Capitol Technology University

0743-EX-ST-2017

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WL9XNP
2017-07-26

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Prior Coordination w IridiumCorrespondence2017-07-25
E-Mail generated [Jun 26 2017]Correspondence2017-06-26
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jul 25 2017]Correspondence2017-07-25
Iridium 9306Images2017-06-03
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Capitol Technology University

Address
Attention: Rishabh Maharaja
Street Address: 11301 Springfield Rd
P.O. Box:
City: Laurel
State: MD
Zip Code: 20708
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: Maharaja
First Name: Rishabh
Title: Adjunct Professor
Phone Number: 4109678703

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Project Hermes at Capitol Technology University was developed by the faculty and is student led. The project plans to fly an Iridium SBD modem and a Raspberry Pi computer into a sub-orbital altitude. The experiment is designed to see if Iridium satellite equipment that is typically used for hiking can be used for payload communications. Since this gear will fly above 70km for (1min-2min), I would like to request a STA for a university project.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  The experiment is designed to see if Iridium satellite equipment that is typically used for hiking can be used for payload communications. Proof of concept test: The equipment will work on 1616-1625Mhz (typical of Iridium L-band). The payload will be commanded from the ground using a smartphone to see if communication gear designed for hiking can be used for commanding a space bound payload. The user will use smartphones on the ground to send a simple command to the payload (on the rocket) to send back telemetry such as system up-time. The command will run through the Iridium network. The experiment will only fly for 2-4min. The launch date of the sub-orbital rocket scheduled to be in the month of August 2017, the entire flight will last 15 minutes. With 2 minutes of communication at apogee above 70Km. The launch is via the ROCKSAT-X program from Colorado Space Grant Consortium and Wallops Flight Facility (NASA). The main task is to see if this commercial hiking gear can survive the high G-forces of a launch rocket and to see if high Doppler shifts that are imparted can allow communications. Launch date is determined by Wallops Flight Facility (NASA) and maybe subject to change.

Information
Callsign: WL9XNP
Class of Station: MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 08/11/2017
Operation End Date: 08/15/2017

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
Iridium 9603 SBD 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): Rishabh Maharaja
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date: 2017-06-03 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Wallops Island Virginia North  37  51  3 West  75  28  16 Wallops Island, VA. sub-orbital flight
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 1616.00000000-1625.00000000 MHz MO 7.000000 W 6.300000 W M 41K7Q7W

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Wallops Island Virginia North  37  51  3 West  75  28  16 Wallops Island, VA. sub-orbital flight
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 1616.00000000-1625.00000000 MHz MO 7.000000 W 6.300000 W M 41K7Q7W

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