Georgia Institute of Technology

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Georgia Institute of Technology

Address

Attention:	Office of Legal Affairs
Street Address:	760 Spring Street, NW, Suite 324
P.O. Box:
City:	Atlanta
State:	GA
Zip Code:	30332-0495
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: Buckley First Name: Patrick Title: Research Scientist II Phone Number: 256-716-2159

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: The application seeks an STA to operate a digital telemetry transmitter and receiver test network for the purpose of observing the behavior of a tactical telemetry kit. A single digital transmitter will be installed on a small UAS during flight tests at Elliot Field in Dawsonville, GA. A single digital receiver will be installed in a fixed location at the same location. A small single-board computer (National Instruments sbRIO-9627) will produce analog playback of real analog data from the HAWK Missile, which will be digitized prior to transmission. Transmission will occur within the 2.2-2.4 GHz frequency range. Data recorded by the digital receiver will be analyzed to evaluate the impact of multipath, interference, and other propagation impairments. Test objectives include selection of optimum transmit frequency, evaluation of A/D hardware, and evaluation of the range of the transmit/receive pairing.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

This test will provide configuration confidence prior to deploying the transmitter, A/D, antenna, and receiver system during a live-fire test of the HAWK missile.

Information

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

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	06/15/2017
Operation End Date:	12/14/2017

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
Quasonix	QSX-VSR2	1	No

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):	Patrick J. McKenna
Title of Applicant (if any):	Vice President - Legal Affairs & Risk Mgt.
Date:	2017-05-08 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North  34  27  32	West  84  10  52	Elliot Field, Dawson County GA	15.00

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	2.20000000-2.40000000 GHz	MO	5.000000 W 10.000000 W	P	0.00120000 %	2G30F1D	FM

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