Form 442

6296-EX-ML-1998 Text Documents

ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION

1999-12-07ELS_26036

°EDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPROvED 8y oms ‘wwashington, DC 20554 3080—0085 Expires 9/30/98 APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION UNDER PART 6 OF FCC RULES — EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERYICE (OTHER THAN BROADCAST) [ Applicants Name and Post Office address Do NOTWRITE iN THIs BLOCK (Street address, city, state, and ZIP Code. See instruction File No. No. 4) Orbital Sciences Corporation éZ%{’EXNMLV} 77?) 21700 Atlantic Boulevard Dulles, VA 20166 5{ 1). Application for (check only one box) Xb). For Modiflcation indicate below: } )[g —_] New station Modification It of exi existing irati authorization Pile No: B+0 S—3317—EX—98 — Call Sign:[//A &::. Application for Modification: Check the box beside all particulars to be modifiled. C_iheck elther addition or re— placement to indicate whether the change is an addition Ersplacemem of parameters in the current authorization. E] "REQUENCY — DEMISSION «= POWER — DLOCATION — |_] addition or [|] replcement? [ agdition or [D] replacement? [] addition or [(] reptacement? [J addition or [ replcement? R]I omER PARTICULARS — addition or replacement? (Describe below or in attached EXHIBIT No. ) T&C Operation with second satellite MUBLCOM/T2, in addition to T&C with existing satellite BATSAT/TI1. below * j frequency {state NECES%BMWID’IH whether kHz or MiHz) EMISSION %{m tA) (A) 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 unilts (C) Insert maximum effective radjated power from the antenna (If pulsed emission, specify peak power). Specify units. (D)) —Insert "MEAN® or "PEAK" (See definitions in Part 5). (E) List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2201 of FCC Rules) (F) Insert as appropriate for the type of modulation: ( the maximum speed of keying in bauds (2) maximum audio modulating frequency; (8) frequency deviation of carrier; (4) pulse duration and repaetition rate. For complex emissions, describe in detail in the space provided below. (©) Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determined in space provided below. °ocm 4aivn"Cogs

15 tJ. Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (check only one box to iIndicate type of operation): E FIXED/BASE D MOBILE D BASE AND MOBILE i:;lb). If permanently located at a FIXED location, give below: ¥c). If moblia describe the exact area of State County City or Town operation VA Loudoun Dulles N/A l-\‘umber and street (or other indication of location) 21700 Atlantic Boulevard: 333)(1). Enter geographical coordiantes exact to the nearest second (see instruction 10) BcXIEnter geographical coordinates of the approximate center of mobile operation (see instruction 10) vath Latitude CD—MM—SS) West Longitude DD—MM~S3S) North Latitude West Longitude 39° 00 56 — 77 ° 25 42 ° ° ‘ 513). Datum (see instruction 1O) .............. .... 0O naosaz K nvaps 2. Is a directional antenna (other than radar) Uused? E] ves 1 xo If "YES", glve the following information: (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point 10° x 25° Double—sided (EL x AZ) (b) Orientation in horizontal plane. RHCP (c) Orientation in vertical plane RHCP 7. Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the Unlted States Government? E v¥ES D NO If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. 1 a narrative statement describing the government project, agency and contact number. > €, 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? OJ vss K xo If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _____________ the following information: Provide the contract number and the name of the foreign government concerned. . Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communi— cation is not the objective of the research project). k vss 0 xo If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. 1 a narrative statement provding the following information: (a) A description of the nature of the research project beirig conducted. (b) A showing that the communications facilities requested are necessary for the research project involved. (0) 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. _____________, a narrative statement describing in detail the following: (a) The complete program of research and experimentation proposed including deseription 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 utllization of the radio art, or is along line not already Iinvestigated. lllaJ Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation propose in this application: 2 Years (b) If less than 2 years, give the length of time in months that the authorization requested in this application will be required: 12. Would a Commission grant of this application come within Section 11807 of the FCC Rules such that it may have : significant environmental impact (see instruction 11)? D yEs m No If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. an Environmental Assessment as required by Section LIGIL 12. List below transmitting equipment to be installed (If experimental, so state): MANUFACTURER MODEL NUMBER NO. OF UNITS Orbital Sciences Corporation Experimental 1 FCC Form 442 — Page 3 March 1996

is the equipment listed in Item 18 capable of station identification pursuant to Section sis2? [] veEs [¥ no S WIll the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted onan existing building, will it exte more than 86 meters above the buillding, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building? . D Es E 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 shleld the antenna from aircraft and thereby minimize the seronautical hazard of the antenna. (e) Submit as EXHIBIT No. a vertical profile sketch of total structure including supporting bullding. If any, giving heights in meters above ground for all significant features Cléarly Indicate existing portion, noting particulars of aviationobstruction lighting already available. 13, Applicant isz (Check oniy one bex? CJ mpivibpuau [] assoctation OJ rpartnNErsuip CORPORATION [] OTHER @Gescribe in space provided below) Is applicani a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government? D YES m 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 7g5 Ei] No If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. a statement giving call sign of license or permit revoked and relate circumstances. : 1s. Will applicant be owner and operator of the station? E] YES D NO ; (). Give name, title, and telephone number (include area code), and Internet e—mail address (If applicable) of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this appiication. J. Sunny Lee, Scientist, (703) 406—5988, lee.sunny@orbital.com .ll. APPLICANT ANTI—DRUG ABUSE CERTFICATION: By checking "YES", the individual applicant certifles that he or she is eligible for this license. This requires that he or she is not subject to a denial of federal benefits, iIncluding FCC benefits, as a result of a drug offense conviction pursuant to Section 5801 of the Anti— Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 USC. B62 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, s see 477 CFR C 12002Xb) . E ¥Es D No it2 List below all exhibits in numerical sequence and the item number of form requiring the exhibit identified. EXHIB1IT NUMBER TEM NO. OFf FORM EXHIBIT NUMBER EM NO. OF FORM EXHLB1T NUMBER ITBM NO. Of FORM 1 9 FCC Form 442 — Page 4 March 199€

i#? CERTIFICATION: * Attention: Read this certification carefully before signing this application. THE APPLICANT CERTFIES THAT: (a) Coples of PCC 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: (1D) that the frequencies and other technical perameters 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 prograim to make provision in its rules including its tabile of frequency allocations for applicant‘s type of operation on a regularly lcensed basiz APPLICANT CERTIFIES FURTHER THAT: {e) All the statements in the application and attached exhiblts 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 partlcula.r frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the USA. Signed and dated this 1st day of October .19 98 Name of Applicant Orbital Sciences Corporation j (uest cerrespend with name given on page 1) B By J. S NY+ LEE: //’WWM C {print} U 0 Usignaturs) Title Scientist Check appropriate classification: D Individual applicant D Member of applicant partnership m Authorized employee D Office af applicant corporation or association WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title ‘I:3 Section 1001}, AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Titie 47, iisction 312Zlal1), AND/OR FORFEMTURE (U.S. Code, Titie 47, Section 5§03). NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OPF 1980 Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1984, as amended, and specified Dby Section 308 therein. The informatlion will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff® to determine «.ig!lbility for Iissuilng authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to effiect the provisions of regulatory iusponsibilities rendered by the Commission by the Act Information requested by this form will be available to the jiblic unless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0469 of the FCC Rules and Regulations Your response is requirec to 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— g the callection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this caollection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to the Federal Communications Commission, Records Management l?—anch, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—00565), Washington, DC 20554. DO NOT send completed applications to this inldroess. Individuals are not required to respond to this collection uniess it displays a currently valid OMB control number. "‘HE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OFP 1974, PL. 98—579 DECEMBER 81. 1974, 6 US.C. BB2a(e)X(8), .AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, PL 96—5l1, DECEMBER 11, 1980, 44 US.C. S607. FCC Form 442 — Page S March 1996


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