Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Aurora Flight Sciences
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Thomas
Last Name:
Washington
Phone Number:
(703) 369-3633
Title:
Director of Flight Operations
Special Temporary Authority application - Certification
Applicant 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.
Date:
2016-08-24 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Thomas Washington
Title of Applicant (if any):
Director of Flight Operations
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Air to ground transmissions are required to for short-term operation of aircraft systems in support of OCEARCH research. The timing is based on natural migration/feeding habits of the species under investigation. As such, notification times for peak observation are short, generally less than 60 days. OCEARCH is a recognized world leader in generating critical scientific data related to tracking (telemetry) and biological studies of keystone marine species such as great white sharks, in conjunction with conservation outreach and education at a measurable global scale. OCEARCH shares real-time data through OCEARCH’s Global Shark Tracker, inspires current and future generations of explorers, scientists, and stewards of the ocean, and enables leading researchers and institutions to generate previously unattainable data. OCEARCH has completed 22 expeditions as of September 2015; by 2016, a total of 26 will be completed.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WK9XJT
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
ViaSat
Equipment 1 Model Number
Enerlinks III
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To provide command, control and data transmission between sensor equipped aircraft and OCEARCH vessel. This RF link will provide real-time data (primarily video) to support location and tracking of marine species.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation