Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Rice University
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Ryan
Last Name:
Guerra
Phone Number:
(315) 857-7693
Title:
Mr.
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:
2014-08-12 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Ryan E Guerra
Title of Applicant (if any):
Mr.
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA is required to demonstrate the performance of a new software defined radio platform developed by Rice University researchers. The demonstration will be given at a conference which will take place in Hawaii from September 5th to September 15th, 2014. As the duration of the demonstration is less than 6 months, we are applying for an STA.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WH9XVC
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
This is a demonstration of an experimental software defined radio platform designed and built by Rice University researchers to enable telecommunications experimentation in the unlicensed TV-band white spaces. This experiment will demonstrate and test over-the-air transmission and reception of high-speed wireless video and data in a highly challenging urban deployment scenario. The goal of this demonstration is to test the utility of the developed system and measure its performance for the purpose of further refinement of the technology and experimental collaboration with researchers. These results and a demonstration of the capabilities of this experimental platform will be available to the public and motivate further research in this area. The hardware being tested was developed under NSF grants CNS-1314822, CNS-1126478, CNS-1012831. A state-of-the-art communications and research platform developed using state-of-the art components and design techniques, the submitted radio devices are intended to enable spectrum sharing on any channel and utilizing any modulation type. This radio system is part of an ongoing research effort to improve the efficiency and utilization of new radio access technologies and similar equipment or facilities do not currently exist. This demonstration and test is critical to the ongoing development of enabling technologies and techniques. Furthermore, this demonstration at a conference for wireless technology research will increase awareness of the platform and foster scientific discussion and inquiry.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Volo Wireless LLC
Equipment 1 Model Number
WURC Rev D
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
10
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To test and demonstrate experimental software defined radio platform. This is a demonstration of an experimental software defined radio platform designed and built by Rice University researchers to enable telecommunications experimentation in the unlicensed TV-band white spaces. This experiment will demonstrate and test over-the-air transmission and reception of high-speed wireless video and data in a highly challenging urban deployment scenario. The goal of this demonstration is to test the utility of the developed system and measure its performance for the purpose of further refinement of the technology and experimental collaboration with researchers. These results and a demonstration of the capabilities of this experimental platform will be available to the public and motivate further research in this area. The hardware being tested was developed under NSF grants CNS-1314822, CNS-1126478, CNS-1012831. A state-of-the-art communications and research platform developed using state-of-the art components and design techniques, the submitted radio devices are intended to enable spectrum sharing on any channel and utilizing any modulation type. This radio system is part of an ongoing research effort to improve the efficiency and utilization of new radio access technologies and similar equipment or facilities do not currently exist. This demonstration and test is critical to the ongoing development of enabling technologies and techniques. Furthermore, this demonstration at a conference for wireless technology research will increase awareness of the platform and foster scientific discussion and inquiry.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation