Form 442

5958-EX-PL-1998 Text Documents

ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION

2003-01-23ELS_59881

~EDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPROVED BY OMB vuashington, DC 20554 3060—00865 Expires 9/30/988 APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION UNDER PART 5 OF FCC RULES — EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERYVICE (OTHER THAN BROADCAST) l. Applicant‘s Name and Post Office address DC NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK (Street address, city, state, and ZIP Code. See instruction File No. No. 4) . ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION 5956—E 7 L fil — ‘ X / 18 21700 Atlantic Boulevard 5{ i). Application for % only one box) 2(b). For Modifilcation indicate below: g New station Modification of existing authorization Flle No.: 5739. EX—ML—97 Call Sign: wA2 XQO 2. Application for Modification: Check the box beside all particulars to be modified. Check either addition or re— ° placement to indicate whether the change is an addition or a replacement of parameters in the current authorization. L]ireauencey — EK emission — U rower — C Locartion — [_] addition or [|]} replacement? ) addition or [(] replacement? [] addition or [] replacement? [] addition or [(] replacement? [L] OTHER PARTICULARS — addition or replacement? (Describe below or in attached EXHIBIT No. Z.TParticulars of tion instruction below) frequency (state MCDULAT ING NECESSARY BANDWIDTH whether kHz or MHz) WER EMISSION powE SICNAL (KH2) (A) B) (C) (©) (F) (G) \y 18. 800. 19, 300| MHz OW 28dBW pS 10,000 (Downlink) W 38 ,1dBW S 50 [‘ 26,600—395,100] e in 34dBW 1 OMOMOCID a pS 10, 000 14 _ I 17, 960 nBz ®. 5dBW 100 (Aa) List each frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required, attach as EXHIBIT No. (E) Insert maximum RF. output power at the transmitter terminals. Specify units (C) Insert maximum effective radiated power from the antenna (If pulsed emission, speclf‘y peak power). Specify units. 1) —Insert "MEAN®" or "PEAK" (See definitions in Part 5) ) List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2201 of FCC Rules.) ) Insert as appropriate for the type of modulation: (1) the maximum speed of keying in bauds; (2) maximum audio modulating frequenrcy; (8) frequency deviation of carrier; (4) puise duration and repetition rate. For complex emissions, describe in detail in the space provided below. (2:) Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determined in space provided below. FCC Form 442 — Page 2 March 19896 Bandwidth determined to compiv with power flux density limit of 105.5 dBW/m2 /MHz .

3 u). Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (check only one box to indicate type of operation): D FIXED/BASE D MOBILE [x] BASE AND MOBILE lijja). If permanently located at a FIXED location, give below: Bc). If mobile, describe the exact area of 3p Stite VA County Loudoun i or Town Sterling City . operation —— LEO—Low Earth Orbit Mumber and street (or other indication of location) (see original filing) 21700 Atlantic Boulevard 3!9)(1). Enter geographical coordiantes exact to the nearest second (ses instruction 10) @(Enter geographical coordinates of the approximate center of mobile operation (see instruction 10.) :;'[h Latitude (DD—MM—SS) West Longitude (DD—MM—SS) North Latitude West Longitude 39° 00 56— 779 25 42 ° | [ ° ‘ 5@4). Datum (see instruction 10) .................. J napas D nxapss 2. Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? yE3 J xo Ift "YES", give the following information: (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point (b) Orientation in horizontal plane (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? D vYES m NO If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ______________. & narrative statement describing the government project, agency and contact number. — €, Is this authorization to be used for the exclus!ve purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed by stations under the Jurisdiction of a foreign government? [J] vEs k) no If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _____________ _ the following informatlon: Provide the contract number and the name of the foreign government concerned. ¢. Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essentilal to a research project? (The radio communi— cation is not the objective of the research project}. 1 [X vyes [] xo If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ___._________. a narrative statement provding the following information: (a) A description of the nature of the research project being conducted. (b) A showing that the communications facilitles requested are necessary for the research project involved. (c) A showing that existing communications facilities are inadequate. 1}. If all the answers to Items 7, 8, and 9, are "NO"%, attach as EXHIBIT No. ______________. & 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. lita). Give an estimate of the 1§n§'te}ggfé 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: li Would a Comnmission grant of this application come within Section 11807 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a significant environmental impact (see instruction 11):9 D yEBS l3 NO If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. __________________ an Environmental Assessment as required by Sectlion LIGlL 15 List below transmitting equipment to be installed (If experimental, so state): MANUFACTURER MODEL NUMBER NO. OF UNITS ORBITAL (space station) SS51400 _ 1 ORBITAL (earth station) ESUHFOL FCC Form 442 — Page 3 March 1996

«. Is the equipment listed in Item 18 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 51527 D YES E NO d Will the antenna extend more than 86 meters above the ground, or If mounted on an existing buillding, will it exten more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?q . [:l v¥ES m 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 alrcraft landing area is kilometers. (d) List any natural formations of existing man—made structures (hllls, trees, water tanks, towers, etc) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from alreraft 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 hneights in meters above ground for all significant features, Clearly indlcate existing portion, noting particulars of aviation obstruction lighting already available. 1%. Applicant is; (Check oniy one box? J imomvipuaL [( association [] PaARTNERSHIP KX CoRPORATION [D] OTHER (gescribe in space provided below) 17. Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government? D YES r_fl NO 15 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? D yES [-_x] No If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ______________ a statement giving call sign of license or permit _ revoked and relate circumstances. Will applicant be owner and operator of the station? @ YES [:] NO a—a f1) a 4 10 h a Cive name, title, and telephone number (include area code), and Internet e—mail address (If applicable) of person s ® who can bestfiandle Inquiries pertaining to this application. 10pp¥ grPo uber, Groynd Station Manager/Small Satellite Division, 703/406—5726 | 2/1—4ASA e An 41198 huber .ronf@orbital . com 41. APPLIcANT anfi—orus asuse certricAtidh: [/"? [ 177 7 By checking "YES", the individual applicant certifiles that he or she is eligible for this license. This requires that he or she is not subject to a denilal of federal benefits, iIncluding FCC beneflits, as a result of a drug offense conviction pursu@ant to Section 5801 of the Anti— Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 US.C. 862. A non— individual applicant, eg. corporation, partnership or other unincorporated association, certifies that no party to the application is subject to a denial of federal benefits, pursuant to that section. For definition of a "party" for these purposes, see 47 CFR 12002(b). § ves DN xo ‘i*2 List below all exhibits in numerical sequence and the item number of form requiring the exhibit identified. EXHIB!T NUMBER ITEM NO. OFf FORM EXHIB!T NUMBER 1TEM NC. OF FORM EXHIB1T NUMBER 1TEM NO. OF FORM FCC Form 442 — Page 4 March 1996

2; CERTIFICATION: Attention: Read this tcertification carefully before signing this application. THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT: (a) Coples of FCC Rule 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 frequenclies and other technical parameters specifiied in the authorization are the best suited for the proposed program of experimentation, and (2) that the applicant will be authorized to operate on any basis other than experimental, and (8) 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 (£) 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 partloular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the USA. Signed and dated this% _day of January . 19 98 Name of Applicant ORBITAL Sciences Corporation ({must correspond with narg given on page 1} sy Thomas Dawson (print? ‘ (signatvure? titie PATSAT Ground Statfon Manager, Small Satellite Div , Space Systems Group Check appropriate classification: D Individual applicant D Member of applicant partnership Authorized employee [:l Office of applicant corporation or association NILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title ‘li3 Section 100 1), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Titie 47, iisction 312laXl1}, AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503). 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 1984, as amended, and specified y Sectlon 308 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine e jgibility for issulng authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to efffect the provisions of regulatory jiisponsibilities rendered by the Commission by the Act. Information requested by this form will be available to the pyiblic unless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0459 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Your response is required io obtain this authorization. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average four (4) hours per response, including the time ‘or reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and review— ng the callection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of iaformation, including suggestions for reducing the burden to the Federal Communications Commission, Records Management lB—anch, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0065), Washington, DC 20554. DO NOT send completed applications to this auddress. Individuals are not required to respond to this colléction unless it displays a currenty valid OMB control number. "‘"HE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, PL 98—579, DECEMBER 81. 1974, 6 US.C. $B2Za(e)(8), AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, P.L 96—5i1, DECEMBER 11, 1980, 44 US.C. SE07. FCC Form 442 — Page 5 March 1996


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