Please note: The algorithm descriptions in English have been automatically translated. Errors may have been introduced in this process. For the original descriptions, go to the Dutch version of the Algorithm Register.
Frequency planning tools
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- Other algorithms
- Impact assessment
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- Status
- In use
General information
Theme
Begin date
Contact information
Responsible use
Goal and impact
The purpose of the algorithms is to qualitatively improve the processing of frequency requests for different frequency bands and make frequency planning as a process more consistent. At the same time, the workload of frequency planners is reduced. The macros perform complex technical calculations and routine steps automatically, with the aim of generating unambiguous and reasoned suggestions for suitable frequencies.
Considerations
Frequency engineering analyses are complex and require multiple computational steps that, when performed manually, create a significant administrative burden and qualitative challenges. Algorithms are deployed to automate the technical calculations and routine tasks. This reduces the workload and improves the consistency and quality of analyses.
Human intervention
The results of the algorithms are always reviewed by a person before they are processed. If necessary, the results of individual macros can also be manually tested or independently verified.
Risk management
No specific risks have been identified. However, it must be possible to validate the accuracy of the generated outcomes. As the macros are part of purchased software, it is important to do this validation periodically.
Legal basis
The Telecommunications Act is a Dutch law that sets rules for (providers of) communication networks and services such as internet, telephony and broadcasting. Among other things, it regulates user protection, providers' duty of care for safety and security, and obligations for network operators.
Links to legal bases
Elaboration on impact assessments
As the Algorithm is not classified as impactful and does not otherwise use personal data, no specific impact tests were performed.
Operations
Data
The algorithm uses information from an internal RDI database, with data on licences, transmitters, licence applications and change requests. In addition, the macros described earlier use geographical map data.
Technical design
The macros perform process steps that would otherwise have to be performed manually. These include automatically reading forms and data, automatically performing (care) calculations and generating images, output files and reports.
External provider
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