1493-EX-ST-2018

Filing overview

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:

Jeffrey Yowell

City:

Colorado Springs

E-Mail Address:

jyowell@sara.com

State:

CO

Street Address:

621 S. Sierra Madre

Zip Code:

80903

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Scientific Applications and Research Associates, Inc.

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:

Jeffrey

Last Name:

Yowell

Phone Number:

719-302-3117

Title:

Scientist

Special Temporary Authority application - Certification

Applicant 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.

Date:

2018-08-23 00:00:00.0

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):

Jeffrey S. Yowell

Title of Applicant (if any):

Scientist

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:

We will be conducting an RF coupling experiment over a broad range of frequencies. This requires illumination of a facility with low power RF signals and conducting measurements throughout to see how the signal propagates. This is a unique opportunity to test for nuclear survivability of critical grid infrastructure. This is only possible due to the DOD/DHS being allowed to test a power generation station that is being decommissioned. There is a small window of opportunity in which this is going to be allowed to occur and we would like to take advantage of this.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:

WN9XJC

Class of Station:

MO

Nature of Service:

Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

We try to identify the susceptibility of power systems through RF coupling to conductors running through the facility. This is to determine if the systems are at risk from lightning, solar sub-storms, or other possible threats.

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:

10/17/2018

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental

Yes

Equipment 1 Manufacturer

SARA, Inc.

Equipment 1 Model Number

LgLogPeriohtdic

Equipment 1 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 2 Experimental

Yes

Equipment 2 Manufacturer

SARA, Inc

Equipment 2 Model Number

LgLoop

Equipment 2 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 3 Experimental

No

Equipment 3 Manufacturer

Amplifier Research

Equipment 3 Model Number

50WD1000

Equipment 3 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 4 Experimental

No

Equipment 4 Manufacturer

Agilent/Keysight

Equipment 4 Model Number

5061B

Equipment 4 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 5 Experimental

No

Equipment 5 Manufacturer

Rohde and Schwarz

Equipment 5 Model Number

SMA-100A

Equipment 5 No. Of Units

1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

RF coupling experiment over a broad range of frequencies. The testing will include a CW immersion of the site. The signal will be originated from a signal generator and amplified through a commercially available amplifier. The transmitting antennas is a combination loop and log-periodic to ensure proper illumination. A specific set of frequencies will be stepped through with an approximate dwell time of 40ms at each frequency. The specific transmitting frequency is narrow band an is not modulated. We try to identify the susceptibility of power systems through RF coupling to conductors running through the facility. This is to determine if the systems are at risk from lightning, solar sub-storms, or other possible threats.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:

11/30/2018

Operation Start Date:

09/17/2018

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