Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Robert
Last Name:
Guseman
Phone Number:
410-910-7828
Title:
Senior Contracts 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:
2020-01-13 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Robert G Guseman
Title of Applicant (if any):
Senior Contract Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Microsoft plans to conduct a competitive prototype evaluation of a security solution prior to the FCC license application approval. One potential solution is the Rohde and Schwarz Quick Personal Scanner (QPS 201). R&S USA Inc (R&S) has previously commenced with the FCC Certification process and is awaiting responses from the FCC regarding the process. R&S believes it has a viable and effective solution to the Microsoft need; however will be unable to participate without an STA. Final authorization/certification of the FCC Certification for the device is estimated to be sometime towards the end of the second quarter of 2020. Without the STA, R&S will be unable to compete for the Microsoft opportunity.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WP9XYX
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Address
City:
Westminster
P.O. Box:
21157
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Microsoft plans to conduct a competitive prototype evaluation of a security solution prior to the FCC license application has been approved. One potential solution is the Rohde and Schwartz Quick Personal Scanner (QPS 201). R&S USA Inc (R&S) has previously commenced with the FCC Certification process and is awaiting responses from the FCC regarding the process. R&S believes it has a very viable and effective solution to the Microsoft need; however will be unable to participate without an STA. Final authorization/certification of the FCC Certification for the device is estimated to be sometime in towards the end second quarter of 2020. Without the STA, RSA will be unable to complete for the Microsoft opportunity.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The R&S®QPS 201 is a millimeter wave security scanner that automatically detects potentially dangerous items carried on the body or in clothing. It consists of a flat panel with 3,008 transmitter/receiver pairs that emit extremely low-power millimeter waves in very short succession. Persons being scanned stand squarely between the panels as if facing a mirror, holding their arms slightly away from their bodies. The detection software uses machine-trained algorithms to search for conspicuous objects of all material types. The scanner searches for anomalies indicating unusual objects rather than for certain items, enabling it to discover unknown and new threats. Microsoft intends to evaluate the effectiveness of the scanner device within a vestibule together with other security equipment to create a self-service physical security gate. The QPS 201 device has been deployed in Europe and Canada to thwart terrorism and other security matters.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH&Co. KG
Equipment 1 Model Number
QPS201
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The RS QPS 201 is a millimeter wave security scanner that automatically detects potentially dangerous items carried on the body or in clothing. The R&S®QPS 201 is a millimeter wave security scanner that automatically detects potentially dangerous items carried on the body or in clothing. It consists of a flat panel with 3,008 transmitter/receiver pairs that emit extremely low-power millimeter waves in very short succession. Persons being scanned stand squarely between the panels as if facing a mirror, holding their arms slightly away from their bodies. The detection software uses machine-trained algorithms to search for conspicuous objects of all material types. The scanner searches for anomalies indicating unusual objects rather than for certain items, enabling it to discover unknown and new threats. Microsoft intends to evaluate the effectiveness of the scanner device within a vestibule together with other security equipment to create a self-service physical security gate. The QPS 201 device has been deployed in Europe and Canada to thwart terrorism and other security matters.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation