Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
David
Last Name:
Spencer
Phone Number:
404 385 7641
Title:
Professor
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:
2012-11-27 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
David A. Spencer
Title of Applicant (if any):
Professor
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The Prox-1 satellite is Georgia Techs entry in the UNP-7 competition. The Prox-1 satellite utilizes S-band for the downlink. An STA license is necessary in order to complete ground testing for the downlink system.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
05/28/2012
Operation Start Date:
11/28/2012
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
SpaceQuest, Ltd.
Equipment 1 Model Number
TX-2400
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
This license will be used to perform ground testing between the Prox-1 satellites communications system, and the Georgia Tech ground station. An S-Band transmitter will send telemetry data to ground station, which will then verify the transmission.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation