Johns Hopkins University - Applied Physics Laboratory

0135-EX-ST-2019

Status: Pending

N/A
2019-02-04

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Johns Hopkins University - Applied Physics Laboratory

Address

Attention:	Bob Jensen
Street Address:	11100 Johns Hopkins Road
P.O. Box:
City:	Laurel
State:	MD
Zip Code:	20723
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: Jensen
First Name: Robert
Title: Systems Engineer
Phone Number: 240-228-4549

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
A STA is required to support a short duration S-band RF transmission experiment. We envision a 1-hour of RF radiation time. This will be a one way communication to evaluate numerical algorithms with a CW wave form. The signal will be received by an aircraft with a commercial receiver on board and fly radial patterns from APL at altitude from 10ft agl to 30Kft agl in 5kft increments. This test is to verify our new waveform performance and a live test is required.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

To support a short duration RF transmission experiment. To support a short duration RF transmission experiment. The objective of this development is to produce a telemetry transmitter waveform that will be more robust in challenging RF environments. Testing will be conducted using an airborne receiver under varying RF constraints. Bench testing has been concluded and flight testing is now required for validation.

Information

Callsign:	WN9XWA
Class of Station:	FX
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	03/01/2019
Operation End Date:	07/31/2019

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:
Sandia National Lab	ASTRA	1	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):	Glen A. Long
Title of Applicant (if any):	Section Supervisor
Date:	2019-02-04 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Laurel	Maryland	North 39 9 35	West 76 53 58		1.00

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: 20.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane: 315.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane: 20.00
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	2245.00000000-2288.00000000 MHz	FX	10.000000 W 316.000000 W	P	100.00000000 %	5M00M0D	SOQPSK

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