ViaSat, Inc.

0090-EX-ST-2007

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WC9XVO
2007-03-22

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

DescriptionCategoryDate
AmendmentCorrespondence2007-02-23
Point of ContactCorrespondence2007-03-09
Antenna AmendmentCorrespondence2007-03-14
Additional InformationCorrespondence2007-02-20
RadHazText Documents2007-02-12
A2C2S MemoText Documents2007-02-14
Expedite RequestText Documents2007-02-14
Expedite RequestText Documents2007-02-14
STA Just and DiscrText Documents2007-02-12
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  ViaSat, Inc.

Address
Attention: Daryl T. Hunter, P.E.
Street Address: 6155 El Camino Real
P.O. Box:
City: Carlsbad
State: CA
Zip Code: 92009
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: Hunter
First Name: Daryl
Title: Sr. Systems Engineer
Phone Number: 760-476-2583

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
ViaSat, Inc. (ViaSat) respectfully requests EXPEDITED PROCESSING of its request for special temporary authority (STA). ViaSat is scheduled to test a particular mobile earth station antenna that will be installed on U.S. Army helicopters that are being readied for deployment to the Middle East region. The Army Aviation Command & Control Systems (A2C2S) program has adopted ViaSat’s ArcLight Ku band Spread Spectrum technology and has already performed validation testing on a Blackhawk helicopter during late 2006. The final stages of this program require the installation of ArcLight equipment on two helicopters that will be deployed by the 82nd Airborne division as soon as possible. This installation, however, cannot be tested without access to ViaSat’s experimental test site. ViaSat expects to receive a letter to the Commission from A2C2S describing its urgent need to conduct testing using this ViaSat experimental facility. ViaSat will submit this letter separately. The public interest will be served by grant of this STA because ViaSat would be authorized to continue operations of the ArcLight test facility for critical military applications. Please see attached letter.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Testing mobile earth station antenna that will be installed on U.S. Army helicopters deployed to the Middle East region. ViaSat is scheduled to test a particular mobile earth station antenna that will be installed on U.S. Army helicopters deployed to the Middle East region. ViaSat routinely used the ArcLight test facility to perform acceptance tests for other U.S. government and military users. Please see attached letter.

Information
Callsign: WC9XVO
Class of Station: MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 03/22/2007
Operation End Date: 08/27/2007

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
ViaSat Arclight Hub 1 No
ViaSat Arclight ST 12 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): Daryl T. Hunter
Title of Applicant (if any): Sr. Systems Engineer
Date: 2007-02-12 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Carlsbad California North  33  7  35 West  117  16  30 San Diego, CA, at a maximum altitude of 1550 meters 80.50
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:   0.30
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   155.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   49.00
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 14000.00000000-14500.00000000 MHz MO 50.000000 W 6.000000 MW P 36M0G7D 7 Mbit/s QPSK
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Miami Florida North  25  55  2 West  80  13  30 Miami, FL, at a maximum altitude of 1550 meters 80.50
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 14000.00000000-14500.00000000 MHz MO 50.000000 W 6.000000 MW P 36M0G7D QPSK DSSS
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
ARLINGTON Virginia North  38  56  0 West  77  3  0 Arlington, VA, at a maximum altitude of 1550 meters 80.50
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:   0.30
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   155.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   49.00
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 14000.00000000-14500.00000000 MHz MO N/A 35.000000 kW P 36M0G7D 7 Mbit/s QPSK
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
FORT EUSTIS Virginia North  37  2  0 West  76  4  0 Fort Eustis, VA, at a maximum altitude of 1550 meters 80.50
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:   0.30
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   155.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   49.00
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 14000.00000000-14500.00000000 MHz MO N/A 35.000000 kW P 36M0G7D 7 Mbit/s QPSK
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Tampa Florida North  27  51  14 West  82  30  18 Tampa, FL, at a maximum altitude of 1550 meters 160.00
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 14000.00000000-14500.00000000 MHz MO 50.000000 W 35.000000 kW P 36M0G7D QPSK DSSS

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