Aerospace Corporation, The

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Aerospace Corporation, The

Address

Attention:	Nelson J. Ho
Street Address:	2350 E. El Segundo Blvd.
P.O. Box:
City:	El Segundo
State:	CA
Zip Code:	90245
Country:
E-Mail Address:	[email protected]

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:   Last Name: Ho First Name: Nelson Title: Engineering Specialist Sr. Phone Number: 310-336-0407

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: 1/27/00 - The mission was finally launched on 1/26/00 after several delays. Our first FCC extension expires on 2/2/00, and we respectfully request a second 3 month extension (or follow-on STA) to complete our space experimental mission. 10/5/99 - The original mid-Sept launch date has slipped to late Oct/early Nov due to delays with the Minotaur booster. The existing STA expires on 11/2/99 and we repectfully request a 3 month extension (or follow-on STA) to complete our space experiment. THIS APPLICATION CONCERNS A SHORT-LIVED RESEARCH PROJECT UTILIZING EARTH-SPACE, SPACE-SPACE, AND SPACE-EARTH SATELLITE LINKS. THE EXPERIMENTAL NATURE AND ANTICIPATED THREE-WEEK OPERATION SUGGEST THAT AN STA IS MOST APPROPRIATE.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Research regarding feasibility of very small satellites, emerging microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies in space and the effect of the space environment on microelectronics.

Information

Callsign:	WA9XFF
Class of Station:	FX MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	02/02/2000
Operation End Date:	05/02/2000

Manufacturer

List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
Rockwell	RM102	1	Yes

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.

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):	Nelson J. Ho
Title of Applicant (if any):	Engineering Specialist
Date:	2000-01-27 15:14:48.656

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Palo Alto	California	North  37  27  0	West  122  9  0

Datum:  NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   No Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   (c) Orientation in vertical plane:   Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?   No (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:   (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   (d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	902.00000000-915.00000000 MHz	FX	100.000000 mW 81.000000 mW			F7W	DSSS
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
					SPACE, altitude 750 km, inclination 100 deg., right ascension 265 deg.

Datum:  NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   No Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   (c) Orientation in vertical plane:   Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?   No (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:   (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   (d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	902.00000000-915.00000000 MHz	MO	100.000000 mW 100.000000 mW			F7W	DSSS

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