Abstract
The U.S. military faces operational and financial challenges due to inefficient electromagnetic spectrum
management. This poster and accompanying research statement introduce our minimum viable product, SpecTrack, which we created in response to a challenge presented by the U.S. Department of Defense's Joint Spectrum Agency. SpecTrack centralizes and visualizes spectrum requests to offer insights, streamline communication, and reduce costs. It integrates with current tools like Spectrum XXI and HUNSWDO while enhancing usability through a visual Common Operating Picture (COP). Our user-centered design process included stakeholder interviews and site visits to Germany. The result: a scalable platform that modernizes and simplifies military spectrum allocation, improving readiness and mission success.
Recommended Citation
McCoy, R., Gould, R., & Fornadel, A. (2026). Transforming military spectrum management with SpecTrack. James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal, 13(1), 47–51. https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/jmurj/vol13/iss1/5/
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