Exhibits

3540-EX-PL-1992 Text Documents

IOWA SATELLITE CO., INC.

2000-05-17ELS_36419

EXHIBIT—A1 _COLUMN—4 &DETAILS Uplink Transmit er: Frequency Band: is t choice 400——500 MHz 2nd choice 100——200 MHz Power: 2——5 Watts Maximum data rate: 10K bits/sec Modulation Technique: BPSK/FSK Necessary Bandwidth: 12 KHz Formula used to calculate bandwidth: Bn = 2M + 2DK , M= B/2 K 1.2 B 10K bps D 1 KHz

= . ' _ (1B) FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Approved by OMB Washington, DC 20554 3060—0065 Expires 12/31/92 per response, including tpe time Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estrmated to average _4 hours and for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintam_ng the data needed, and comp.lenng reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estmate or amy other aspect of this collec— tion of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Federal Communications Commission, Office of Managing Director, Washington, DC 20554, and to the Office of information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0065), Washington, NOC 20503. APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION UNDER PART 5 OF FCC RULES — EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE (OTHER) THAN BROADCAST) A. Applicant‘s Name and Post Office address DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK (Give street. city, state, and ZIP Code. See Instruction No. 4) ITowa Satellite Company, Inc. File No. 8046 7th Street, Suite S4 Boone, IA 50036 2.(a) Application for (check only one box) 2.(b) For Modification indicate below New Station C Modification of existing authorization File No.: Call Sign: 3. Application for modification indicate change in (check all that apply) C Frequency C Emission C Power C Location C Other particulars (describe below or in attached Exhibit No. 4. Particulars of Operation (See instructions below) Frequency (State NECESSARY Whether kHz or POwERr , MODULATING BANDWIDTH MHz) EMISSION SIGNAL (kHz) (A) (B) C D) (E) iP) 1G) 100—200MHzZfA 5W LW Mean F2 D 50K bauds 52 KHZ Loo—500MHz ¥ (A) List each frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required, attach as Exhibit No. A2 ). (B) Insert maximum R.F. output power at the transmitter terminals. Specify units. (C) Insert maximum effective radiated power from the antenna (If puised emission specify peak power). (D) Insert "*MEAN® or "*PEAK" (See definitions in Part 5). (E) List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2.201 FCC Rules.) (F) Insert as appropriate for the type of modulation: (1) the maximum speed of keying in bauds; (2) maximum audio modulating frequency; (3) frequency deviation of carrier; (4) pulse duration and repetition rate. For complex emissions, describe in detail in the space provided below. (G) Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determined in space provided below. Bn = 2M + 2DK FCC Form 442 — Page 1 February 1990

5(a). Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (Check only one box) ( 1B ) 4 C FIXED/BASE J mosILe L [ BASE & MOBILE On—board Satellite (b) If permanently located at a fixed location, give below (d) If mobile, describe the exact area of operation State County City or Town Number and street (or other indication of location) (c) Geographical coordinates exact to the nearest second (e) Geographical coordinates of the approximate center of proposed area of operation (mobile applications) North Latitude West Longitude North Latitude West Longitude 6. Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? K Yes O No If "YES*", give the following information: (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point M 4+ (b) Orientation in horizontal plane _____ gee Exhibit C2 (c) Orientation in vertical plane 7. Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the United States Government? C Y¥es EK No If ‘‘Yes", attach as EXHIBIT No. __________, a narrative statement describing the government project, agency, and contact number. 8. Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed by stations under the jurisdiction of a foreign government? O Yes F No If ‘Yes", attach as EXHIBIT No. __________, the following information: (a) The contract number and the name of the foreign government concerned. 9. Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communication is not the objective of the research project). K Yes O No If ‘"*Yes"‘, attach as EXHIBIT No. __D____ a narrative statement providing the following information: {a) A description of the nature of the research project being conducted. (b) A showing that the communications facilities requested are necessary for the research project involved. (c) A showing that existing communications facilities are inadequate. 10. If all the answers to Items 7, 8, and 9, are *‘No‘", attach as EXHIBIT No. _______, a narrative statement describing in detail the following: (a) The complete program of research and experimentation proposed including description of equipment and theory of operation. (b) The specific objectives sought to be accomplished. (c) How the program of experimentation has a reasonable promise of contribution to the development, extension, expansion, or utilization of the radio art, or is along line not already investigated. 11. (a) Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposed in this application. (b) If less than 2 years, give the length of time in months that the authorization requested in this application will be required. EXh ibit EB 12. Would a Commission grant of this application come within Section 1.1307 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a significant environmental impact? C Yes K No If you answer yes, submit an Environmental Assessment required by Section 1.1311. FCC Form 442 — Page 2 February 1990

