The Aerospace Corp

0496-EX-ST-2017

Status: Denied/Dismissed

N/A
2017-04-20

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
E-Mail generated [Apr 20 2017]	Correspondence	2017-04-20
E-Mail generated [Apr 20 2017]	Correspondence	2017-04-20
E-Mail generated [Apr 20 2017]	Correspondence	2017-04-20
Dismissal Without Prejudice generated [Apr 20 2017]	Correspondence	2017-04-20
Dismiss E-mail Notification generated [Apr 20 2017]	Correspondence	2017-04-20
Overview and Description of Ground Segment	Images	2017-04-14

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

The Aerospace Corp

Address

Attention:	William Chavez (M2-255)
Street Address:	2360 E. El Segundo Blvd.
P.O. Box:
City:	El Segundo
State:	CA
Zip Code:	90245
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: Rowen
First Name: Darren
Title: ALTA - Systems Engineer
Phone Number: (310) 336-3633

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The intended device operates in the 914.7 MHz band and exceeds limits for low power unlicensed operation. The ground station that will be used to communicate with the balloon avionics consists of a Portable 2-meter diameter dish. This antenna system has a 22 dB gain, a 15 deg beam width, and uses a complementary radio with a 9 watt power output. The portable station is proposed to be located in an RF quiet area near the launch site of the balloon and is expected to have line of sight coverage throughout the May 2017 flight.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

The Aerospace Corporation objectives are to characterize the pointing environment for and at the interface of a balloon mounted pan and tilt gimbal system. Additionally, control a balloon mounted precision pan and tilt gimbal system to point selected targets via radio command, this objective will be evaluated through ground images provided by a camera contained within the Aerospace payload. This device is being built by The Aerospace Corporation which is a federally funded research and development center.

Information

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

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	05/15/2017
Operation End Date:	05/25/2017

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:
The Aerospace Corp	MGS	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):	William Chavez
Title of Applicant (if any):	Project Manager
Date:	2017-04-14 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Portales	New Mexico	North 40 44 30	West 73 59 21		113.00

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: 5.00
(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: 3.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 3492.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 57.00
(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	914.70000000- MHz	FX	1.300000 W 1.000000 W	P	0.01600000 %	1M00F1D	1MO9F1D

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Tatum	New Mexico	North 40 44 30	West 73 59 21		113.00

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: 5.00
(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	914.70000000- MHz	MO	1.300000 W 1.000000 W	P	0.01600000 %	1M00F1D	1MO9F1D

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