Cornell University

0967-EX-ST-2013

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WH9XBQ
2014-02-04

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

DescriptionCategoryDate
E-Mail generated [Nov 8 2013]Correspondence2013-11-08
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Feb 5 2014]Correspondence2014-02-05
NOAA LetterPost Grant Documents2014-03-12
ODARText Documents2013-10-25
Updated ODARText Documents2014-02-04
Fee Exempt StatusText Documents2013-10-25
KickSat GS LocationText Documents2013-12-11
IARU Coordination LetterText Documents2013-10-25
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Cornell University

Address
Attention: Zachary Manchester
Street Address: 127 Upson Hall Cornell University
P.O. Box:
City: Ithaca
State: NY
Zip Code: 14853
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: Foley
First Name: Justin
Title: Engineer
Phone Number: 805-756-5165

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA will be used to provide the communication for a short-term small satellite project.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  The satellite communication will be used to downlink telemetry containing housekeeping and payload data.

Information
Callsign: WH9XBQ
Class of Station: FX MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 02/11/2014
Operation End Date: 08/11/2014

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
Cornell University KickSat Bus 1 Yes
Cornell University KickSat Sprite 100 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): Justin Foley
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date: 2013-10-25 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Space Station North      West      NONGEOSTATIONARY
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 437.24000000- MHz MO 0.010000 W 0.010000 W P 0.00200000 % 41K5F1D MSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 437.50500000- MHz MO 1.000000 W 1.000000 W P 0.00200000 % 25K0F1D AFSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2410.00000000-2436.00000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 1.000000 W P 0.00200000 % 35M0F1D FSK

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Ithaca New York North  42  27  30 West  76  23  5 0.50
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
Exhibit submitted:   No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   2.81
(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 2.41000000-2.43600000 GHz FX 1.000000 W 1000.000000 W P 0.00020000 % 25K0F1D MSK

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