Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Microsoft Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Ranveer
Last Name:
Chandra
Phone Number:
4257067034
Title:
Principal Researcher
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:
2016-11-02 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Michael Daum
Title of Applicant (if any):
Director, Technology Policy, CELA
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
STA is required for airborne operation of a Wi-Fi router attached to the exterior of a general aviation aircraft. Microsoft recognizes that the Commission has certified the equipment of one provider for such operations over a portion of the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Nevertheless, given that we are unclear regarding certain aspects of air-to-ground communications in the 2.4 GHz ISM band, we thought it best to request an STA.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WK9XOV
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The proposed testing would collect data necessary to develop channel models for air-to-ground operations in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Additionally, the testing will examine various techniques that might minimize the potential for the air-to-ground link to disrupt Wi-Fi communications on the ground in the area surrounding the ground station.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Microsoft
Equipment 1 Model Number
Surface 4
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Radio Labs, Inc.
Equipment 2 Model Number
02 Wind
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The proposed testing would collect data necessary to develop channel models for air-to-ground operations in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The proposed testing would collect data necessary to develop channel models for air-to-ground operations in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Additionally, the testing will examine various techniques that might minimize the potential for the air-to-ground link to disrupt Wi-Fi communications on the ground in the area surrounding the ground station. (1) The aircraft will be manned. (2) The maximum height of the antenna during transmission is 14,000 feet.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation