MIT Lincoln Laboratory

0046-EX-ST-2015

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WI9XEY
2015-06-10

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
E-Mail generated [Jan 29 2015]	Correspondence	2015-01-29
E-Mail generated [Jan 30 2015]	Correspondence	2015-01-30
E-Mail generated [Jan 30 2015]	Correspondence	2015-01-30
Incoming generated [Jan 29 2015]	Correspondence	2015-01-29
Incoming generated [Feb 3 2015]	Correspondence	2015-02-03
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jun 11 2015]	Correspondence	2015-06-11
EzUHF antenna	Images	2015-01-15
video antenna	Images	2015-01-15

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Address

Attention:	Joseph Fischetti
Street Address:	244 Wood Street
P.O. Box:
City:	Lexington
State:	MA
Zip Code:	02420
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: Brick
First Name: Todd
Title: Embedded Systems Engineer
Phone Number: (781) 981-9403

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We are conducting experimental radio-controlled aircraft testing at MIT Lincoln Laboratory for the US Government sponsor. We desire to use a first-person video transmitters and radio control transmitters in the 1.2/1.3 GHz and 420-450 MHz bands, respectively. Due to the compressed development and testing timeframe desired by the sponsor, authorization is requested to begin testing as soon as possible, with 02/01/2015 as a target date.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

To test and develop unmanned aerial vehicles. The purpose of the operation is to develop unmanned aerial vehicles for a sponsor-directed program. Radio control, first-person-video, and telemetry transmitters are required on each aircraft. Commercial off-the-shelf (FCC approved) units are to be employed to the maximum extent possible, but due to the number and types of transmitters needed, additional frequencies are requested to support transmitters to alleviate interference. The transmitters in the requested bands are COTS, but require an FCC or amateur license to operate. Antenna AGL 100 meters.

Information

Callsign:	WI9XEY
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	06/15/2015
Operation End Date:	12/15/2015

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:
ImmersionRC	EzUHF Jr	2	No
Hobby Wireless	TXV1012-Plus	2	No
n/a	n/a	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):	Todd A. Brick
Title of Applicant (if any):	Embedded Systems Engineer
Date:	2015-01-15 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Westford	Massachusetts	North 42 36 34	West 71 29 39	2 km radius around location inside overall radius	25.00

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: the actual operating areas are specific locations withing the area specified that are clearings within heavily wooded areas and would provide shielding and attenuation beyond local operating areas (< 2 km radius)

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator
New	430.00000000-440.00000000 MHz	MO	500.000000 mW 1.000000 W	P	0.00100000 %	25K0G1D

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Westford	Massachusetts	North 42 36 34	West 71 29 39	2 km radius around location inside overall radius	25.00

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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 100.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 85.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 20.00
(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: the actual operating areas are specific locations withing the area specified that are clearings within heavily wooded areas and would provide shielding and attenuation beyond local operating areas (< 2 km radius)

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	430.00000000-440.00000000 MHz	MO	500.000000 mW 1.000000 W	P	0.00100000 %	25K0G1D

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