°43. l:ist'below transmitting equipment to be instailed (if experimental, so state): ( 1B ) MANUFACTURER TYPE NO. OF UNITS (Not selected yet) 14. Is the equipment listed in Item 13 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 5.152? C Yes O No 15. 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? C Yes K No If ‘*Yes", give the following (See Instruction 9): (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna is ___________ meters. (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level is ___________ meters. (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area is kilomesers. (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 and thereby minimize the acronautical hazard of the antemne. (e) Submit as EXHIBIT No. __________, a vertical profile sketch of total structure including supportimg building, if any, giving heights in meters above ground for all significant features. Clearly indicate existing portion, noting particulars of aviation obstruction lighting already available. 16. Applicant is (check only one box) C Individual J Association C Partnership EK Corporation (nOI’l-pI‘Of it) C Other (describe below) 17. Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government? C Yes E] No 18. Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or had amy application for permit, license or renewal denied by this Commission? C Yes K No If ‘*Yes". attach as EXHIBIT No. __________, a statement giving call sign of license or permit revoked and relate circumstances. 19. Will applicant be owner and operator of station? K¥] Yes O No 20. Give name. title, and telephone number (include area code) of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application. Dr. Leverne K. Seversike, President, Iowa Satellite Co. (515)294—5760) 21. List below all exhibits in numerical sequence and the item number of form requiring the exhibit identified. EXHIBITS AND ITEM NO. OF FORM Exhibit hem Exhibit hem Exbibit Item Number No. of Form Number No. of Form Number No. of Form A2 4 D 9 C2 6 E 11 FCC Form 442 — Page 3 February 1990

s ' Tt C TT O C (iB) 22. CERTIFICATION ' ATTENTION: Read this certification carefully before signing this application. THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT: (a) Copies of the FCC Rules Parts 2 and 5 are on hand; and (b) Adequate financial appropriations have been made to carry on the program of experimentation which will be conducted by qualified personnel; and (c) All operations will be on an experimental basis in accordance with Part 5 and other appllcablc rules, and will be conducted in such a manner and at such a time as to precilude harmful interference to any authorized station; and (d) Grant of the authorization requested herein will not be construed as a finding on the part of the Commussion (1) that the frequencies and other technical parameters specified in the authorization are the best suited for the proposed program of ex— perimentation. and (2) that the applicant will be authorized to operate on any basis other than experimental, and (3) that the Commission is obligated by the results of the experimental program to make provision in its rules including its table of frequency allocations for applicant‘s type of operation on a regularly licensed basis. APPLICANT CERTIFIES FURTHER THAT: {(e}) All the statements in the application and attached exhibits are true, complete and correct to the best of the applicant‘s knowledge; and (f) The applicant is willing to finance and conduct the experimental program with full knowledge and understanding of the above limitations; and (g) The applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or ofthe electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the USA. Signed and dated this 12th day of November 1992 Name of Applicant ITowa Satellite Sompany, Inc. (correspond with name given on page 1} sy Dr. Leverne K. Seversike Lw /k,w (print) {signature) mlresident, Iowa Satellite Company Check Appropriate Classification: WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM C todividual Applicant ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND IMPRISONMENT. U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001. C Member of Applicant Partnership § Office of Applicant Corporation or Association { Authorized Employee NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980 Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended., and specifically by Section 308 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine eligibility for issuing authorizations in the use of the fre— quency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory responsibilities rendered the Commission by the Act. Information requested by this form will be available to the public unless otherwise requested pursuant to Section 0.459 of FCC Rules and Regulations. Your response is re— quired to obtain this authorization. THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, P.L. 93—579. DECEMBER 31. 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(3), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, P.L. 96—511, December 11, 1980. 44 U.S.C. 3507. FCC Form 442 — Page 4 February 1990

EXHIBIT—AZ2 COLUMN—4 &DETAILS COMM—1 D link T itter: Frequency Band: 1st choice 100——200 MHz 2nd choice 400——500 MHz Power : 2——5 Watts Maximum data rate: 50K bits/sec Modulation Technique: BPSK/FSK Necessary Bandwidth: 52 KHz Formula used to calculate bandwidth: Bn = 2M + 2DK —, M= B/2 K 1.0 H B 50K bps thon D 1 KHz

EXHIRIT—C2 COLUMN—6 SPECIFICATIONS Description of Satellite Antenna: The satellite antenna would consist of four to eight elements attached perpendicular to the satellite body, thus forming two symmetrical main beams of about 150 degrees, one facing the earth while the other facing opposite to earth. \/”6’0"

EXHIBIT—D COLUMN—9 PROJECT DESCRIPTION SATELLITE DESCRIPTION: This project aims at design/construction and launch of a small (less than 200 lbs) Low—Earth—Orbit satellite to provide a space—borne platform for conducting different space related experiments. OBJECTIVES: 1. Educational: To educate people of Iowa at all educationallevels about satellite design, launch and operation. 2. Public Awareness: To raise the public‘s awareness of the benefits of space utilization. 3. Space—related Research: To conduct various experiments in space environment. 4. Agricultural Studies: To provide agricultural industry of ITowa agricultural studies from space. 5. Experience: To develop an expertise in satellite design and development. ON—BOARD EXPERIMENTS: 1. Plant/sead growing in space environment. . Radiation detection in space. o C —1 O on 4s to NJ . Earth imaging from space. . Earth radio frequency measurement. . Remote weather/soil data collection. . Micrometeroid detection. . Robotic arm movement in space. . Solar cell deterioration in space environment. . Space batteries performance measurement. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENT: 1. Telemetry/Telecomand & Control Link This would be the main link between the satellite and ground station. It consists of one Transmitter/Receiver pair on—board satellite and a second pair located at the ground station. All the command control and telemetry data would be handled through this link 2. Remote Ground Transponders: Communication equipment required for "Remote weather/soil data collection experiment" consists of multiple "Ground Transponders" (about 100——200) spread all over the state which could relay some kind of local weather/soil data up to the satellite whenever the satellite passes over them. The satellite would in turn downlink data acquired from all the ground transponders to the ground station. An additional transmitter/receiver on—board satellite and a receiver at the ground station would be required to accompalish this task

EXHIBIT—E COLUMN—11 SCHEDULE TQ System Design Jun, 93 Equipment Selection Dec, 93 Equipment Procurement Dec, 93 System Construction Jun, 94 Integrated Testing May, 94 Prelaunch Integration Dec, 94 Launch Jun, 95 Operational Life Jun, 2000 (5 Yrs)

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Approved by OMB Washington, DC 20554 3060—0065 Expires 12/31/92 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 4 hours per response, including the time searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and compblenng and for reviewing instructions, reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estrnate or any other aspect of this collec— tion of information, including suggestions for reducing this burdem to Federal Communications Comrpnssuon, Office of Managing Director, Washington, DC 20554, and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0065), Washington, NOC 20503. APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION UNDER PART 5 OF FCC RULES — EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE (OTHER) THAN BROADCAST) A. Applicant‘s Name and Post Office address DO NOT WARITE IN THIS BLOCK (Give street, city, state, and ZIP Code. See Instruction No. 4) File No. ITowa Satellite Company, Inc. 806 7th Street, Suite S4 Boone, IA 50036 2.(a) Application for (check only one box) 2.(b) For Modification indicate below K) New Station C Modification of existing authorization File No.: Call Sign: 3. Application for modification indicate change in (check all that apply) C Frequency C Emission {Q Power D Location C Other particulars (Gescribe below or in attached Exhibit No. __________ ) 4. Particulars of Operation (See instructions below) Frequency (State NECESSARY Whether kHz or PowER . MODULATING BANDWIDTH MHz) EmISSION SIGNAL (kHz) (A) (B) (C) (D) (€) iF) (G) 00—500MHzE 3W_ 2 .« 5N Mean F2D 100 baud$g 300 Hz 100—200MHz (A) List each frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required, attach as Exhibit No. AE ). (B) Insert maximum R.F. output power at the transmitter terminals. Specify units. (C) Insert maximum effective radiated power from the antenna (If pulsed emission specify peak power). (D) Insert "MEAN® or "PEAK® (See definitions in Part 5). (E) List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2.201 FCC Rules.) (F) Insert as appropriate for the type of modulation: (1) the maximum speed of keying in bauds: (2) maximum audio modulating frequency; (3) frequency deviation of carrier; (4) pulse duration and repetition rate. For complex emissions, describe in detail in the space provided below. (G) Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determined in space provided below. Bn = 2M + 2DK FCC Form 442 — Page 1 February 1990

5(a). Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (Check only one box) (2 A ) © FIXEDBASE ) mosILe [ BASE & MOBILE see Exhibit B (b) If permanently located at a fixed location, give below (d) If mobile, describe the exact area of operation State County City or Town Number and street (or other indication of location) (c) Geographical coordinates exact to the nearest second (e) Geographical coordinates of the approximate center of proposed area of operation (mobile applications) North Latitude West Longitude North Latitude West Longitude 6. Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? & Yes U No If ‘"YES", give the following information: (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point fi_Deg * (b) Or.ienlat.ion in hori?.omal plane _______ see Exhibit 03 (c) Orientation in vertical plane 7. Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the United States Government? C Yes £] No If **Yes", attach as EXHIBIT No. ________, a narrative statement describing the government project, agency, and contact number. 8. Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed by stations under the jurisdiction of a foreign government? C Yes E) No If ‘"Yes", attach as EXHIBIT No. _________. the following information: (a) The contract number and the name of the foreign government concerned. 9. Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communication is not the objective of the research project). K Yes L2 No If ‘‘Yes", attach as EXHIBIT No. ___D___., a narrative statement providing the following information: (a) A description of the nature of the research project being conducted. (b) A showing that the communications facilities requested are necessary for the research project involved. (c) A showing that existing communications facilities are inadequate. 10. If all the answers to Items 7, 8, and 9, are *"No‘", attach as EXHIBIT No. _______, a narrative statement describing in detail the following: (a) The complete program of research and experimentation proposed including description of equipment and theory of operation. (b) The specific objectives sought to be accomplished. (c) How the program of experimentation has a reasonable promise of contribution to the development, extension, expansion, or utilization of the radio art, or is along line not already investigated. 11. (a) Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposed in this application. (b) If less than 2 years, give the length of time in months that the authorization requested in this application will be required. gee Exhibit 12. Would a Commission grant of this application come within Section 1.1307 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a significant environmental impact? D Yes F No If you answer yes, submit an Environmental Assessment required by Section 1.1311. FCC Form 442 — Page 2 February 19980

~ 13. List‘below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state): (2A ) ‘MANUFACTURER TYPE NO. OF UNITS (Not selected yet) 14. Is the equipment listed in Item 13 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 5.152? C Yes D No 15. 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? ) Yes K No If ‘*Yes", give the following (See Instruction 9): (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna is __________ meters. (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level is __________ meters. , (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area is 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 and thereby minimize the aeronautical hazard of the antenna. (e) Submit as EXHIBIT No. __________, a vertical profile sketch of total structure including supporting building, if any, giving heights in meters above ground for all significant features. Clearly indicate existing portion, noting particulars of aviation obstruction lighting already available. 16. Applicant is (check only one box) C Individual CJ] Association [ Partnership E) Corporation {non—profit) C] Other (describe below) 17. Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government? C ¥es No 18. Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or had any application for permit, license or renewsal denied by this Commission? x Y ton C Y¥es No If ‘"Yes", attach as EXHIBIT No. _________. a statement giving call sign of license or permit revoked and relate circumstances. 19. Will applicant be owner and operator of station? C Yes O No 20. Give name, title, and telephone number (include area code) of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application. Dr. Leverne K. Seversike, President, ILowa Satellite Co. (515})294—5760 21. List below all exhibits in numerical sequence and the item number of form requiring the exhibit identified. EXHIBITS AND ITEM NO. OF FORM Exhibit hem Exhibit hem Exhibit Item Number No. of Form Number No. of Form Number No. of Form A3 4 D 9 B 5 E 11 C3 6 FCC Form 442 — Page 3 February 1990

\_ 2o e w P en s . (2A) # > 4 © 22. CERTIFICATION ATTENTION: Read this certification carefully before signing this application. THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT: (a) Copies of the FCC Rules Parts 2 and 5 are on hand; and (b) Adequate financial appropriations have been made to carry on the program of experimentatiom which will be conducted by qualified personnel; and (c) All operations will be on an experimental basis in accordance with Part 5 and other applicable rules, and will be conducted in such a manner and at such a time as to preclude harmful interference to any authorized station; and (d) Grant of the authorization requested herein will not be construed as a finding on the part of the Commission (1) that the frequencies and other technical parameters specified in the authorization are the best suited for the proposed program of ex— perimentation, and (2) that the applicant will be authorized to operate on any basis other than experimental, and (3) that the Commission is obligated by the results of the experimental program to make provision in its rules including its table of frequency allocations for applicant‘s type of operation on a regularly licensed basis. APPLICANT CERTIFIES FURTHER THAT: (e) All the statements in the application and attached exhibits are true, complete and correct to the best of the applicant‘s knowledge; and (f) The applicant is willing to finance and conduct the experimental program with full knowledge and understanding of the above limitations; and (g) The applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the USA. 1 1 ~t I Signed and dated this budeadidials day of lovems>eyr 19922 Name of Applicant lLowa Satellite Sompany, Inc. {correspond with name given on page 1) m By Jr. Leverne K. Seversike A%kw (print) {signature) tePresident, Iowa Satellite Company Check Appropriate Classification: WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM C Individual Applicant ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND IMPRISONMENT. U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001. C Member of Applicant Partnership Bd Office of Applicant Corporation or Association C Authorized Employee NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980 Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. and specifically by Section 308 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine eligibility for issuing authorizations in the use of the fre— quency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory responsibilities rendered the Commission by the Act. Information requested by this form will be available to the public unless otherwise requested pursuant to Section 0.459 of FCC Rules and Regulations. Your response is re— quired to obtain this authorization. THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, P.L. 93—579. DECEMBER 31. 1974, 5 U.S.C. S52a(e)(3), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, P.L. 96—511, December 11, 1980. 44 U.S.C. 3507. FCC Form 442 — Page 4 February 1990

EXHIBIT—A3 _CQOLUMN—4 &DETAILS Transponder Uplink: Frequency Band: is t choice 400——500 MHz 2nd choice 100——200 MHz Power : 2——3 Watts Maximum data rate: 100 bits/sec (per ground transponder) Maximum number of ground transponders: 200 Multiple Access Technique: Frequency Division Multiple Access Modulation Technique: BPSK/FSK Necessary Bandwidth: 80 KHz Formula used to calculate bandwidth: Bn = 2M + 2DK , M= B/2 K = 1.0 B = 100 bps D = 100 Hz Bn = 100 + 200 = 300 Hz Inter channel spacing = 100 Hz Total necessary bandwidth = (300+100)200 = 80 KHz

EXHIBIT—B _COLUMN—5 TRANSMITTERANTEN A Ground Transponders: There would be a total of 200 (including future expansion) ground transponders spread all over the state. A ground transponder once installed at a particular location would remain fixed untill it is relocated for some experimental purposes.

EXHIBIT—C3 COLUMN—6 _ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS Ground Transponder Antenna: The ground transponder antenna would be pointing vertically upwards width of with a horizontal beam width of 360 degrees and a vertical beam about 120 degrees. 126 °_ Uedtical Antorva Bcom Ailtzn

EXHIBIT—D COLUMN—$ PROJECT DESCRIPTION SATELLITE DESCRIPTION: This project aims at design/construction and launch of a small(less than 200 lbs) Low—Earth—Orbit satellite to provide a space—borne platform for conducting different space related experiments. OBJECTIVES: 1. Educational: To educate people of Iowa at all educational levels about satellite design, launch and operation. 2. Public Awareness: To raise the public‘s awareness of the benefits of space utillzation. 3. Space—related Research: To conduct various experiments in space environment. 4. Agricultural Studies: To provide agricultural industry of ITowa agricultural studies from space. 5. Experience: To develop an expertise in satellite design and development. ON—BOARD EXPERIMENTS: . Plant/sead growing in space environment. c C —1] O on > t J i . Radiation detection in space. . Earth imaging from space. . Earth radio frequency measurement. . Remote weather/soil data collection. . Micrometeroid detection. . Robotic arm movement in space. . Solar cell deterioration in space environment. . Space batteries performance measurement. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENT: 1. Telemetry/Telecomand & Control Link This would be the main link between the satellite and ground station. It consists of one Transmitter/Receiver pair on—board satellite and a second pair located at the ground station. All the command control and telemetry data would be handled through this link 2. Remote Ground Transponders: Communication equipment required for "Remote weather/soil data collection experiment" consists of multiple "Ground Transponders" (about 100——200) spread all over the state which could relay some kind of local weather/soil data up to the satellite whenever the satellite passes over them. The satellite would in turn downlink data acquired from all the ground transponders to the ground station. An additional transmitter/receiver on—board satellite and a receiver at the ground station would be required to accompalish this task.

