Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Brian
Last Name:
Shreve
Phone Number:
703-948-8545
Title:
OV-3 Program Manager
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:
2002-08-28 17:57:40.253
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Michael J. Boone
Title of Applicant (if any):
OrbView Ground Station Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Current satellite license is for on-orbit transmitting only, does not allow temporary ground testing transmissions. The file number for the satellite is 83-SAT-P/LA-98(2) and the station call is S2348. The purpose is to test the OrbView-3 spacecraft compatibility with the existing Dulles ground station at the two spacecraft frequencies of 8190 MHz and 401.5 MHz.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WB9XRL
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Current satellite license is for on-orbit transmitting only, does not allow temporary ground testing transmissions. The file number for the satellite is 83-SAT-P/LA-98(2) and the station call is S2348.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The purpose is to test the OrbView-3 spacecraft compatibility with the existing Dulles ground station at the two spacecraft frequencies of 8190 MHz and 401.5 MHz.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Orbital
Equipment 1 Model Number
OV-3 Satellite
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Test of OrbView-3 spacecraft compatibility with ground station.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation