Question 9

0002-EX-CM-2018 Text Documents

ELTA North America

2018-01-02ELS_202818

ELTA North America Request for FCC Experimental License

Modification Form 442 File Number: 0002-EX-CM-2018
Modification Form 442 Confirmation Number: EL627663
2 Jan 2018

Question 9: Statement of Environmental Impact
ELTA North America (N.A.) will occupy a section of the building located at 8955 Henkels Ln
Annapolis Junction, MD. The building is single-story structure, with multiple bays, and is constructed
of concrete block with a web girder and steel pan roof. The surrounding area is a mixed use
development of retail and offices. The adjacent property consists of similar single-story buildings to
the north and west of the site.

The antenna will be mounted on top tripod of less than 1.5m height which will be located on the
roof. The radar equipment will be remotely controlled from inside the building.
In addition the EL/M-2112 radar will also be operated at various military sites as indicated in the
application. The radar antenna at these sites will be located on the ground mounted to a tripod of less
than 1.5 m in height. The Radar will be mounted on a vehicle mast 6.7 meter high while operating in
Bandera Gun Club.

It is the policy of ELTA N.A. that company personnel, customers, or members of the public are not
subjected to RF power density levels that exceed the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits
as given in Part 1.1310 of the FCC Rules. Experimental testing will only be conducted with
appropriate controls in place, and no personnel will be on the roof during transmissions that will
exceed the MPE levels. ELTA N.A. will have an RF Safety Plan which describes the procedures and
controls necessary to comply with MPE levels during operations and maintenance. Measurements
will also be used to confirm that MPE levels are not exceeded.

ELTA N.A. conducted a worst-case analysis of power density levels in the area surrounding the
transmitting antenna based on the FCC's OET Bulletin Number 651. The applicable radar parameters
and results are shown in Tables 1 and 2, respectively. The MPE limit is exceeded for areas within 5.3
and 11.8 feet for controlled and uncontrolled exposure limits, respectively. With

1 Cleveland,
Robert F., et al., Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency
Electromagnetic Fields, Edition 97-01, OET BULLETIN 65, Washington D.C.: Federal Communications
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, August 1997.

the building height of approximately 19 feet, personnel on the ground will be beyond the distance
where the power density exceeds the MPE limit. For personnel on the roof, the roof has controlled
access; therefore, appropriate controls will be implemented for areas within 5.3 ft during test periods.
Measurements will be made to confirm the emission levels.

For the Tucson demonstration site, which may have uncontrolled access, all personnel will be
required to maintain a minimum of approximately 12 feet from the antenna.

Table 1 – Power Density Analysis
Parameter Value
Operational frequency, MHz 10250
Transmitter output power (peak), W 10
Antenna gain (mainbeam), dBi 18
Ground reflection factor 1.6

Table 2 – Power Density Analysis Results
Parameter Controlled Uncontrolled
Maximum Permissible Exposure, mW/cm2 5 1
Minimum required distance, meters 1.6 3.6
Minimum required distance, feet 5.3 11.8

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