University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

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:	10/15/2003
Operation End Date:	04/15/2004

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
WERA RADAR	fcr-312	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):	Thomas M. Cook
Title of Applicant (if any):	Research Associate
Date:	2004-04-28 12:15:13.5

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

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