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Title: Spread Spectrum Radio Technology For Gas Measurement
Author: Jim Gardner
Source: 2004 International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement
Year Published: 2004
Abstract: Every year the oil and gas industry deploys more Spread Spectrum communication solutions. As recently as five years ago the telemetry of oil and gas data was almost exclusively in the licensed radio realm. The scarcity of available licensed channels has made Spread Spectrum radio an increasingly popular choice. With the install base of Spread Spectrum devices rapidly increasing there have been a number of Urban Legends or Superstitions & Myths which have started circulating. Among the more prevalent of these are the following. Security---Spread Spectrum is not secure some one can steal your data. Saturation---Spread Spectrum radios will shut down when there are too many radios on the same frequency. Range---Spread Spectrum radios are only one watt and cant perform as well as licensed radios. Compatibility--- if you have licensed radios you have to buy only licensed radios for expansion. Interference--- if you mix licensed radios and Spread Spectrum radios or different brands of Spread Spectrum in the same system they will cause interference and lost data will result. Obstructions--- you have to have clear line of sight, or Spread Spectrum will not communicate. With the advance of any new technology misconceptions and misunderstandings always abound. Spread Spectrum like any technology can be an extremely valuable tool when used in the correct environment. This paper will explore these myths and attempt to provide a better understanding of how to use Spread Spectrum technology and where you can expect to succeed with Spread Spectrum communication solutions.

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