Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
David
Last Name:
DeTroye
Phone Number:
703 404 6549
Title:
RF Test Engineer
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:
2005-05-05 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
David J. DeTroye
Title of Applicant (if any):
RF Test Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Orbital would like to conduct testing of L-band communication system for a commercial satellite program. The test will occur over a limited time frame for a specific program. All test will be conducted inside their facilities in Dulles, VA The tests involve performance verification of the spacecrafts L-band communication sub-systems. Specifically, the L5-band (1176.45 MHZ) and the L1-band (1575.42) down link systems will be tested. All tests will occur within Orbitals facility, which consists of a completely enclosed metal building and will include anechoic material in the testing area.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WC9XBB
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
05/01/2005
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Alcatel
Equipment 1 Model Number
S523-PF5621-02
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Alcatel
Equipment 2 Model Number
S523-PF5621-01
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Test of satellite telecommunications systems inside shielded facility.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation