Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Stanford University
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Sherman
Last Name:
Lo
Phone Number:
6507259175
Title:
Senior Research Engineer
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:
2016-03-31 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Sherman Lo
Title of Applicant (if any):
Senior Research Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The STA is necessary to use a 900 MHz transmitter to provide telemetry data for the experimental operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This experiment will operate in Camp Roberts, California - a California Military Department test range. The piece of equipment, while FCC certified, does not have an FCC license and the range operations requires FCC authorization for its use.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
RFDesign
Equipment 1 Model Number
RFD900+
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
3DRobotics
Equipment 2 Model Number
3DR Radio 900mH
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
4
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The transmitter provides short range (< 10 mile), low data rate communication between the ground station and the UAV. Basic telemtery data on aircraft status and location is provided.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation