University of Delaware, College of Marine Studies

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

University of Delaware, College of Marine Studies

Address

Attention:	Dr. Bruce L. Lipphardt, Jr.
Street Address:	104 Robinson Hall
P.O. Box:
City:	Newark
State:	DE
Zip Code:	19716
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: Lipphardt Jr. First Name: Bruce Title: Dr. Phone Number: (302) 831-6836

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: I have already submitted a form 442 application for these Seasonde installations at the Delaware Bay mouth (file number 0279-EX-PL-2006). Since that application will not be processed before September 2006, and we need to complete initial install/testing during August 2006, I am submitting this temporary use authorization request.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

The University of Delaware will install and operate two CODAR type HF radar SeaSonde units at the Delaware Bay mouth for continuous near real-time ocean surface current monitoring as part of the National Ocean Observing System.

Information

Callsign:	WC9XUA
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	08/01/2006
Operation End Date:	01/31/2007

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
CODAR Ocean Sensors, Ltd.	SSTX 100	2	No

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):	Bruce L. Lipphardt Jr.
Title of Applicant (if any):	Associate Research Scientist
Date:	2006-07-13 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North  38  48  0	West  75  6  0	5km radius around Cape Henlopen, DE	5.00

Datum:  NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   No Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   (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	25.10000000- MHz	MO	90.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	500KP0N	FM Sweep

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	25.30000000- MHz	MO	90.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	500KP0N	FM Sweep

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	25.50000000- MHz	MO	90.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	500KP0N	FM Sweep

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	25.70000000- MHz	MO	90.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	500KP0N	FM Sweep

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	25.90000000- MHz	MO	90.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	500KP0N	FM Sweep
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North  38  55  55	West  74  57  32	5km radius around Cape May, NJ	5.00

Datum:  NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   No Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   (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	25.10000000- MHz	MO	90.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	500KP0N	FM Sweep

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	25.30000000- MHz	MO	90.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	500KP0N	FM Sweep

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	25.50000000- MHz	MO	90.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	500KP0N	FM Sweep

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	25.70000000- MHz	MO	90.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	500KP0N	FM Sweep

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	25.90000000- MHz	MO	90.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	500KP0N	FM Sweep

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