The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)

0499-EX-ST-2013

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WG9XSD
2013-06-18

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Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jun 19 2013]Correspondence2013-06-19
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)

Address
Attention: Frank Marcotte
Street Address: 11100 Johns Hopkins Road
P.O. Box:
City: Laurel
State: MD
Zip Code: 20723-6099
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: Marcotte
First Name: Frank
Title: Senior Engineer
Phone Number: 240-228-7248

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Concept demonstration of a high resolution X-Band Radar.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  JHU/APL intends to use the system to develop and measure the performance of various detection methods on a high-resolution X-band radar.

Information
Callsign: WG9XSD
Class of Station: FX
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 12/01/2013
Operation End Date: 05/31/2014

Manufacturer
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:  
Manufacturer Model Number No. Of Units Experimental
JHU/APL LBTS-1 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): Frank J. Marcotte
Title of Applicant (if any): Senior Engineer
Date: 2013-05-23 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Laurel Maryland North  39  10  2 West  76  53  51 30.00
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
Exhibit submitted:   No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   2.20
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   360.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   2.00
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 9.75000000- GHz FX 2.000000 kW 12.600000 MW P 500MQXN LFM

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Laurel Maryland North  39  10  2 West  76  53  51 30.00
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
Exhibit submitted:   No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   2.20
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   360.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   2.00
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 9.75000000- GHz FX 2.000000 kW 12.600000 MW P 500MQXN LFM

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