SRI International

1793-EX-ST-2019

Status: Pending

2019-09-26

Filing Notes:

Description	Date
Test of an experimental S-Band radar system.	2018-10-25

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

SRI International

Address

Attention:	Joshua Kirschenheiter
Street Address:	2100 Commonwealth Blvd., Suite 300
P.O. Box:
City:	Ann Arbor
State:	MI
Zip Code:	48105
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: Kirschenheiter
First Name: Joshua
Title: Research Engineer
Phone Number: 7349264434

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We have planed airborne flights coming up in November and are requesting a STA to accommodate operation of SRIs S-band radar and communications systems during these flights.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

To test SRIs experimental S-band radar

Information

Callsign:	WP9XMQ
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	11/05/2019
Operation End Date:	05/05/2020

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:
SRI International	S-band Custom	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):	Joshua James Kirschenheiter
Title of Applicant (if any):	Research Engineer
Date:	2019-09-24 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North	West	40 mi center 39.05N 85.53W Max Altitude 20 kft AGL

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes
Exhibit submitted: Yes
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point: 10.00
(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	2.93625000-3.35000000 GHz	MO	60.000000 W 7500.000000 W	M	0.00001000 %	200MM3N	FM linear chirp

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North	West	40 mi center 39.05N 85.53W Max Altitude 20 kft AGL

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes
Exhibit submitted: Yes
(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	915.00000000- MHz	MO	1.000000 W 22.000000 W	M	0.00001000 %	10M0F3D	Chirp Spread Spectrum

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North	West	50 mi center 39.05N 85.53W Max Altitude 20 kft AGL

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	915.00000000- MHz	MO	1.000000 W 2.000000 W	M	0.00001000 %	10M0F3D	Chirp Spread Spectrum

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