Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
The MITRE Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Janet
Last Name:
Werth
Phone Number:
781-271-6214
Title:
Principal Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Certification
Applicant certification
Neither the applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. The applicant hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the prvious use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.) The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and that all the exhibits part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application; undersigned certifies that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Applicant certifies that construction of the station would NOT be an action which is likely to have a significant environmental effect. See the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR1.1301-1.1319.
Date:
2019-04-11 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Janet Werth
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The MITRE Corporation seeks an FCC Special Temporary Authority License to perform HF ionospheric sounding and communications between 3.5 and 16 MHz from Water Island, US Virgin Islands from June 1 through July 5th 2019. The HF sounding signal provides real time knowledge of the ionosphere directly over the Arecibo Ionospheric Heater in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands. The HF communications waveforms test the effectiveness of novel communication techniques through the irregular ionosphere created by the Arecibo Ionospheric Heater.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WO9XHT
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The goal of the Testing is to improve HF communications performance through irregular ionospheres. The objective of this frequency authorization request is to provide ionospheric channel information that informs testing and the interpretation of the test results. The testing will also provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of advanced techniques to improve HF communications performance during disturbances.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
ETTUS USRP Software Defined Radio
Equipment 1 Model Number
310
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
TOMCO 250 watt Amplifier
Equipment 2 Model Number
BT00250-alphas
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The goal of the Testing is to improve HF communications performance through irregular ionospheres and to provide ionospheric channel information. The objective of this frequency authorization request is to provide ionospheric channel information that informs testing and the interpretation of the test results. The testing will also provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of advanced techniques to improve HF communications performance during disturbances.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation