Rice University

0265-EX-ST-2014

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WH9XKN
2014-04-01

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Apr 2 2014]	Correspondence	2014-04-02

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Rice University

Address

Attention:	Ryan Guerra
Street Address:	6100 Main Street MS 380
P.O. Box:
City:	Houston
State:	TX
Zip Code:	77006
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: Guerra
First Name: Ryan
Title: Student
Phone Number: 3158577693

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This is a demonstration, test, and evaluation of an experimental cognitive radio platform designed and built by Rice University researchers to enable telecommunications experimentation in the unlicensed TV-band white spaces. This experiment will demonstrate and test over-the-air transmission and reception of multi-antenna techniques for the transmission of high-speed, high-efficiency wireless data. The goal of this demonstration is to test the utility of the developed system and measure its performance for the purpose of further refinement of the technology and experimental collaboration with researchers at a academic conference in Seattle, WA. These results and a demonstration of the capabilities of this experimental platform will be available to the public and motivate further research in this area. The hardware being tested was developed under NSF grants CNS-1126478 and CNS-1012931. A state-of-the-art communications and research platform developed using state-of-the art components and design techniques, the submitted radio devices are intended to enable spectrum sharing on any channel and utilizing any modulation type. This radio system is part of an ongoing research effort to improve the efficiency and utilization of new radio access technologies and similar equipment or facilities do not currently exist. This demonstration and test is critical to the ongoing development of enabling technologies and techniques. Furthermore, this demonstration at a conference for wireless technology research will increase awareness of the platform and foster scientific discussion and inquiry.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

To test TV white spaces. This radio platform exhibits state-of-the-art multi-antenna techniques for transmitting high-spectral efficiency data over unoccupied UHF channels, while reducing extraneous interference to the environment by using advanced beam forming techniques.

Information

Callsign:	WH9XKN
Class of Station:	FX
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	04/03/2014
Operation End Date:	04/06/2014

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:
Volo Wireless	WURC Rev D	6	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):	Ryan Elliot Guerra
Title of Applicant (if any):	Graduate Student
Date:	2014-03-31 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Seattle	Washington	North 47 36 35	West 122 20 7		0.50

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
New	494.00000000-512.00000000 MHz	FX	0.500000 W 4.000000 W	P		10M0D7D	16QAM

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	494.00000000-512.00000000 MHz	FX	0.500000 W 4.000000 W	P		5M00D7D	16QAM

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	494.00000000-512.00000000 MHz	FX	0.500000 W 4.000000 W	P		10M0D7D	16QAM

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	560.00000000-566.00000000 MHz	FX	0.500000 W 4.000000 W	P		5M00D7D	16QAM

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