EXHIBIT—E COLUMN—11 SCHEDULE TO System Design Jun, 93 Equipment Selection Dec, 93 Equipment Procurement Dec, 93 System Construction Jun, 94 Integrated Testing May, 94 Prelaunch Integration Dec, 94 Launch Jun, 95 Operational Life Jun, 2000 (5 Yrs)

* 1 — | 200 (ZB) FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Approved by CMB Washington, DC 20554 3060—0065 Expires 12/31/92 including the time Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estmated to average 4 hours per response, instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and comp‘lenng and for reviewing reviewing the collection of information, Send comments regarding this burdenm estimate or any other aspect of this collec— information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Federal Comnumcauons_ Commlss»on, Office of tion of Managing Director, Washington, NOC 20554, and to the Office of Infornation and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0065), Washington, DC 20503. APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION UNDER PART 5 OF FCC RULES — EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE (OTHER) THAN BROADCAST) A. Applicant‘s Name and Post Office address DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK (Give street, city, state, and ZIP Code. See Instruction No. 4) File No. ITowa Satellite Company, Inc. 806 7th Street, Suite S4 Boone, IA 50036 2.(a) Application for (check only one box) 2.(b) For Modification indicate below K) New Station [J Modification of existing authorization File No.: Call Sign: 3. Application for modification indicate change in (check all that apply) C Frequency eq C] Emission C Power J Location C Other particulars (describe befow or in attached Exhibit No. _________ ) 4. Particulars of Operation (See instructions below) Frequency (State POWER NECESSARY Whether kHz or , MQODULATING BANDWIDTH MHz) EMmISSION SIGNAL (kHz) (A) (B) (C) (Di (E) (F) (G) 100—200MHz® ___ SW 4W NMean F2D 60K bauds! 62 KHz 4£00—500MHa (A) List each frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required, attach as Exhibit No. AL" ). (B) Insert maximum R—F. output power at the transmitter terminals. Specify units. (C) Insert maximum effective radiated power from the antenna (If pulsed emission specify peak power). (D) Insert "MEAN® or "PEAK®" (See definitions in Part 5). (E) List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2.201 FCC Rules.) (F) Insert as appropriate for the type of modulation: (1) the maximum speed of keying in bauds; (2) maximum audio modulating frequency; (3) frequency deviation of carrier; (4) pulse duration and repetition rate. For complex emissions, describe in detail in the space provided below. (G) Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determined in space provided below. Bn = 2M + 2DK FCC Form 442 — Page 1 February 1990

5'(3). Propoged location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (Check only one box) ( 2B ) D FIXED/BASE MOBILE . C BASE & MOBILE On—board Satellite (b) Ifpermanently located at a fixed location. give below (d) If mobile, describe the exact area of operation State County City or Town Number and street (or other indication of location) (c) Geographical coordinates exact to the nearest second (e) Geographical coordinates of the approximate center of proposed area of operation (mobile applications) North Latitude West Longitude North Latitude West Longitude o + m o r » a » # a * a 6. Is a directional antenna fother than radar) used? & Yes O No If "*YES", give the following information: (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point _1 50 DeZ . (b) Or?enxal'ion fn hori.zomal plane _______ see Exh ibit C4 (c) Orientation in vertical plane __________ 7. Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the United States Government? O ¥Yes E& No If ‘*Yes", attach as EXHIBIT No. _________, a narrative statement describing the government project, agency, and contact number. 8. Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed by stations under the jurisdiction of a foreign government? D Yes l No If ‘*Yes", attach as EXHIBIT No. ________, the following information: (a) The contract number and the name of the foreign government concerned. 9. Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communication is not the objective of the research project). K Yes L No If **Yes"‘, attach as EXHIBIT No. _._.12_____ a narrative statement providing the following information: (a) A description of the nature of the research project being conducted. (b) A showing that the communications facilities requested are necessary for the research project involved. (c) A showing that existing communications facilities are inadequate. 10. If all the answers to Items 7, 8, and 9, are **No‘‘, attach as EXHIBIT No. ________, a narrative statement describing in detail the following: (a) The complete program of research and experimentation proposed including description of equipment and theory of operation. (b) The specific objectives sought to be accomplished. (c) How the program of experimentation has a reasonable promise of contribution to the development, extension, expansion, or utilization of the radio art, or is along line not already investigated. 11. (a) Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposed in this application. (b) If less than 2 years, give the length of time in months that the authorization requested in this application will be required. Exhibit E 12. Would a Commission grant of this application come within Section 1.1307 of the FCC Rules, such that i may have a significant environmental impact? P C] ¥es & No If you answer yes, submit an Environmental Assessment required by Section 1.1311. FCC Form 442 — Page 2 February 1990

~ 13. List‘below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state): ( 2B ) MANUFACTURER TYPE NO. OF UNITS (Not selected yet) 14. Is the equipment listed in Item 13 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 5.152? O Yes L No 15. 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? {] Y¥es K No If **Yes", give the following (See Instruction 9): (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna is _________ meters. (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level is __________ meters. (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area is 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 and thereby minimize the aeronautical hazard of the antenna. (e) Submit as EXHIBIT No. _________, a vertical profile sketch of total structure including supporting building, if any, giving heights in meters above ground for all significant features. Clearly indicate existing portion, noting particulars of aviation obstruction lighting already available. 16. Applicant is (check only one box) C Individual C Association C Partnership Corporation (non—profit) C Other (describe below) 17. Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government? Q Yes No 18. Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or had any application for permit, license or renewal denied by this Commission? * C Y¥es No If "*Yes"*, attach as EXHIBIT No. _________. a statement giving call sign of license or permit revoked and relate circumstances. 19. Will applicant be owner and operator of station? £] Yes C No 20. Give name, title, and telephone number (include area code) of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application. Dr. Leverne K. Seversike, President, Iowa Satellite Co. (§15)294—5760 21. List below all exhibits in numerical sequence and the item number of form requiring the exhibit identified. EXHIBITS AND ITEM NO. OF FORM Exhibit Ihtem Exhibit ltem Exbibit Item Number No. of Form Number No. of Form Number No. of Form Alt 4 D 2 C4 6 E 11 FCC Form 442 ~ Page 3 February 1990

kn sn e n p e en oA m ut t — + s Lial 4 — . | ~— | (2B) 22. CERTMIFICATION ATTENTION: Read this certification carefully before signing this application. THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT: (a) Copies of the FCC Rules Parts 2 and 5 are on hand: and (b) Adequate financial appropriations have been made to carry on the program of experimentation which will be conducted by qualified personnel; and (c) All operations will be on an experimental basis in accordance with Part 5 and other applicable rules, and will be conducted in such a manner and at such a time as to preclude harmful interference to any authorized station: and (d) Grant of the authorization requested herein will not be construed as a finding on the part of the Commission (1) that the frequencies and other technical parameters specified in the authorization are the best suited for the proposed program of ex— perimentation. and (2) that the applicant will be authorized to operate on any basis other than experimental, and (3) that the Commission is obligated by the results of the experimental program to make provision in its rules including its table of frequency allocations for applicant‘s type of operation on a regularly licensed basis. APPLICANT CERTIFIES FURTHER THAT: (e) All the statements in the application and attached exhibits are true. complete and correct to the best of the appiicant‘s knowledge; and (f) The applicant is willing to finance and conduct the experimentai program with full knowledge and understanding of the above limitations; and (g) The applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the USA. aj ‘tm: 1 aA Signed and dated this 12th day of iiOVvVemSe~r 1922 Name of Applicant Towa Satellite Somoany, Inc.. (correspond with name given on page 1} & By Dr. Leverne K. Seversike '!(euu A [Ff’g;levu-4é? (print) {signature}) mgePresident, Iowa Satellite Company Check Appropriate Classification: WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM Q individual Applicant ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND IMPRISONMENT. U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001. C Member of Applicant Partnership ) Office of Applicant Corporation or Association C Authorized Employee NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980 Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. and specifically by Section 308 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine eligibility for issuing authorizations in the use of the fre— quency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory responsibilities rendered the Commission by the Act. Information requested by this form will be available to the public unless otherwise requested pursuant to Section 0.459 of FCC Rules and Regulations. Your response is re— quired to obtain this authorization. THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, P.L. 93—579, DECEMBER 31. 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(3). and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, P.L. 96—511. December 11. 1980. 44 U.S.C. 3507. FCC Form 442 — Page 4 February 1990

EXHIBIT—A4 COLUMN—4 &DETAILS COMM—2 Downlink Transmitter: Frequency Band: ist choice 100——200 MHz 2nd choice 400——500 MHz Power: 2——5 Watts Maximum data rate: 60K bits/sec Modulation Technique: BPSK/FSK Necessary Bandwidth: 62 KHz Formula used to calculate bandwidth: Bn = 2M + 2DK , M= B/2 K = 1.0 B = 60K bps D = 1 KHz2

EXHIBIT—C4 COLUMN—6 _ANTENNA SPECIFICATIQONS Description of Satellite Antenna: The satellite antenna would consistof four to eight elements attached perpendicular to the satellite body, thus forming two symmetrical main beams of about 150 degrees, one facing the earth while the other facing opposite to earth. \(@o\/ { 1 { iz 1 i t bisech

