Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Carlos
Last Name:
Nalda
Phone Number:
(202- 626-6659
Title:
Attorney
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:
2009-11-16 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Anita Kartic
Title of Applicant (if any):
Director, eXConnect Regulatory
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) requests an experimental special temporary authorization (STA) for 180 days to conduct ground testing in support of Panasonic?s Global Communications Suite (GCS), featuring the ?eXConnect? Ku-band aeronautical mobile-satellite service (AMSS) system for off-board connectivity for wireless communications links for transmit portable devices (T-PEDs), such as cellular phones and Wi-Fi enabled laptop computers. Authority is sought for two types of testing: (1) conduct electromagnetic interference (EMI) ground testing to examine the potential for interference to airplane avionics and communications from passenger-carried T-PEDs; and (2) conduct ground testing of picocell systems operating with an aircraft cabin for enabling GSM phone communications for passengers and crew. The T-PED EMI testing is being conducted to support Federal Aeronautics Administration (FAA) certification of Panasonic?s aircraft wireless connectivity systems and associated equipment; specifically, to show that such devices do not interfere with critical aircraft avionics systems. In conjunction with its partners, Panasonic desires to test picocell systems for eventual authorization and operation aboard aircraft registered and operating in the United States. The purpose of the proposed tests is to verify and evaluate the effectiveness of the operation and equipment of the picocell systems. Also see the attached narrative statement.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WE9XDS
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
AeroMobile
Equipment 1 Model Number
TBD
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
4
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
It is the case that passengers are bringing onboard many types of personal communications (or transmit portable devices - T-PEDs) devices, whether they be mobile phones, Wi-Fi enabled laptop computers, and the like. The prevalence of these devices is only going to continue to proliferate. It is therefore critical that the potential for interference to aircraft avionics and communications from the use of these devices onboard be ascertained. The results of the T-PED EMI tests will be used for certification of Panasonic?s aircraft wireless connectivity and associated equipment by the FAA. Picocell systems offer the potential to permit wireless communications while onboard aircraft, while at the same time avoiding potential interference into terrestrial wireless networks. The results of the proposed picocell system tests will provide important data on the system?s operational and equipment effectiveness. Also see the attached narrative statement.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation