University of Michigan

1115-EX-ST-2016

Status: Denied/Dismissed

WK9XFY
2016-09-26

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Response	Correspondence	2016-07-27
E-Mail generated [Jul 27 2016]	Correspondence	2016-07-27
E-Mail generated [Jul 27 2016]	Correspondence	2016-07-27
Dismissal Without Prejudice generated [Sep 26 2016]	Correspondence	2016-09-26
ODAR	Text Documents	2016-08-09
Cost Recovery	Text Documents	2016-08-09
NTIA Additional Fields	Text Documents	2016-07-27
Preliminary Design Review Data Package	Text Documents	2016-08-09
IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination	Text Documents	2016-08-09
IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination	Text Documents	2016-08-09
Response	Correspondence	2016-07-27
E-Mail generated [Jul 27 2016]	Correspondence	2016-07-27
E-Mail generated [Jul 27 2016]	Correspondence	2016-07-27
Dismissal Without Prejudice generated [Sep 26 2016]	Correspondence	2016-09-26
ODAR	Text Documents	2016-08-09
Cost Recovery	Text Documents	2016-08-09
NTIA Additional Fields	Text Documents	2016-07-27
Preliminary Design Review Data Package	Text Documents	2016-08-09
IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination	Text Documents	2016-08-09
IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination	Text Documents	2016-08-09

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

University of Michigan

Address

Attention:	Aaron Ridley
Street Address:	2455 Hayward St
P.O. Box:
City:	Ann Arbor
State:	MI
Zip Code:	48103
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: Ketcham
First Name: Jacob
Title: Systems Engineering Intern
Phone Number: 6162042587

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
An STA is necessary for licensed ground station communication with two CubeSats flying scientific instruments in low earth orbit.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

These two spacecraft are part of a constellation of satellites which will measure how the thermospheric and ionospheric density changes in the auroral zone across multiple spatial and temporal scales in the hope of determining the dynamics and propagation of high latitude effects to the equatorial zone. This mission is a unique opportunity to measure the dynamics of the lower thermosphere and ionosphere with a variety of sensors spread.

Information

Callsign:	WK9XFY
Class of Station:	FX MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	12/01/2016
Operation End Date:	04/30/2017

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:
Astronautical Development, LLC	Li-1 Radio	1	No
University of Michigan	Indigo 1.0	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):	Aaron Ridley
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date:	2016-07-20 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Ann Arbor	Michigan	North 42 17 36	West 83 42 43

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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 16.20
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 276.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 1.50
(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: The antenna is very near various roof elements. There are exhaust hoods and roof structures that are above this antenna. It does not pose a concern for any aircraft.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	437.48500000- MHz	FX	100.000000 W 2.400000 kW	P		10K0F1D	9600 bps GMSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North	West	Nongeostationary

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: none

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	436.39000000- MHz	MO	1.000000 W 1.000000 W	P		10K0F1D	9600 bps GMSK

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