EXEIBIT—D COLUMN—9 PROJECT DESCRIFPTIGN OWA SATELI ROJEC 3 DESCRIPTION: for conducting different space related experiments. QOBJECTIVES: 1. Educational: To educate people of Iowa at all educational levels about satellite design, launch and operation. 2. Public Awareness: To raise the public‘s awareness of the benefits of space utilization. 3. Space—related Research To conduct various experiments in space environment. 4. Agricultural Studies: To provide agricultural industry of ITowa agricultural studies from space. 5. Experience: To develop an expertise in satellite design and development. ON—BOARD EXPERIMENTS: . Plant/sead growing in space environment. * . Radiation detection in space. to C —1 9 on ds to t3 . Earth imaging from space. . Earth radio frequency measurement. . Remote weather/soil data collection. . Micrometeroid detsction. . Robotic arm movement in space. . Solar cell deterioration in space environment. . Space battseries performance measurement. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENT: 1. Telemetry/Telecomand & Control Link This would be the main link between the satellite and ground station. It consists of one Transmitter/Receiver pair on—board satellitse and a second pair located at the ground station. All the command control and telemetry data would be handled through this link 2. Remote Ground Transponders: Communication equipment required for "Remote weather/soil data collection experiment" consists of multiple "Ground Transponders" (about 100——200) spread all over the state which could relay some kind of local weather/soil data up to the satellite whenever the satellite passes over them. The satellite would in turn downlink data acquired from all the ground transponders to the ground station. An additional transmitter/receiver on—board satellite and a receiver at the ground station would be required to accompalish this task.

EXHIBIT—E COLUMN—11 SCHEDULE TQ System Design Jun, 93 Equipment Selection Dec,93 Equipment Procurement Dec,93 System Construction Jun, 94 Integrated Testing May, 94 Prelaunch Integration Dec, 94 Launch Jun, 95 Operational Life Jun, 2000 (5 Yrs)

A Crossed Yagi directional antenna would be utilized at the ground station for transmission/reception of signals to & from the satellie. The antenna would have a beam width of about 60 degrees but it will have tracking capability of scaning a sector of about 150 degrees (15 degrees above horizon on either side). Antenmna Voilical beam faftorm Hence the antenna has a tracking capability of complete 3680 degreses in horizontal plane and 1850 degrees in vertical plane.

EXHIBIT—D COLUMN—9 PROJECT DESCRIPTION SATELLITE DESCRIPTION: This project aims at design/construction and launch of a small(less than 200 lbs) Low—Earth—Orbit satellite to provide a space—borne platform for conducting different space related experiments. OBJECTIVES: 1. Educational: To educate people of Ilowa at all educationallevels about satellite design, launch and operation. 2. Public Awareness: To raise the public‘s awareness of the benefits of space utilization. 3. Space—related Research: To conduct various experiments in space environment. 4. Agricultural Studies: To provide agricultural industry of TITowa agricultural studies from space. 5. Experience: To develop an expertise in satellite design and development. ON—BOARD EXPERIMENTS: Plant/sead growing in space environment. to C 1 O on ds to iJ ++ Radiation detection in space. . Earth imaging from space. Earth radio frequency measurement. . Remote weather/soil data collection. . Micrometeroid detection. . Robotic arm movement in space. . Solar cell deterioration in space environment. . Space batteries performance measurement. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENT: 1. Telemetry/Telecomand & Control Link This would be the main link between the satellite and ground station. It consists of one Transmitter/Receiver pair on—board satellite and a second pair located at the ground station. All the command control and telemetry data would be handled through this link 2. Remots Ground Transponders: Communication equipment required for "Remote weather/soil data collection experiment" consists of multiple "Ground Transponders" {about 100——200) spread all over the state which could relay some kind of local weather/soil data up to the satellite whenever the satellite passes over them. The satellite would in turn downlink data acquired from all the ground transponders to the ground station. An additional transmitter/receiver on—board satellite and a receiver at the ground station would be required to accompalish this task.

EXHIBIT—E COLUMN—11 SCHEDULE TQ System Design Jun, 93 Equipment Selection Dec,93 Equipment Procurement Dec, 93 System Construction Jun, 94 Integrated Testing May, 94 Prelaunch Integration Dec,94 Launch Jun, 95 Operational Life Jun, 2000 (5 Yrs)


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