Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Capella Space Corp.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Gordon
Last Name:
Farquharson
Phone Number:
2062097468
Title:
Director of Radar Systems
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:
2020-02-04 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Gordon Farquharson
Title of Applicant (if any):
Director of Radar Systems
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA covers testing of an experimental radar in an aircraft test. The radar is for a satellite system, but a short airborne test is needed to test the custom electronics. The spacecraft radar operation is covered by a separate FCC filing (0066-EX-CN-2018).
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WQ9XEH
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The radar will periodically transmit short bursts of electromagnetic waves towards the ground. Reflected versions of these bursts will be recorded by the radar and stored for post-processing. This operation will occur over the area in which the aircraft operates. The nominal height above ground (AGL) of the aircraft will be 6500 ft.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
03/01/2020
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Capella Space Corp.
Equipment 1 Model Number
ARTB-M001
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The radar will periodically transmit short bursts of electromagnetic waves towards the ground. The nominal height above ground (AGL) of the aircraft will be 6500 ft. Reflected versions of these bursts will be recorded by the radar and stored for post-processing. This operation will occur over the area in which the aircraft operates. The nominal height above ground (AGL) of the aircraft will be 6500 ft.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation