Globalstar, Inc.

0088-EX-ST-2014

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WH9XGP
2014-02-05

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Feb 6 2014]	Correspondence	2014-02-06

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Globalstar, Inc.

Address

Attention:	David Weinreich
Street Address:	300 Holiday Square Blvd
P.O. Box:
City:	Covington
State:	LA
Zip Code:	70433
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: Weinreich
First Name: David
Title: Manager, Spectrum and Regulatory Engineering
Phone Number: 3016514552

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This request for special temporary authority (STA) is related to an STA request (FCC File No. 0135-EX-ST-2013) filed by Taylor University. In its request, Taylor University sought authority to operate a Globalstar simplex transmitter module that will be included in a “CubeSat” that will be launched into low-earth orbit. The simplex module will transmit data collected by sensors on board the CubeSat to its operations center by means of the Globalstar system constellation and the associated ground infra-structure. In this STA request, Globalstar seeks authority, in connection with this experiment, to receive transmissions from a licensed Globalstar simplex module and relay them to the Taylor University CubeSat operations center in the identified band. The only change from Globalstar’s licensed operations is that the Globalstar constellation will be receiving transmissions from a space station rather than the usual earth terminal. Globalstar’s License does not cover space-to-space operation. It is anticipated that the Taylor University CubeSat will be in orbit for approximately six months. Globalstar has been advised that Taylor University will notify the FCC of the dates of actual operation, once those have been established.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

To demostrate a low cost, reliable global CubeSat communication link and provide educational experiences for undergraduate students in Taylors Physics and Space Systems classes . To demostrate a low cost, reliable global CubeSat communication link and provide educational experiences for undergraduate students in Taylors Physics and Space Systems classes through an orbital flight. The third is research a Lagnuir Plasma Probe for better understanding of the LEO ionosphere and the sun to earth connection.

Information

Callsign:	WH9XGP
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	02/14/2014
Operation End Date:	08/14/2014

Manufacturer

Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Globalstar	STX2	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):	David Weinreich
Title of Applicant (if any):	Manager, Spectrum & Regulatory Engineering
Date:	2014-02-03 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Nongeostationary	Space Station	North	West	Nongeostationary, SP

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:
(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	1615.00000000-1617.50000000 MHz	MO	0.100000 W 0.250000 W	P	0.00050000 %	2M50G1D	BPSK

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