Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Scientific Applications and Research Associates, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Jeffrey
Last Name:
Yowell
Phone Number:
719-302-3117
Title:
Scientist
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:
2018-08-23 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Jeffrey S. Yowell
Title of Applicant (if any):
Scientist
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We will be conducting an RF coupling experiment over a broad range of frequencies. This requires illumination of a facility with low power RF signals and conducting measurements throughout to see how the signal propagates. This is a unique opportunity to test for nuclear survivability of critical grid infrastructure. This is only possible due to the DOD/DHS being allowed to test a power generation station that is being decommissioned. There is a small window of opportunity in which this is going to be allowed to occur and we would like to take advantage of this.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WN9XJC
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
We try to identify the susceptibility of power systems through RF coupling to conductors running through the facility. This is to determine if the systems are at risk from lightning, solar sub-storms, or other possible threats.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
10/17/2018
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
SARA, Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
LgLogPeriohtdic
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
SARA, Inc
Equipment 2 Model Number
LgLoop
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Amplifier Research
Equipment 3 Model Number
50WD1000
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 4 Experimental
No
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
Agilent/Keysight
Equipment 4 Model Number
5061B
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 5 Experimental
No
Equipment 5 Manufacturer
Rohde and Schwarz
Equipment 5 Model Number
SMA-100A
Equipment 5 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
RF coupling experiment over a broad range of frequencies. The testing will include a CW immersion of the site. The signal will be originated from a signal generator and amplified through a commercially available amplifier. The transmitting antennas is a combination loop and log-periodic to ensure proper illumination. A specific set of frequencies will be stepped through with an approximate dwell time of 40ms at each frequency. The specific transmitting frequency is narrow band an is not modulated. We try to identify the susceptibility of power systems through RF coupling to conductors running through the facility. This is to determine if the systems are at risk from lightning, solar sub-storms, or other possible threats.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation