award/docs/AWARD-SYSTEM-SPECIFICATION.md

# Award System Specification

## Overview

This specification describes a JSON-driven award calculation system for amateur radio QSO (contact) tracking applications. The system calculates progress toward awards based on QSO data stored in a database.

The award definitions are externalized as JSON files, allowing awards to be added, modified, or extended without changing application code.

---

## Architecture Overview

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                              AWARD SYSTEM                                    │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                             │
│  ┌──────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────┐  │
│  │ Award Definitions│ <20>───> │  Rule Processor  │ ──>  │   QSO Database   │  │
│  │    (JSON files)  │      │  (Engine Core)   │      │                  │  │
│  └──────────────────┘      └──────────────────┘      └──────────────────┘  │
│           │                                                         │       │
│           │                                                         │       │
│           v                                                         v       │
│  ┌──────────────────┐                                      ┌──────────────┐ │
│  │ Award Metadata   │                                      │ QSO Records  │ │
│  │ - id, name       │                                      │ - callsign   │ │
│  │ - description    │                                      │ - qsoDate    │ │
│  │ - caption        │                                      │ - band       │ │
│  │ - category       │                                      │ - mode       │ │
│  │ - rules          │                                      │ - entityId   │ │
│  └──────────────────┘                                      │ - state      │ │
│                                                            │ - grid       │ │
│                                                            │ - darcDok    │ │
│                                                            │ - satName    │ │
│                                                            │ - lotw...    │ │
│                                                            │ - dclQsl...  │ │
│                                                            └──────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

---

## Award Definition JSON Schema

### Root Object Structure

Every award definition is a JSON object with the following structure:

```json
{
  "id": "string (required, unique identifier)",
  "name": "string (required, display name)",
  "description": "string (required, short description)",
  "caption": "string (required, detailed explanation)",
  "category": "string (required, grouping category)",
  "rules": {
    "type": "string (required, rule type)",
    "...": "rule-specific properties"
  }
}
```

### Root Properties

| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `id` | string | Yes | Unique identifier for the award (e.g., "dxcc-mixed", "dld-80m") |
| `name` | string | Yes | Display name shown in UI (e.g., "DXCC Mixed Mode", "DLD 80m") |
| `description` | string | Yes | Short description for list views |
| `caption` | string | Yes | Detailed explanation of award requirements |
| `category` | string | Yes | Grouping category for UI organization (e.g., "dxcc", "darc", "vucc") |
| `rules` | object | Yes | Award calculation rules (see Rule Types below) |

---

## Rule Types

The system supports **5 rule types**. Each type defines a different calculation method.

### 1. Entity Rule Type (`"type": "entity"`)

Counts unique entities (DXCC countries, states, grid squares, callsigns) from QSOs.

#### Properties

| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `type` | string | Yes | Must be `"entity"` |
| `entityType` | string | Yes | What to count: `"dxcc"`, `"state"`, `"grid"`, `"callsign"` |
| `target` | number | Yes | Number required to complete award |
| `displayField` | string | No | Field to display as entity name (defaults to entity value) |
| `filters` | object | No | Filter criteria (see Filters section) |

#### Entity Type Mappings

| `entityType` Value | Source Field | Notes |
|-------------------|--------------|-------|
| `"dxcc"` | `entityId` | Numeric DXCC entity ID |
| `"state"` | `state` | US state or other regional code |
| `"grid"` | `grid` | First 4 characters only (e.g., "FN31") |
| `"callsign"` | `callsign` | Station callsign |

#### Calculation Logic

```
worked = count of unique entities where QSO exists
confirmed = count of unique entities where lotwQslRstatus === 'Y'
```

#### Example: DXCC Mixed Mode

```json
{
  "id": "dxcc-mixed",
  "name": "DXCC Mixed Mode",
  "description": "Confirm 100 DXCC entities on any band/mode",
  "caption": "Contact and confirm 100 different DXCC entities. Any band and mode combination counts.",
  "category": "dxcc",
  "rules": {
    "type": "entity",
    "entityType": "dxcc",
    "target": 100,
    "displayField": "entity"
  }
}
```

#### Example: VUCC Satellite (with filter)

```json
{
  "id": "vucc-satellite",
  "name": "VUCC Satellite",
  "description": "Confirm 100 unique grid squares via satellite",
  "caption": "Contact and confirm 100 unique 4-character grid squares via satellite.",
  "category": "vucc",
  "rules": {
    "type": "entity",
    "entityType": "grid",
    "target": 100,
    "displayField": "grid",
    "filters": {
      "operator": "AND",
      "filters": [
        { "field": "satellite", "operator": "eq", "value": true }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

---

### 2. DOK Rule Type (`"type": "dok"`)

Counts unique DOK (DARC Ortsverband Kennung) combinations for German amateur radio awards.

#### Properties

| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `type` | string | Yes | Must be `"dok"` |
| `target` | number | Yes | Number required to complete award |
| `confirmationType` | string | Yes | Must be `"dcl"` (DARC Community Logbook) |
| `displayField` | string | No | Field to display (typically `"darcDok"`) |
| `filters` | object | No | Filter criteria (band, mode, etc.) |

#### Calculation Logic

```
For each QSO with darcDok:
  combination = darcDok + "/" + band + "/" + mode
  Track unique combinations

worked = count of unique (DOK, band, mode) combinations
confirmed = count of combinations where dclQslRstatus === 'Y'
```

**Key Behavior**: Each unique DOK on each unique band/mode counts separately.

#### Example: DLD (Deutschland Diplom)

```json
{
  "id": "dld",
  "name": "DLD",
  "description": "Deutschland Diplom - Confirm 100 unique DOKs on different bands/modes",
  "caption": "Contact and confirm stations with 100 unique DOKs on different band/mode combinations.",
  "category": "darc",
  "rules": {
    "type": "dok",
    "target": 100,
    "confirmationType": "dcl",
    "displayField": "darcDok"
  }
}
```

#### Example: DLD 80m (with filter)

```json
{
  "id": "dld-80m",
  "name": "DLD 80m",
  "description": "Confirm 100 unique DOKs on 80m",
  "caption": "Contact and confirm 100 unique DOKs on the 80m band.",
  "category": "darc",
  "rules": {
    "type": "dok",
    "target": 100,
    "confirmationType": "dcl",
    "displayField": "darcDok",
    "filters": {
      "operator": "AND",
      "filters": [
        { "field": "band", "operator": "eq", "value": "80m" }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

---

### 3. Points Rule Type (`"type": "points"`)

Awards points for contacting specific stations, with three counting modes.

#### Properties

| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `type` | string | Yes | Must be `"points"` |
| `target` | number | Yes | Points required to complete award |
| `countMode` | string | No | `"perStation"`, `"perBandMode"`, or `"perQso"` (default: `"perStation"`) |
| `stations` | array | Yes | Array of station definitions |

#### Station Array Format

```json
"stations": [
  { "callsign": "STATION1", "points": 10 },
  { "callsign": "STATION2", "points": 5 }
]
```

#### Count Modes

| Mode | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `"perStation"` | Each unique station earns points once (if confirmed) |
| `"perBandMode"` | Each unique (callsign, band, mode) combination earns points |
| `"perQso"` | Every confirmed QSO earns points |

#### Calculation Logic

```
For each QSO with callsign matching a station:
  points = station.points for that callsign

  if countMode === "perStation":
    Count unique callsigns (if confirmed)
  else if countMode === "perBandMode":
    Count unique (callsign, band, mode) combinations (if confirmed)
  else if countMode === "perQso":
    Count every confirmed QSO

totalPoints = sum(points for confirmed entries)
```

#### Example: Wavelog Award (perBandMode)

```json
{
  "id": "wavelog-award",
  "name": "Wavelog Award",
  "description": "Contact special stations on multiple bands and modes to earn points",
  "caption": "Contact special stations to earn points. Points awarded for each unique band/mode combination.",
  "category": "special",
  "rules": {
    "type": "points",
    "target": 50,
    "countMode": "perBandMode",
    "stations": [
      { "callsign": "DF2ET", "points": 10 },
      { "callsign": "DJ7NT", "points": 10 },
      { "callsign": "HB9HIL", "points": 10 },
      { "callsign": "DB4SCW", "points": 5 }
    ]
  }
}
```

---

### 4. Filtered Rule Type (`"type": "filtered"`)

Creates a filtered variant of another award by applying additional criteria.

#### Properties

| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `type` | string | Yes | Must be `"filtered"` |
| `baseRule` | object | Yes | The base entity rule to filter |
| `filters` | object | Yes | Additional filters to apply |

#### Base Rule Format

```json
"baseRule": {
  "type": "entity",
  "entityType": "dxcc|state|grid|callsign",
  "target": number,
  "displayField": "string"
}
```

#### Example: DXCC CW

```json
{
  "id": "dxcc-cw",
  "name": "DXCC CW",
  "description": "Confirm 100 DXCC entities using CW mode",
  "caption": "Contact and confirm 100 different DXCC entities using CW mode only.",
  "category": "dxcc",
  "rules": {
    "type": "filtered",
    "baseRule": {
      "type": "entity",
      "entityType": "dxcc",
      "target": 100,
      "displayField": "entity"
    },
    "filters": {
      "operator": "AND",
      "filters": [
        { "field": "mode", "operator": "eq", "value": "CW" }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

**Note**: At runtime, this is internally converted to an `entity` rule with the filters applied.

---

### 5. Counter Rule Type (`"type": "counter"`)

Counts QSOs or unique callsigns matching filter criteria.

#### Properties

| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `type` | string | Yes | Must be `"counter"` |
| `target` | number | Yes | Number required to complete award |
| `countBy` | string | Yes | `"qso"` (QSOs) or `"callsign"` (unique callsigns) |
| `displayField` | string | No | Field to display |
| `filters` | object | No | Filter criteria |

#### Example: RS-44 Satellite

```json
{
  "id": "sat-rs44",
  "name": "RS-44 Satellite",
  "description": "Work 44 QSOs on satellite RS-44",
  "caption": "Make 44 unique QSOs via the RS-44 satellite. Each QSO with a different callsign counts.",
  "category": "custom",
  "rules": {
    "type": "counter",
    "target": 44,
    "countBy": "qso",
    "displayField": "callsign",
    "filters": {
      "operator": "AND",
      "filters": [
        { "field": "satName", "operator": "eq", "value": "RS-44" }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

**Note**: At runtime, counter rules are internally converted to `entity` rules with `entityType: "callsign"`.

---

## Filters

Filters allow awards to apply criteria based on QSO fields.

### Filter Structure

```json
"filters": {
  "operator": "AND|OR",
  "filters": [
    { "field": "fieldName", "operator": "operator", "value": "value" },
    ...
  ]
}
```

### Filter Operators

| Operator | Description | Example |
|----------|-------------|---------|
| `"eq"` | Equals | `{ "field": "band", "operator": "eq", "value": "20m" }` |
| `"ne"` | Not equals | `{ "field": "mode", "operator": "ne", "value": "FM" }` |
| `"in"` | In array | `{ "field": "band", "operator": "in", "value": ["20m", "40m"] }` |
| `"nin"` | Not in array | `{ "field": "mode", "operator": "nin", "value": ["FM", "AM"] }` |
| `"contains"` | Contains substring | `{ "field": "callsign", "operator": "contains", "value": "DL" }` |

### Available Filter Fields

Any QSO database field can be filtered:

| Field | Type | Example |
|-------|------|---------|
| `band` | string | `"80m"`, `"20m"`, `"2m"` |
| `mode` | string | `"CW"`, `"SSB"`, `"FT8"` |
| `callsign` | string | `"DJ7NT"` |
| `entity` | string | `"Germany"` |
| `entityId` | number | `230` |
| `state` | string | `"CA"`, `"NY"` |
| `grid` | string | `"FN31pr"` |
| `satName` | string | `"AO-73"`, `"RS-44"` |
| `satellite` | boolean | `true` (has satellite name) |

### Special Field: `satellite`

The `satellite` field is a computed field:
- Returns `true` if QSO has a non-empty `satName`
- Returns `false` otherwise

### Compound Filters

Multiple filters can be combined with `AND` or `OR`:

```json
"filters": {
  "operator": "AND",
  "filters": [
    { "field": "band", "operator": "eq", "value": "80m" },
    { "field": "mode", "operator": "eq", "value": "CW" }
  ]
}
```

This creates: DLD 80m CW (only QSOs on 80m band AND CW mode count).

---

## QSO Database Schema

The award system relies on QSO records with specific fields.

### Required QSO Fields

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `userId` | number | User/owner identifier |
| `id` | number | Unique QSO identifier |
| `callsign` | string | Station callsign contacted |
| `qsoDate` | string | QSO date (YYYY-MM-DD) |
| `timeOn` | string | QSO time (HH:MM) |
| `band` | string | Amateur band (e.g., "20m", "80m") |
| `mode` | string | Mode (e.g., "CW", "SSB", "FT8") |

### DXCC Fields

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `entityId` | number | DXCC entity ID (numeric) |
| `entity` | string | DXCC entity name (e.g., "Germany") |

### US State Fields

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `state` | string | US state code (e.g., "CA", "NY") |

### Grid Square Fields

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `grid` | string | Maidenhead grid square (e.g., "FN31pr") |

### DOK Fields (German Awards)

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `darcDok` | string | DARC Ortsverband Kennung (e.g., "F03", "P30") |

### Satellite Fields

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `satName` | string | Satellite name (e.g., "AO-73", "RS-44") |

### LoTW Confirmation Fields

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `lotwQslRstatus` | string | LoTW QSL received status (`"Y"` = confirmed) |
| `lotwQslRdate` | string | LoTW QSL received date (YYYY-MM-DD) |

### DCL Confirmation Fields

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `dclQslRstatus` | string | DCL QSL received status (`"Y"` = confirmed) |
| `dclQslRdate` | string | DCL QSL received date (YYYY-MM-DD) |

---

## Progress Calculation Result

The award calculation returns a standardized result object:

### Base Result Structure

```typescript
{
  worked: number,        // Count of worked entities
  confirmed: number,     // Count of confirmed entities
  target: number,        // Award target
  percentage: number,    // Progress percentage (0-100)
  workedEntities: string[],    // Array of worked entity identifiers
  confirmedEntities: string[]  // Array of confirmed entity identifiers
}
```

### Detail Result Structure (with `includeDetails: true`)

```typescript
{
  // ... base fields ...

  award: {
    id: string,
    name: string,
    description: string,
    caption: string,
    target: number
  },

  entities: [
    {
      qsoId: number,          // Reference QSO ID
      entity: string,         // Entity identifier
      entityId: number,       // DXCC entity ID (if applicable)
      entityName: string,     // Display name
      worked: boolean,
      confirmed: boolean,
      qsoDate: string,
      band: string,
      mode: string,
      callsign: string,
      lotwQslRdate?: string,  // Present if confirmed
      dclQslRdate?: string,   // Present if DCL confirmed
      satName?: string,       // For satellite awards
      points?: number         // For points-based awards
    }
  ],

  total: number,        // Total entities
  confirmed: number     // Confirmed count
}
```

---

## Implementation Guide

### Core Algorithm

```
1. Load award definition from JSON file
2. Query QSOs for user from database
3. Apply filters (if defined in rules)
4. Based on rule type:
   - entity: Count unique entity values
   - dok: Count unique (DOK, band, mode) combinations
   - points: Sum points by countMode
   - filtered: Apply filters to base entity rule
   - counter: Count QSOs or callsigns
5. Return progress with worked/confirmed counts
```

### Rule Type Resolution

```
1. If rules.type === "filtered":
   Convert to entity rule with baseRule + filters

2. If rules.type === "counter":
   Convert to entity rule with entityType = "callsign"

3. If rules.type === "dok":
   Use dedicated DOK calculation

4. If rules.type === "points":
   Use dedicated points calculation

5. If rules.type === "entity":
   Use standard entity calculation
```

### Filter Application

```
function applyFilters(qsos, filters) {
  if filters.operator === "AND":
    return qsos where ALL filter conditions match
  else if filters.operator === "OR":
    return qsos where ANY filter condition matches
}

function matchesFilter(qso, filter) {
  value = qso[filter.field]

  switch filter.operator:
    case "eq": return value === filter.value
    case "ne": return value !== filter.value
    case "in": return filter.value.includes(value)
    case "nin": return !filter.value.includes(value)
    case "contains": return value.includes(filter.value)
}
```

### Entity Value Extraction

```
function getEntityValue(qso, entityType) {
  switch entityType:
    case "dxcc": return qso.entityId
    case "state": return qso.state
    case "grid": return qso.grid.substring(0, 4)  // First 4 chars
    case "callsign": return qso.callsign
}
```

---

## Confirmation Systems

### LoTW (Logbook of The World)

- **Confirmation field**: `lotwQslRstatus === 'Y'`
- **Date field**: `lotwQslRdate`
- Used for: DXCC, WAS, VUCC, most entity-based awards

### DCL (DARC Community Logbook)

- **Confirmation field**: `dclQslRstatus === 'Y'`
- **Date field**: `dclQslRdate`
- Required for: DLD award
- Provides: DOK fields (`darcDok`)

---

## Award Variants

Using filters, you can create award variants from a base award:

| Base Award | Filter | Variant |
|------------|--------|---------|
| DLD | `band = "80m"` | DLD 80m |
| DLD | `mode = "CW"` | DLD CW |
| DLD | `band = "80m"` AND `mode = "CW"` | DLD 80m CW |
| DXCC | `mode = "CW"` | DXCC CW |
| DXCC | `band = "20m"` | DXCC 20m |
| DXCC | `satellite = true` | DXCC Satellite |

---

## Example Awards

### 1. DXCC Mixed Mode

```json
{
  "id": "dxcc-mixed",
  "name": "DXCC Mixed Mode",
  "description": "Confirm 100 DXCC entities on any band/mode",
  "caption": "Contact and confirm 100 different DXCC entities. Any band and mode combination counts.",
  "category": "dxcc",
  "rules": {
    "type": "entity",
    "entityType": "dxcc",
    "target": 100,
    "displayField": "entity"
  }
}
```

### 2. WAS (Worked All States)

```json
{
  "id": "was-mixed",
  "name": "WAS Mixed Mode",
  "description": "Confirm all 50 US states",
  "caption": "Contact and confirm all 50 US states.",
  "category": "was",
  "rules": {
    "type": "entity",
    "entityType": "state",
    "target": 50,
    "displayField": "state",
    "filters": {
      "operator": "AND",
      "filters": [
        { "field": "entityId", "operator": "eq", "value": 291 }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### 3. VUCC Satellite

