Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Space Data Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Gerald
Last Name:
Knoblach
Phone Number:
480-403-0030
Title:
CEO
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:
2017-11-01 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Gerald Knoblach
Title of Applicant (if any):
CEO
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Space Data Corporation (Space Data) seeks an STA to conduct research trials using the spectrum identified below (the Spectrum) to determine whether a constellation of transceivers operating in military frequency bands can be used to provide communications to U.S. warfighters over wide areas with enhanced reliability. The Spectrum will be used to provide command and control of Space Data SkySites® at altitudes between 15 km and 26 km using Space Data ground stations. The number of balloon-borne transceivers exceeds the number of dedicated frequencies Space Data is licensed in this area. Space Data's SkySite platform network is an innovative "near space" balloon-based telecommunications system, which is further described in Exhibit 1 and previously filed and accepted construction notifications (see, e.g., File No. 0005759606). Sensus Spectrum LLC, the licensee of the Spectrum, has consented to allow Space Data access to the Spectrum to conduct the trials, as explained in PSST's signed authorization, attached as Exhibit 2.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WL9XZF
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Space Data Corporation (Space Data) seeks an STA to conduct research trials using the spectrum identified below (the Spectrum) to determine whether a constellation of transceivers operating in military frequency bands can be used to provide communications to U.S. warfighters over wide areas with enhanced reliability. The Spectrum will be used to provide command and control of Space Data SkySites® at altitudes between 15 km and 26 km using Space Data ground stations. The number of balloon-borne transceivers exceeds the number of dedicated frequencies Space Data is licensed in this area. Space Data’s SkySite platform network is an innovative “near space” balloon-based telecommunications system, which is further described in Exhibit 1 and previously filed and accepted construction notifications (see, e.g., File No. 0005759606). Sensus Spectrum LLC, the licensee of the Spectrum, has consented to allow Space Data access to the Spectrum to conduct the trials, as explained in PSST’s signed authorization, attached as Exhibit 2.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To conduct research trials to determine the compatibility of the innovative wireless protocols that will be transmitting on military spectrum with Space Datas near space platform network. The trials should not cause harmful interference to adjacent licensee operations and are the same emissions as have been widely deployed by Space Data for years without causing harmful interference. See also Exhibit 1.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Space Data Corporation
Equipment 1 Model Number
RY9SKS900
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
8
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Space Data Corporation
Equipment 2 Model Number
RY9GST900
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
8
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To conduct research trials to determine the compatibility of the innovative wireless protocols that will be transmitting on military spectrum with Space Data's near space platform network. The trials should not cause harmful interference to adjacent licensee operations and are the same emissions as have been widely deployed by Space Data for years without causing harmful interference. See also Exhibit 1.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation