University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

0162-EX-ST-2005

Status: Denied/Dismissed

WA9XBN
2005-03-29

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Dismissal Without Prejudice generated [Mar 29, 2005]	Correspondence	2005-03-29
Cancellation Request	Text Documents	2005-03-29

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Address

Attention:	Thomas Cook, Division of Meteorology and Physical
Street Address:	4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
P.O. Box:
City:	Miami
State:	FL
Zip Code:	33149
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: Cook
First Name: Thomas
Title: Research Associate
Phone Number: 305-361-4746

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We wish to establish a temporary radar installation to observe surface currents on the east coast of Florida.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Measure ocean surface currents with a Doppler radio system.

Information

Callsign:	WA9XBN
Class of Station:	FX
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	03/22/2004
Operation End Date:	09/22/2005

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:
WERA RADAR	fcr-312	3	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):	Thomas M Cook
Title of Applicant (if any):	Senior Research Associate
Date:	2005-03-29 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Key Largo	Florida	North 25 14 30	West 80 18 30		120.00

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: 120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane: 290.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane: 0.00
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	16.04500000- MHz	FX	30.000000 W 30.000000 W	M		200KF1X	Linear Chirp

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Miami	Florida	North 25 43 0	West 81 9 0		120.00

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: 120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane: 90.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane: 0.00
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
Modified	16.04500000- MHz	FX	30.000000 W 30.000000 W	M		200KF1X	Linear Chirp

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Dania Beach	Florida	North 26 5 0	West 80 7 0		120.00

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	16.04500000- MHz	FX	30.000000 W 30.000000 W	M		200KF1X	Linear Chirp

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