio propagation algorithm as a virtual sensor for cloud services to enhance radio spectrum management

This paper proposes a strategy to implement radio propagation algorithms as cloud services using cloud computing to support radio spectrum management. The DeJong radio propagation algorithm was selected to be implemented. The strategy supports not only radio propagation algorithms but also a combination of hardware measurement and software simulation as well as other applications where sensors are used. The strategy involves mainly virtual sensors which can run in virtual servers such as web services and therefore as part of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Many benefits arise from this solution and it offers possibilities for different kind of specialists and users who can cooperate for the development of services in a flexibly way, as system engineers are freed of the heavy task of sensor implementation and are encouraged to focus in architecture scalability, security and exploring high availability of services. The mere fact of having implemented the DeJong algorithm as a cloud service represents an important contribution to Spectrum Management technics, especially for those looking forward to Advanced IMT technologies where other algorithms are not effective.