On the Generation of Mutual Interference Matrices

This paper is concerned with the presentation of an algorithm for the construction and display of a mutual interference chart of any size from a list of interference lines belonging to any paired transmitter and receiver. Such charts have found use in procedures for assignment of noninterfering frequencies in a communication network. This algorithm is primarily concerned with the interpretation and conversion of lines of interference, having an arbitrary width, from a continuous frequency space to a discrete integer space represented by a mutual interference chart. The widths of the interference lines are related to equipment frequency guardbands. The discrete integer space is related to equipment channel and band numbers. The method of construction is proved to be consistent with respect to element value assignments.