Abstract: A computer-based program performs calculations to analyze, vary, test, manage, and/or improve the performance of channels and/or frequencies in the communication spectrum. The program varies parameters of a point of communication, such as the location, transmission power, channel frequency, antenna height, and the like, alone or in combination, to measure, test, and/or evaluate which parameter changes increase the market coverage of a target market or area. In some scenarios, changes to one point of communication cause the regulations governing the broadcast relationship between one or more nearby points of communication to be violated. When this occurs, the program determines which of the parameters, such as the location, transmission power, channel and/or frequency, antenna height, and the like, alone or in combination, of the point of communication interfering with the increased market coverage scenario to vary to overcome the conflict with communications and/or regulatory law.

Abstract: A computer-based program performs calculations to analyze, vary, test, manage, and/or improve the performance of channels and/or frequencies in the communication spectrum. The program varies parameters of a point of communication, such as the location, transmission power, channel frequency, antenna height, and the like, alone or in combination, to measure, test, and/or evaluate which parameter changes increase the market coverage of a target market or area. In some scenarios, changes to one point of communication cause the regulations governing the broadcast relationship between one or more nearby points of communication to be violated. When this occurs, the program determines which of the parameters, such as the location, transmission power, channel and/or frequency, antenna height, and the like, alone or in combination, of the point of communication interfering with the increased market coverage scenario to vary to overcome the conflict with communications and/or regulatory law.

Abstract: A method and system for creating astronomical observing plans is disclosed. The method provides the observer with a visual means to allocate observing time to multiple astronomical objects when each of said objects are in a favorable sky position for observation. The system uses a separate planetarium program as a visual aid and receives both target selection and varying date/time inputs from the planetarium. Using this list, plus user inputs specifying one or more images to be taken of each target, the system generates a continuous display that indicates the status of the observatory (busy or idle) for the currently selected time in the planetarium. In the preferred embodiment, this status display is fed back to the planetarium, however this is not a requirement. By varying the time in the planetarium, the user can easily select new objects to add to the list at favorable sky positions and times when the observatory is idle. The method thus visually solves the combined problem of target selection and timing.