Experimental Licensing System

1004-EX-CN-2020

Cornell University

Experimental Licensing System filing 1004-EX-CN-2020 submitted by Cornell University.

Filing overview

StatusGrant Expired Due to New License
Call signWL2XLM
Date filed2020-11-20
Status date2021-03-17
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

442 application form

FCC FORM 442 - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION UNDER PART 5 OF FCC RULES - EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE (OTHER THAN BROADCAST)
Approved by OMB 3060 - 0065

442 application form - Applicant Type

Applicant is:
Other

442 application form - Application Purpose

Application is for:
NEW LICENSE

442 application form - Certification

Applicant certification
NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980
Applicant certification
WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(A)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).
Applicant certification
THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, P.L. 93-579, DECEMBER 31, 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(3), AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, P.L. 96-511, DECEMBER 11, 1980, 44 U.S.C. 3507.
Applicant certification
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average four (4) hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to the Federal Communications Commission, Records Management Branch, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060-0065), Washington DC 20554. DO NOT send completed applications to this address. Individuals are not required to respond to this collection unless it displays a currently valid OMD control number.
Applicant certification
Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and specified by Section 308 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine eligibility for issuing authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory responsibilities rendered by the Commission by the Act. Information requested by this form will be available to the public unless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Your response is required to obtain this authorization.
Classification:
Authorized employee
Name of Applicant:
Cornell University
Signature (Authorized person filing form):
Michael L Miller
Signature Date (Authorized person filing form):
11/20/2020
Title of Person Signing Application:
Licensing Coordinator

442 application form - Contact Information

E-Mail Address:
mlmiller@sterksolutions.com
First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Miller
Phone Number:
(415)385-3842
Title:
Licensing Coordinator

442 application form - Drug Abuse Question

APPLICANT ANTI-DRUG ABUSE CERTIFICATION: By checking "YES", the individual applicant certifies that he or she is eligible for this license. This requires that he or she is not subject to a denial of federal benefits, including FCC benefits, as a result of
Yes

442 application form - Environmental Impact

Would a commission grant of this application come within Section 1.1307 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a significant environmental impact? If "YES", include as an exhibit an Environmental Assessment as required by Section 1.1311.
No

442 application form - Estimated Duration

Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposed in this application:
24 Months

442 application form - For Modification indicate below

Callsign:
WL2XLM

442 application form - Foreign Government

Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government?
No

442 application form - Foreign Government Use

Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed by stations under the jurisdiction of a foreign government? If "YES", include the contract number and the name of the foreign government con
No

442 application form - Government Contract

Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the United States Government? If "YES", include as an exhibit a narrative statement describing the government project, agency and contract number.
No

442 application form - License Denied or Revoked

Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or any application for permit, license or renewal denied by this Commission? If "YES", include as an exhibit a statement giving call sign of license or permit rev
No

442 application form - Mailing Address

Attention:
Mason Peck
City:
Ithaca
E-Mail Address:
mp336@cornell.edu
State:
NY
Street Address:
455 Upson Hall
Zip Code:
14853

442 application form - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
RockBlock
Equipment 1 Model Number
MKII
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
ChipSat
Equipment 2 Model Number
Monarch
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Great Scott Gadgets
Equipment 3 Model Number
HackRF One
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
1

442 application form - Owner and Operator

Will applicant be owner and operator of the station?
Yes

442 application form - Research Project

Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communication is not the objective of the research project)? If "YES", include as an exhibit the following information: A description of the nature o
Yes

442 application form - Station ID

Is the equipment listed in Item 10 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 5.115?
No

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
0Space Station
NewMO1.4000001.51800035K0G1DDQPSK
NewMO0.0250000.01000062K1G1DGPSK
NewFX10.00000096.64000062K1G1DGPSK
0New YorkFrank H. T. Rhodes HallTOMPKINS
StateStreet (or other indication of location)County

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
0NONGEOSTATIONARYNorth WestLEO ISS Deploy
0NONGEOSTATIONARY, Space StationNorth WestLEO ISS Deploy

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2021-03-17GrantGrant Generated [Mar 17 2021]

Notes

DateComment
2021-03-17New experimental for CubeSat Alpha mission at 915 MHz and 1621 MHz to serve as a technical demonstration of a light sail in orbit, verifying the mechanical properties of the polycarbonate material.

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1004-EX-CN-20202026-07-30 01:25:22Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrant Expired Due to New LicenseELS 1004-EX-CN-20202026-07-30 01:25:22
Applicant NameCornell UniversityELS 1004-EX-CN-20202026-07-30 01:25:22
Call SignWL2XLMELS 1004-EX-CN-20202026-07-30 01:25:22
Receipt Date2020-11-20ELS 1004-EX-CN-20202026-07-30 01:25:22
Status Date2021-03-17ELS 1004-EX-CN-20202026-07-30 01:25:22

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Mar 17 2021]Correspondence2021-03-17Available
Incoming generated [Feb 23 2021]Correspondence2021-02-23Available
Incoming generated [Feb 23 2021]Correspondence2021-02-23Available
Iridium Companion License GrantText Documents2021-02-23Available
NTIA Data Form Feb 23Text Documents2021-02-23Available
Spacecap Database Feb 22Microsoft Access Database2021-02-23Available
Incoming generated [Feb 11 2021]Correspondence2021-02-11Available
Orbital Debris Assessment Report Feb 2021Text Documents2021-02-11Available
E-Mail generated [Feb 10 2021]Correspondence2021-02-10Available
E-Mail generated [Jan 28 2021]Correspondence2021-01-28Available
E-Mail generated [Jan 14 2021]Correspondence2021-01-14Available
Incoming generated [Jan 12 2021]Correspondence2021-01-12Available
NTIA Data Form R1Text Documents2021-01-12Available
E-Mail generated [Jan 8 2021]Correspondence2021-01-08Available
Incoming generated [Jan 5 2021]Correspondence2021-01-05Available
Technical Description R1Text Documents2021-01-05Available
NTIA Data FormText Documents2021-01-05Available
E-Mail generated [Dec 2 2020]Correspondence2020-12-02Available
Iridium Companion License ReferenceText Documents2020-11-20Available
EMC AnalysisText Documents2020-11-20Available
Chipsat PatternText Documents2020-11-20Available
Additional API formText Documents2020-11-20Available
Cost Recovery letterText Documents2020-11-20Available
Ground Station Radiation Pattern DiagramText Documents2020-11-20Available
Technical DescriptionText Documents2020-11-20Available
Orbital Debris AssessmentText Documents2020-11-20Available
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