```json
{
  "id": "vucc-satellite",
  "name": "VUCC Satellite",
  "description": "Confirm 100 unique grid squares via satellite",
  "caption": "Contact and confirm 100 unique 4-character grid squares via satellite.",
  "category": "vucc",
  "rules": {
    "type": "entity",
    "entityType": "grid",
    "target": 100,
    "displayField": "grid",
    "filters": {
      "operator": "AND",
      "filters": [
        { "field": "satellite", "operator": "eq", "value": true }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### 4. 73 on 73 (Satellite)

```json
{
  "id": "73-on-73",
  "name": "73 on 73",
  "description": "Confirm 73 unique QSO partners on satellite AO-73",
  "caption": "Contact and confirm 73 different stations via the AO-73 satellite.",
  "category": "satellite",
  "rules": {
    "type": "entity",
    "entityType": "callsign",
    "target": 73,
    "displayField": "callsign",
    "filters": {
      "operator": "AND",
      "filters": [
        { "field": "satName", "operator": "eq", "value": "AO-73" }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### 5. DLD 80m CW (Combined Filters)

```json
{
  "id": "dld-80m-cw",
  "name": "DLD 80m CW",
  "description": "Confirm 100 unique DOKs on 80m using CW",
  "caption": "Contact and confirm 100 unique DOKs on 80m band using CW mode.",
  "category": "darc",
  "rules": {
    "type": "dok",
    "target": 100,
    "confirmationType": "dcl",
    "displayField": "darcDok",
    "filters": {
      "operator": "AND",
      "filters": [
        { "field": "band", "operator": "eq", "value": "80m" },
        { "field": "mode", "operator": "eq", "value": "CW" }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

---

## Pseudocode Implementation

### Main Calculation Function

```
function calculateAwardProgress(userId, award, includeDetails = false):
    rules = normalizeRules(award.rules)

    // Get user's QSOs
    qsos = database.getQSOs(userId)

    // Apply filters
    if rules.filters:
        qsos = applyFilters(qsos, rules.filters)

    // Calculate based on rule type
    switch rules.type:
        case "entity":
            return calculateEntityProgress(qsos, rules, includeDetails)
        case "dok":
            return calculateDOKProgress(qsos, rules, includeDetails)
        case "points":
            return calculatePointsProgress(qsos, rules, includeDetails)
```

### Entity Progress Calculation

```
function calculateEntityProgress(qsos, rules, includeDetails):
    workedEntities = new Set()
    confirmedEntities = new Set()
    entityDetails = []

    for qso in qsos:
        entity = getEntityValue(qso, rules.entityType)
        if entity is null: continue

        workedEntities.add(entity)

        if qso.lotwQslRstatus === 'Y':
            confirmedEntities.add(entity)

            if includeDetails and entity not in entityDetails:
                entityDetails.push({
                    qsoId: qso.id,
                    entity: entity,
                    entityName: getDisplayName(qso, rules.displayField),
                    worked: true,
                    confirmed: true,
                    qsoDate: qso.qsoDate,
                    band: qso.band,
                    mode: qso.mode,
                    callsign: qso.callsign
                })

    result = {
        worked: workedEntities.size,
        confirmed: confirmedEntities.size,
        target: rules.target,
        percentage: (confirmedEntities.size / rules.target) * 100
    }

    if includeDetails:
        result.entities = entityDetails
        result.total = entityDetails.length

    return result
```

### DOK Progress Calculation

```
function calculateDOKProgress(qsos, rules, includeDetails):
    combinations = new Map()  // Key: "DOK/band/mode"

    for qso in qsos:
        dok = qso.darcDok
        if dok is null: continue

        band = qso.band || "Unknown"
        mode = qso.mode || "Unknown"
        key = `${dok}/${band}/${mode}`

        if not combinations.has(key):
            combinations.set(key, {
                qsoId: qso.id,
                entity: dok,
                entityName: dok,
                band: band,
                mode: mode,
                callsign: qso.callsign,
                worked: false,
                confirmed: false
            })

        detail = combinations.get(key)
        detail.worked = true

        if qso.dclQslRstatus === 'Y':
            detail.confirmed = true
            detail.dclQslRdate = qso.dclQslRdate

    workedDOKs = new Set()
    confirmedDOKs = new Set()

    for [key, detail] in combinations:
        workedDOKs.add(detail.entity)
        if detail.confirmed:
            confirmedDOKs.add(detail.entity)

    result = {
        worked: workedDOKs.size,
        confirmed: confirmedDOKs.size,
        target: rules.target,
        percentage: (confirmedDOKs.size / rules.target) * 100
    }

    if includeDetails:
        result.entities = Array.from(combinations.values())
        result.total = result.entities.length

    return result
```

### Points Progress Calculation

```
function calculatePointsProgress(qsos, rules, includeDetails):
    stationPoints = new Map()
    for station in rules.stations:
        stationPoints.set(station.callsign.toUpperCase(), station.points)

    workedStations = new Set()
    totalPoints = 0
    stationDetails = []

    if rules.countMode === "perBandMode":
        combinationMap = new Map()

        for qso in qsos:
            callsign = qso.callsign.toUpperCase()
            points = stationPoints.get(callsign)
            if not points: continue

            band = qso.band || "Unknown"
            mode = qso.mode || "Unknown"
            key = `${callsign}/${band}/${mode}`

            if not combinationMap.has(key):
                combinationMap.set(key, {
                    qsoId: qso.id,
                    callsign: callsign,
                    band: band,
                    mode: mode,
                    points: points,
                    worked: true,
                    confirmed: false
                })

            if qso.lotwQslRstatus === 'Y':
                detail = combinationMap.get(key)
                if not detail.confirmed:
                    detail.confirmed = true

        details = Array.from(combinationMap.values())
        totalPoints = details.filter(d => d.confirmed).reduce(sum, d.points)

    result = {
        worked: workedStations.size,
        totalPoints: totalPoints,
        target: rules.target,
        percentage: (totalPoints / rules.target) * 100
    }

    if includeDetails:
        result.entities = details.map(formatEntity)
        result.total = details.length

    return result
```

---

## Language Implementation Notes

### Data Structure Recommendations

1. **Use Sets for uniqueness**: When counting unique entities, use hash sets for O(1) lookups
2. **Use Maps for combinations**: When tracking (DOK, band, mode) combinations, use composite keys
3. **Normalize early**: Convert filtered/counter rules to entity rules at load time

### Performance Considerations

1. **Cache award definitions**: Load once at startup, not per calculation
2. **Database queries**: Apply filters at database level when possible (SQL WHERE clauses)
3. **Pagination**: For large QSO datasets, process in batches
4. **Index fields**: Ensure database indexes on userId, entityId, band, mode, callsign

### Confirmation Field Handling

```typescript
// Helper function for unified confirmation checking
function isConfirmed(qso): boolean {
    return qso.lotwQslRstatus === 'Y' || qso.dclQslRstatus === 'Y'
}
```

---

## Extension Points

### Adding New Rule Types

To add a new rule type:

1. Define the rule schema (properties, required fields)
2. Implement calculation function
3. Add case to main calculation switch
4. Add example award definition

### Adding New Entity Types

To add a new entity type:

1. Add to `entityType` enum in entity rule
2. Add case to `getEntityValue()` function
3. Ensure QSO database has the field
4. Add display field mapping if needed

### Adding New Filter Operators

To add a new filter operator:

1. Add operator name to filter schema
2. Implement comparison logic in `matchesFilter()`
3. Add documentation with examples

---

## Summary

The award system is a flexible, JSON-driven framework for calculating amateur radio award progress. Key design principles:

1. **Externalized definitions**: Awards defined as JSON, not code
2. **Rule-based calculation**: Different rule types for different award patterns
3. **Filter-based variants**: Create awards variants without new rule types
4. **Standardized output**: Consistent progress format across all award types
5. **Confirmation system aware**: Supports LoTW and DCL separately

This specification provides all information needed to implement the system in any programming language.