University of Iowa

0467-EX-ST-2001

Status: Denied/Dismissed

N/A
2002-03-25

Filing Notes:

Description	Date
Fee-exempt.	2001-12-13

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
E-Mail generated [Dec 13, 2001]	Correspondence	2001-12-13
E-Mail generated [Dec 14, 2001]	Correspondence	2001-12-14
E-Mail generated [Feb 07, 2002]	Correspondence	2002-02-07
Incoming generated [Dec 13, 2001]	Correspondence	2001-12-13

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

University of Iowa

Address

Attention:	Donald Kirchner
Street Address:	612 Van Allen Hall
P.O. Box:
City:	Iowa city
State:	IA
Zip Code:	52242
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: Kirchner
First Name: Donald
Title: Research Engineer
Phone Number: 319-335-1958

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This project is building a low frequency surface penetrating radar for use at Mars. We have been directed by NASA to perform a radiated power test to confirm proper design of the antenna matching network/antenna combination. This test will involve radiateing at low power levels in the frequency range of 1.3-5.5MHz. Since these frequencies are used by other services at earth, we require permission to radiate RF energy.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Verification testing of experimental spaceflight hardware. We expect the operation to be completed in one day.

Information

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

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	01/15/2002
Operation End Date:	06/15/2002

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:
University of Iowa	TX	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):	Thomas F. Boggess
Title of Applicant (if any):	DEO, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Date:	2001-12-12 11:35:34.26

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North 41 42 1	West 95 5 45	Within 8km radius of Liberty Labs antenna test range, Kimballton, Iowa	8.00

Datum: NAD 27
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 3090.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 396.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 24.00
(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: Antenna will be suspended beneath a helicopter to simulate being in orbit around Mars. See attached test plan, 97-60035. Appropriate NOTAM will be filed with the FAA prior to flight test.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	1.30000000-2.30000000 MHz	MO	3.000000 W 6.000000 W	P		50H0P0N

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2.50000000-5.50000000 MHz	MO	5.000000 W 10.000000 W	P		50H0P0N

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