Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Robert Bosch LLC
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Christopher
Last Name:
Imlay
Phone Number:
3013845525
Title:
Communications Counsel
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:
2018-09-26 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Michael Mahler
Title of Applicant (if any):
Technical Standardization and Regulatory Affairs
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
A new Gateway system for Smart Agriculture incorporating LTE technology and bluetooth technology is not yet certified as a composite system and an STA is necessary for in-field testing of the system. This application is a first extension of a prior STA, WN9XAG) that expires October 29, 2018. A single, three-month extension is needed to complete testing. Please see narrative exhibit.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WN9XME
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Bosch
Equipment 1 Model Number
none
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
60
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Deployment of sensors in orchards to collect information about the health of the trees. Data transmitted to gateway via Bluetooth for upload via LTE to the Cloud. Please see attached narrative exhibit.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation