Orbital Sciences Corporation

0637-EX-ST-2006

Status: Denied/Dismissed

N/A
2006-09-01

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

DescriptionCategoryDate
Dismissal Without Prejudice generated [Sep 1, 2006]Correspondence2006-09-01
Dismissal Without Prejudice generated [Sep 1, 2006]Correspondence2006-09-01
Cancellation RequestText Documents2006-09-01
Experimental License Request LetterText Documents2006-08-28
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Orbital Sciences Corporation

Address
Attention: Pete Collis
Street Address: 21839 Atlantic Blvd.
P.O. Box:
City: Dulles
State: VA
Zip Code: 20166
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: Collis
First Name: Pete
Title: RF Engineer
Phone Number: (703)948-8751

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This letter requests an experimental license for Orbital Sciences Corporation (Orbital) explicitly for the purpose of satellite antenna testing. In November of 2006, Orbital will begin communications testing of between seven and nine antennas for satellites to be launched in year 2008. The mission of the satellites is to replenish in part or in full satellites from Plane A and D of ORBCOMM’s “Constellation” series Low Earth Orbit spacecraft. The replacement spacecraft will also add the functionality of the “Automatic Identification System” for use by the United States Coast Guard. Approval of this experimental license will allow for timely verification of the antenna performance. Orbital does not anticipate any additional coordination to be required, other than those already existing, for the frequency points of interest. The parameters of the RF transmissions for this STA are provided below. Beginning of Life Radio Frequency Parameters for each antenna (Dulles, VA): Data Points Frequency (MHz) Modulation Type Maximum Effective Radiated Power (ERP) 137.0 Continuous wave (CW) -10 dBW 137.5 Continuous wave (CW) -10 dBW 138.0 Continuous wave (CW) -10 dBW 148.0 Continuous wave (CW) -10 dBW 149.0 Continuous wave (CW) -10 dBW 150.0 Continuous wave (CW) -10 dBW 162.0 Continuous wave (CW) -10 dBW Orbital Sciences is aware that other stations may be licensed on these frequencies, and if any interference occurs, transmissions associated with this application will be immediately terminated. Please call me (703-948-8751) if you have any questions concerning this license. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. Pete Collis Orbital Sciences Corporation Space Systems Group

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Satellite Antenna Testing

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

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 11/01/2006
Operation End Date: 11/01/2008

Manufacturer
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:  
Manufacturer Model Number No. Of Units Experimental
Hewlett Packard HP8753ES 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): Peter J Collis
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date: 2006-08-28 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Dulles Virginia North  39  0  47 West  77  25  46 0.07
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:
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 137.00000000-138.00000000 MHz FX 100.000000 mW 100.000000 mW M 0.00100000 % 30K0N0N Continuous Wave
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 148.00000000-150.00000000 MHz FX 100.000000 mW 100.000000 mW M 0.00100000 % 30K0N0N Continuous Wave
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 162.00000000-162.00000000 MHz FX 100.000000 mW 100.000000 mW M 0.00100000 % 30K0N0N Continuous Wave

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