Request for Additional Test Locations

0260-EX-CM-2018 Text Documents

Southwest Research Institute

2018-11-29ELS_220411

                                                       Southwest Research Institute
                                              Application for Modification of License
                                                           File No. 0260-EX-CM-2018

                 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TEST LOCATIONS

Pursuant to Section 5.3 (f), Section 5.51 and Section 5.53 of the Federal
Communications Commission (“FCC”) rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 5.3 (f), 5.51, 5.53 (2017),
Southwest Research Institute (“SwRI”) respectfully requests a modification of its
experimental license issued under call sign WF2XCH, 0223-EX-CR-2017, to operate
from additional locations at its campus for purposes of testing the performance,
functionality and safety of autonomous vehicle technology prior to any real-world
application in an indoor laboratory environment.

In support of SwRI’s request, which is in compliance with NTIA Manual Paragraph
8.3.28, the following is shown:

1)    Applicant’s Address, Background and FRN:

      Southwest Research Institute is headquartered at 6220 Culebra Road, San
      Antonio, TX 78238-5166. It is an independent, not-for-profit, applied engineering
      and development organization devoted to technology research, design and
      development. It conducts business with the industry and government entities (in
      the U.S. and other friendly nations) on a worldwide basis. Approximately 50% of
      the SwRI’s business is for the U.S. Government. Its FCC Registration Number
      (“FRN”) is 0004074217.

2)    Background and Need for License Modification:

      SwRI is a leader in the field of intelligent vehicles and autonomous vehicle
      technology for both commercial and United States military applications. It is
      continuously engaged in product development, testing and refinement of its
      autonomous vehicle systems and technology, including the testing and
      debugging of developed technology, and GPS signals constitute a fundamental
      component of that technology.

      SwRI product development and refinement efforts require substantial testing of
      applicable technologies utilizing GPS signals in a laboratory environment. Under
      the proposed modification to its current license, SwRI will transmit GPS signal
      input to SwRI hardware while indoors and wholly within the SwRI laboratory
      facilities. The transmission of GPS input is necessary to accurately test the
      performance, functionality and safety of autonomous vehicle technology prior to
      any real-world applications and to refine and debug existing technology. A
      modification of its license is needed so that it may transmit GPS signals at
      additional test locations so that it may conduct safe and secure testing and
      development of autonomous vehicle technologies at its indoor facilities as
      identified below to obtain real-world data and test and improve its autonomous
      vehicle technologies.




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3)   Location of Additional Sites:

     The proposed tests will be conducted on the campus of Southwest Research
     Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio (Bexar County), Texas. The campus
     is comprised of approximately 1200 acres, an area entirely under the control of
     SwRI.

     Specifically, the proposed tests will be conducted within Buildings 290 and 290A,
     which are close to other buildings where SwRI is already authorized to conduct
     related indoor GPS operations under its existing license, issued under call sign
     WF2XCH. The coordinates of the two sites are NL 29-26-31.0; WL -98-36-04.8
     (Building 290) and NL 29-26-30.0; WL -98-36-06.4 (Building 290A), which are
     approximately 53 meters from each other.


4)   FCC Station Codes:

     The FCC radio service code and station class code for the proposed operation
     are “XT” and “FX,” respectively.

5)   Equipment To Be Used:

     SwRI proposes to operate a single transmitter capable of operating on the
     channels listed in Section 6. Specifically, it proposes to deploy a transmitter
     (Model L1/L2GHNRRKIT) manufactured by GPS Networking. The technical
     specifications of the equipment are provided under Attachment A.

6)   Frequencies Desired:

     As stated in Section 2 above, SwRI seeks to obtain real-world data samples of
     the characteristics of GPS transmissions. Thus, it is critical for SwRI to conduct
     tests centered on GPS channels 1227.6 MHz and 1575.42 MHz. SwRI
     recognizes that the use of certain frequencies will require coordination through
     the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (“IRAC”), and it is amendable to
     coordinating with Federal government personnel prior to commencing any
     transmissions.

7)   Power Level:

     SwRI will operate with the minimum necessary power to conduct its tests, and in
     no event will that level exceed the levels set out in the table provided under
     Attachment B. Specifically, the maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power
     (“EIRP”) will be such that the calculated emissions are no greater than -140
     dBm/24 MHz as received by an isotropic antenna at a distance of 100 feet (30
     meters) from where the tests are being conducted. A link budget showing
     compliance with this requirement is provided in the table under Attachment B and
     is based on free space propagation with no allowance for additional attenuation
     (e.g., building attenuation).




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8)    Type of Emission, Modulation Technique, and Bandwidth Required:

      The primary emission designator for the proposed operations is 2M46G3D, as
      indicated on the accompanying FCC Form. Other emission modes and
      modulation techniques may be utilized, but in no event will the emissions extend
      beyond the limits associated with the above-referenced emission.

      SwRI does not propose to supply station identification as set forth in Section
      5.115 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 5.115 (2017),

9)    Antenna Information and Compliance with Human Exposure Limits:

      SwRI will comply with all Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) and FCC rules
      and regulations regarding the installation and operation of antennas and their
      support structures. The antenna to be deployed under the authority requested
      will not extend more than six meters more than six meters above the building.

10)   Restrictions on Operation:

      GPS users in the area of potential interference to GPS reception will be notified
      that GPS information may be impacted during testing. In addition, it will post
      signs on doors to the test area notifying that, "GPS re-radiator is in use and the
      GPS information you receive may be in error."

      SwRI also understands that: (a) permission to operate has been granted under
      experimental authority issued by the Federal Communications Commission, is
      strictly temporary, and may be cancelled at any time and that (b) operation is
      subject to the condition that it not cause harmful interference.

      Moreover, SwRI does not propose to market, sell, or lease unapproved
      equipment to end users or conduct a market study in conjunction with these
      tests. After the completion of the tests, SwRI will recover all devices that do not
      comply with FCC regulations.

11)   Interference Protection/Stop Buzzer Contact Information:

      As noted above, GPS users in the area of potential interference to GPS
      reception will be notified that GPS information may be impacted during testing.
      It also understands that it may be required to discontinue its operations immediately,
      if any interference occurs. SwRI does not expect interference to occur, however, as
      its tests will be conducted only on a limited basis and only periodically during the
      term of its experimental license. Moreover, SwRI personnel will be monitoring the
      RF spectrum and will take steps to minimize any potential for interference.

      In that regard, SwRI advises the Commission that Christopher Mentzer is the
      technical contact overseeing these tests. He will be personally responsible for
      the operations and will serve as the “stop buzzer” in the event that operations
      must be terminated because of any interference concerns. Mr. Mentzer can be
      reached at (210) 522-4240, email christopher.menzer@swri.org



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12)   Application Contact Information:

       Company Contact:                      “Stop Buzzer” Contact:

       Monica R. Trollinger                  Christopher I. Mentzer
       General Counsel                       Intelligent Systems
       6220 Culebra Road                     Div. 10, Building 51
       San Antonio, TX 78238-5166            PO Drawer 28510
       Telephone: (210) 522-6024             6220 Culebra Road
       Facsimile: (210) 522-5839             San Antonio, TX 78228-0510
       mtrollinger@swri.org                  Telephone: (210) 522-4240
                                             christopher.mentzer@swri.org



       Legal Contacts:

       David E. Hilliard
       Kurt E. DeSoto
       Wiley Rein LLP
       1776 K Street, N.W.
       Washington, DC 20006
       Telephone: (202) 719-7000
       Facsimile: (202) 719-7207
       Email: dhilliard@wileyrein.com
       Email: kdesoto@wileyrein.com




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    ATTACHMENT A

Equipment Specifications




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                                      L1/L2GHNRRKIT
                           L1/L2 GNSS Hangar Networked
                       Re-Radiating Kit Technical Product Data




Features
•   Amplified L1/L2 GNSS Roof Antenna
      Gain ≥ 33dB

•   Re-Radiating Amplifier with Power Supply
       Typical Gain 30dB

•   Optional Mounting Kit Hardware
        Roof Antenna Mount & Adjustable Re-Radiating Mount

•   Variable Gain Option
        Re-Radiating Amp Gain Varies from approx 0-23 dB gain
•   Variable Gain Option with LCD Display
        Push Button Control in 1dB Increments 0-30dB gain

Description

The GPS L1/L2 GNSS Hanger Re-Radiating Kit (L1/L2GHNRRKIT) is a complete re-
radiating system that allows re-radiation of the GPS L1/L2 signal as well as the other GNSS
frequencies (including Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou and Omnistar indoors). The L1/L2GHNRRKIT
consists of an active L1/L2 GNSS roof antenna, a re-radiating amplifier with a wall mount plug-in
transformer that powers the entire system, and a passive L1/L2 GNSS re-radiating antenna.         The
GNSS signals from the roof antenna are amplified and radiated indoors. Thus, if a receiver has
line of sight with the re-radiating antenna, it can receive the GNSS signal indoors up to 100 feet. A
cable from the roof antenna to the re-radiating kit is required and can be purchased separately.

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Roof Antenna Specifications, TA = 250C

Parameter            Conditions                                       Min     Typ      Max      Units
Frequency            See Active Antenna Specifications page 5                                   GHz
Bandwidth                                                                                       MHz
Out Imped. (1)                                                                50                Ω
Pre-Amp Gain                                                                  30       33       dB
Noise Figure                                                                  2.0               dB
Output SWR                                                                             2.0:1    -
Filtering            See Active Antenna Specifications page 5                                   dB
                                                                                                dB
Req. DC Input V.                                                      4.5              24       Vdc
Current                                                                       22                mA
RF Connector Options
  Connector Options                         CONNECTOR STYLE                            CHARGE
                                      Type N-female                    NC

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Re-Radiating Amplifier Electrical Specifications, TA = 25 C

Parameter            Conditions                                        Min     Typ     Max     Units
Freq. Range          Ant – J1                                          1.1             1.7     GHz
In/Out Imped.        Ant, J1                                                  50               Ω
Gain (1)                                                                                       dB
                                                                       29         30    31     dB
Input SWR (2)        J1 - 50Ω                                                          1.8:1   -
Output SWR           Ant - 50Ω                                                         1.8:1   -
Noise Figure         Ant – J1                                                 3.3      3.5     dB
Current                                                                       33       40      mA
Gain Flatness        | L1 – L2 | ; Ant – J1                                   0.5      1       dB
Reverse Isolation    J1 – Ant                                          35                      dB
Group delay          τd,max - τd,min : Ant – J1                                         1      ns
Flatness

Re-Radiating Amp System Power Supply Options
  Source Voltage Options            VOLTAGE INPUT                                   STYLE
                                110VAC                              Transformer (Wall Mount)
                                220 VAC                             Transformer (Wall Mount)
                                240 VAC (United Kingdom)            Transformer (Wall Mount)
                                Customer Supplied DC 9-32 VDC       Military Style Connector
Re-Radiating Amp Gain Control Options
  Standard Gain                 30 dB (Custom Gain between 0-30dB available upon request)
  Variable Gain                 -3 ≤ Gain ≤ 23dB
 Variable Gain with LCD Display 0-30dB gain range with push button control in 1dB increments


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Re-Radiating Antenna Electrical Specifications, TA = 25 C

Parameter           Conditions                                    Min        Typ       Max     Units
Frequency           See Passive Antenna Specifications page 6                                  GHz
Bandwidth                                                                                      MHz
Impedance                                                                    50                Ω
Peak Gain                                                                    3                 dBic
Output SWR                                                                             1.5:1   -
Polarization                                                                 RHCP              -
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  Part Number Configuration



                                                   HS E W VG L1L2GHNRRKIT N / 5 / 110




  Options:
    HS = Hermetically Sealed

    E = EMI Shielding

    W = Weatherproofing

Re-Radiating Kit Type:
    VG = Variable Gain knob control 0-23dB gain

   VGLCD = Variable Gain with push button control in
 1dB increments 0-30dB gain

    L1L2GHNRRKIT = L1/L2 GNSS Hangar Networked Re-Radiating

 Kit Connector Options (Type N-female Standard):

     N = N-type, S = SMA, T = TNC, B = BNC

 DC Output Voltage

     5 = Amplifier Output Voltage (included antenna requires
 4 - 24vdc--5vdc is default voltage)

 Source Voltage (Power Supply Options)
    110=110VAC, 220=220VAC (2 prong Euro), 240=240 (3 prong UK)

    MC = Military DC Connector (User Supplies 9-32VDC)
      (Military DC Mating Connector is included standard with the MC
      power option)



Contact GPS Networking Technical Support at 719-595-9880 or
salestech@gpsnetworking.com for any questions regarding non-standard configurations and
corresponding part numbers)




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          »1: Transmission          Log Mag 10.0 cB— fRef      0.00 dB
4B                                                Moasi: Miri_15/5.000   MHz
     4                                                           0.0210B

     10

 ~10
 —20
 —3

          Start 1 000.000 MHz                            Stop 1 800.000 MHz
          P2: Reflection      SWE                2.0 /    Ref —9.000
                                                   gas?: Mfri 15/5.000 MHz
                                                                  1.18




          Start 1 000.000 MKz                         Stop i1 800.000 MHz
           : Mkr (MHz)    dB                2: Mkr (MHz)
          1> 1575.0000   30.021             1> 1575.0000      1.184
          2:   1227.0000        29.057      22    1227.0000     1 .431


                    Specifications:

                    L1L2GGPSA (L1/L2 GNSS Active Antenna-Outdoor)

                    Includes all GNSS Frequencies

                                                                                                                                                                  SPECIFICATIONS

                                                                                                                                              ELECTRICAL:

                                                                                                                                      L5 GPS                  L2 GPS                L2 GLONASS          OmniSTAR / L-Band              L1 GPS                L1 GLONASS
                                                                                                                                E5, E5a, E5b Galileo        B2 Compass               E6 Galileo             L6 Galileo              E1, E2 Galileo
                                                                                                                                     L5 IRNSS                                       B3 Compass            B1 Compass                  L1 IRNSS
                                                                                                FREQUENCY:                        1176.45 ± 12 MHz        1227.60 ± 12 MHz          1252.50 ± 7.5 MHz     1542.50 ± 14.0 MHz        1575.42 ± 15.0 MHz      1609 ± 7.0 MHz
                                                                                                                                1164.45 - 1219.14 MHz     1207.14 ± 10 MHz        1266.75 - 1290.75 MHz    1542.50 ± 5.0 MHz        1575.42 ± 17.0 MHz
                                                                                                                                  1176.45 ± 15 MHz                                  1268.52 ± 10 MHz       1561.098 ± 10 MHz        1575.42 ± 12.0 MHz
                                                                                                RADIATION PATTERN:                                                                               HEMISPHERICAL
                                                                                                POLARIZATION:                            RHCP                   RHCP                       RHCP                   RHCP                      RHCP                  RHCP
                                                                                                VSWR:                                    < 2.0:1                < 2.0:1                    < 2.0:1                < 2.0:1                   < 2.0:1               < 2.0:1
                                                                                                IMPEDANCE:                              50 ohms                50 ohms                    50 ohms                50 ohms                   50 ohms               50 ohms
                                                                                                ANTENNA GAIN (dBic):            Free Space 4 ft G.P. Free Space 4 ft G.P. Free Space 4 ft G.P. Free Space 4 ft G.P.              Free Space 4 ft G.P. Free Space 4 ft G.P.
                                                                                                           @ 90 ° (ZENITH):       -             -        + 2.6         + 4.8        + 0.0         + 2.4    + 2.1         - 2.0       + 4.0         + 2.0   + 3.0         + 1.4
                                                                                                           @ 10 ° Elevation:      -             - 0      - 3.5         - 3          - 6.5         - 6      - 4           - 5.1       - 2.7         - 2     - 3           - 3.4
                                                                                                           @ 20 ° Elevation:      -             -        - 2.0         - 0          - 4.7         - 3      - 3           - 1.9       - 1.7         + 0.4   - 2           - 0.5
 4x5.5mm                                                                                                   @ 30 ° Elevation:      -             -        - 0.4         + 1.8        - 3.4         - 1      - 2           - 0.5       - 0.5         + 1.6   - 1           + 0.5
                                                                                                       @ 60 - 90 ° Elevation:     >-4            >-4     > 1.3          > 2.6       > -1.5        > - 0.1  > + 1.1      > - 0.5     > + 2.9       > + 1.6  > + 2.0        > -0.2
                                                                                                BEAM WIDTH (3dB):                110 Deg.      120 Deg. 110 Deg.      115 Deg. 105 Deg.          110 Deg.   95 Deg.     145 Deg.    95 Deg.       150 Deg. 95 Deg.      145 Deg.
For M5 Screws                                                                                   AXIAL RATIO:                        1.5 dB        2 dB    1 dB          1 dB         1 dB          2 dB      1 dB         2 dB        1 dB          1 dB     2 dB         3 dB
                                                                                                LIGHTNING PROTECTION:                                                                            DC GROUNDING
                                                                                                LNA GAIN:                                35 dB                  35 dB                      35 dB                  33 dB                     33 dB                 33 dB
                                                                                                LNA NOISE FIGURE:                        3.0 dB                 3.0 dB                     3.0 dB                 3.0 dB                    3.0 dB                3.0 dB
                                                                                                LNA P1dB Out:                           +13 dBm               +13 dBm                    +13 dBm                +13 dBm                   +13 dBm               +13 dBm
                                                                                                LNA DC POWER:                                                                   2.5V/20mA, 3V/29mA, 3.3V/35mA, (2.5-24)V/<50mA
                                                                                                POWER HANDLING:                                                               1 Watt CW, Optional: 10 Watts 1 Microsec Pulse (-AL-)


                                                                                                                                               MECHANICAL:
                                                                                                                                                  SIZE:                                   DIAMETER: 3.50 in. [ 88.90 mm]
                                                                                                                                                                                          HEIGHT: 0.86 in. [21.89 mm]
                                                                                                                    X, Y Phase Center =0.0
                                                                                                                    (Center of Antenna)           WEIGHT:                                 9 oz. (256 g)
                                                                                                                     Z Phase Center =             FINISH:                                 SKYDROL RESISTANT POLYURETHANE ENAMEL
                                                                                                                                                                                          BASE IRIDITE PER MIL-C-5541F CLASS 1A
                                                                                                                                                  COLOR:                                  GLOSS WHITE #17925 PER FED-STD-595B
                                                                                                                                                  MATERIAL:                               6061-T6 ALUMINUM ALLOY BASE
                                                                                                                                                                                          COMPOSITE RADOME, IMPACT, ABRASION, UV, SOLVENT,
                                                                                                                                                                                          SKYDROL RESISTANCE, AND FIRE RETARDANT
                                                                                                                                                  CONNECTOR:                              TNC FEMALE
                                                                                                                                                                                          (OPTION: SMA, BNC, TNC Bulkhead, N,
                                                                                                                                                                                          N Bulkhead, MCX, MMCX)
                                                                                                                                               ENVIRONMENTAL:
                                                                                                                                                  TEMPERATURE:                            -67 °F TO +185 °F [-55 °C TO +85 °C] (Operational)
                                                                                                                                                                                          -85 °F TO +302 °F [-65 °C TO +150 °C] (Storage)
                                                                                                                      4 x 10-32 UNC-2B            ALTITUDE:                               70,000 ft.
                                                                                                                         0.250" Deep              VIBRATION:                              > 30 G's
                                                                                                                                                  LEAKAGE:                                HERMETICALLY SEAL
                                                                                                                                                  HAILSTONES:                             < 0.5" Dia.
                                                                                  NAMEPLATE
                                                                                                                                               FEDERAL & MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS:
                                                                                                                                               DESIGN TO:                                 FAA TSO-C144, DO-160D, D0-228, MIL-C-5541,
                                                                                                                                                                                          MIL-E-5400, MIL-I-45208A, MIL-STD-810, AND SAE J1455
                                                                                                                                                                            M5 Screws




                                                                     TNC




                                       P/N: G5Ant-3AT1                             Connector Color
 SIZE:                                              LNA:               CABLE'S LENGTH:   CONNECTOR:                   COLOR:
 1: 2" SQ.       42: ARINC 743                      A: WITH LNA        X: NO CABLE       S: SMA; B: BNC              -1: GLOSS WHITE #17925 PER FED-STD-595B
 1.9: 1.9" SQ.   52: 2.6" DIA. ON 5" GROUND PLANE   P: WITHOUT LNA                       M: MCX; MM: MMCX            -2: LUSTERLESS GRAY #36320 PER FED-STD-595B
 2: 2.6" DIA.    72: 7" DIA. CHOKE RING                                                  N: N, NB: N-Bulkhead        -3: OLIVE DRAB GREEN #34094 PER FED-STD-595B
 3: 3.5" DIA.                                                                            T: TNC, TB: TNC-Bulkhead    -4: LUSTERLESS BLACK #37038 PER FED-STD-595B
                                                                                                                     -5: TAN #: FS 23446 or 33446, FED-STD-595




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 Specifications:

 L1L2GRRKPA-N (L1/L2 GNSS Passive retransmit antenna-indoor)

 Includes all GNSS Frequencies


                                                                                                                       SPECIFICATIONS


                                                                                                                          ELECTRICAL:

                                                                                                     L5 GPS                  L2 GPS             L2 GLONASS           OmniSTAR / L-Band           L1 GPS           L1 GLONASS
                                                                                               E5, E5a, E5b, Galileo       B2 Compass             E6 Galileo            L6 Galileo            E1, E2 Galileo
                                                                                                    L5 IRNSS                                     B3 Compass            B1 Compass               L1 IRNSS
                                                       FREQUENCY:                               1176.45 ± 12.0 MHz      1227.60 ± 12.0 MHz     1252.50 ± 7.5 MHz     1542.50 ± 14.0 MHz   1575.42 ± 15.0 MHz     1603 ± 7.0 MHz
                                                                                               1164.45 - 1219.14 MHz    1207.14 ± 10.0 MHz   1266.75 - 1290.75 MHz    1542.50 ± 5.0 MHz   1575.42 ± 17.0 MHz
                                                                                                1176.45 ± 15.0 MHz                      1268.52 ± 10.0 MHz     1561.098 ± 10.0 MHz       1575.42 ± 12.0 MHz
                                                       RADIATION PATTERN:                                                                             HEMISPHERICAL
                                                       POLARIZATION:                          RHCP                    RHCP                       RHCP                  RHCP                       RHCP                   RHCP
                                                       VSWR:                                  < 2.0:1                 < 2.0:1                   < 2.0:1                < 2.0:1                    < 2.0:1               < 2.0:1
                                                       IMPEDANCE:                            50 ohms                 50 ohms                   50 ohms                50 ohms                    50 ohms               50 ohms
                                                       ANTENNA GAIN (dBic):          Free Space 5in G.P Free Space 5in G.P Free Space 5in G.P Free Space 5in G.P                      Free Space 5in G.P Free Space 5in G.P
                                                                  @ 90 ° (ZENITH):      - 7          - 3      + 0.5          + 3         - 0.8         + 2.3    + 1.9         + 1.0       + 4.1          + 3.2   + 2.0         + 2.6
                                                                  @ 10 ° Elevation:     - 13         - 10     - 5.6          - 4.1       - 7.1         - 5.0    - 5.0         - 5.7       - 2.8          - 3.2   - 5.1         - 4.2
                                                                  @ 20 ° Elevation:     - 11         - 9      -  3.9         - 2.7       - 5.4         - 3.3    - 3.9         - 3.9       -  1.9         - 1.6   - 4.1         - 2.6
                                                                  @ 30 ° Elevation:     - 10         - 8      - 2.6          - 0.8       - 4.3         - 1.5    - 2.6         - 3.0       - 0.4          - 0.6   - 2.6         - 1.4
                                                              @ 60 - 90 ° Elevation:    >-8          >-5      > -1           > 1.8       > - 2.4       > 1.2    > + 0.8       > + 0.2     > 2.9         > + 2.5  > + 0.8      > + 1.8
                                                       BEAM WIDTH (3dB):              105 Deg.      100 Deg. 105 Deg.       105 Deg. 90 Deg.          105 Deg. 95 Deg.        97 Deg.    95 Deg.        100 Deg. 95 Deg.     100 Deg.
                           X, Y Phase Center = 0.0     AXIAL RATIO:                    1.5 dB         3 dB      1 dB          1 dB         1 dB         1 dB      1 dB         1 dB         1 dB          1 dB     2 dB        2 dB
                            (Center of Antenna)        LIGHTNING PROTECTION:                                                                          DC GROUNDING
                              Z Phase Center =         LNA GAIN:                              N/A                     N/A                       N/A                    N/A                        N/A                    N/A
                                                       LNA NOISE FIGURE:                      3.0 dB                  3.0 dB                    3.0 dB                 3.0 dB                     3.0 dB                3.0 dB
                                                       LNA P1dB Out:                         +13 dBm                +13 dBm                   +13 dBm                +13 dBm                    +13 dBm               +13 dBm
                                                       LNA DC POWER:                                                                 2.5V/20mA, 3V/29mA, 3.3V/35mA, (2.5-24)V/<50mA
                                                       POWER HANDLING:                                                             1 Watt CW, Optional: 10 Watts 1 Microsec Pulse (-AL-)


                                                                                                                         MECHANICAL:
                                                                                                                             SIZE:                             DIAMETER: 2.63 in. [66.8 mm]
                                                                                                                                                               HEIGHT: 0.985 in. [25 mm]
                                                                                                                             WEIGHT:                           5.5 oz. (156 g)
                                                                                                                             FINISH:                           SKYDROL RESISTANT POLYURETHANE ENAMEL
                                                                                                                                                               BASE IRIDITE PER MIL-C-5541F Class 1A
                                                                                                                             MATERIAL:                         6061-T6 ALUMINUM ALLOY BASE
                                                                                                                                                               COMPOSITE RADOME, IMPACT, ABRASION, UV, SOLVENT,
                                                                                                                                                               SKYDROL RESISTANCE, AND FIRE RETARDANT
                                                                                                                             CONNECTOR:                        TNC FEMALE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR
                                                                                                                                                               (OPTION: SMA, BNC, N, N Bulkhead, MCX, MMCX)
                                                                                                                          ENVIRONMENTAL:
                                                                                                                             TEMPERATURE:                      -67 °F TO +185 °F [-55 °C TO +85 °C]
                                                                                                                                                               70,000 ft.
                                                                                                                             VIBRATION:                        > 30 G's
                                                                                                                                                               HERMETICALLY SEAL
                                                                                                                           FEDERAL & MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS:
                                                                                                                                                               FAA TSO-C144, DO-160D, D0-228, MIL-C-5541,
                                                                                                                                                               MIL-E-5400, MIL-I-45208A, MIL-STD-810, AND SAE J1455
                                                                                                                           ACCEPTANCE TEST PROCEDURE:                 ATP-GPS-L1L2-100




                                   P/N: G5Ant-2PN4
          SIZE:           LNA:             CABLE'S LENGTH: CONNECTOR:                         COLOR:
          1: 2" SQ.       A: WITH LNA      X: NO CABLE     S: SMA; B: BNC                    -1: GLOSS WHITE #17925 PER FED-STD-595B
          1.9: 1.9" SQ.   P: WITHOUT LNA                    M: MCX; MM: MMCX                 -2: LUSTERLESS GRAY #36320 PER FED-STD-595B
          2: 2.6" DIA.                                      N: N; NB: N-Bulkhead             -3: OLIVE DRAB GREEN #34094 PER FED-STD-595B
          3: 3.5" DIA.                                      T: TNC; TB: TNC-Bulkhead         -4: LUSTERLESS BLACK #37038 PER FED-STD-595B
                                                            TNB: TNC-Bulkhead with           -5: TAN #: FS 23446 or 33446, FED-STD-595
          4: MINI ARINC                                     N Connector Thread on Bulkhead




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Mechanical

Re-Radiating Kit Amplifier

Dimensions:           Height: 1.3”

                      Length (not including connectors) Body: 2.5”
                                                        Base Plate: 3.25”

                      Width (not including connectors): 2.5”
Weight:               11 oz. (316 grams)



                            o        o
Operating Temp. Range: -40 to + 75 C

Finish Housing and Base Plate: ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATED
                               MIL-C-26074C CLASS 1, .0001-.0003 MAX
Finish Lid: ANODIZE, TYPE II, CLASS 2, BLACK, per MIL-A-8625




                                  MC-Military DC
                                  connector (optional)




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                                           ATTACHMENT B

                                      Budget Link Calculations


The following calculations represent the architecture of SwRI’s proposed GPS re-radiation configuration
and the signal power calculations which demonstrates compliance with NTIA Manual 8.3.28.

                                                              Individual
                                                              element      Cumulative total

GPS signal received power from GPS spacecraft                    -130                -130 dBm

Receive Antenna pattern gain
(estimated)                                                        3                   -127

Receive Antenna amplifier gain
(data sheet)                                                      33                    -94

Transmission line loss to re-radiator antenna
(estimated)                                                       -27                  -121

Re-radiator amplifier
(data sheet)                                                      30                    -91

Re-radiator antenna gain
(estimated)                                                        3                    -88

Free space path loss (FSPL) at 100 feet inside Building 178       -66                -154 dBm


These calculations indicate that SwRI will not re-radiate GPS signals greater than -140dBm/24 MHz
at 100 feet from the re-radiation source.




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Document Created: 2018-11-29 10:06:09
Document Modified: 2018-11-29 10:06:09

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