Experimental Licensing System

0178-EX-ST-2021

University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory - TAPIR Lab

Experimental Licensing System filing 0178-EX-ST-2021 submitted by University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory - TAPIR Lab.

Filing overview

StatusGrant Expired Due to New License
Call signWR9XQO
Date filed2021-02-05
Status date2021-03-09
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Michael Christoffersen
City:
Tucson
E-Mail Address:
mchristo@email.arizona.edu
State:
AZ
Street Address:
1629 E University Blvd
Zip Code:
85721

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory - TAPIR Lab

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Christoffersen
Phone Number:
2106068791
Title:
Research Specialist

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:
2021-02-05 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Michael Christoffersen

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We would like to test a airborne radar sounder which would emit from 1.65 MHz to 7.5 MHz.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WR9XQO
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We would like to test a airborne radar sounder which would emit from 1.25 MHz to 7.5 MHz.

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
The purpose of the operation is to measure the thickness of glaciers in southern Alaska with an airborne radar.

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
04/10/2021

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
University of Arizona TAPIR Lab
Equipment 1 Model Number
ARES-1
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
The purpose of the operation is to measure the thickness of glaciers in southern Alaska with an airborne radar. The antenna will be airborne while transmitting, flights would be draped over topography at about 300 meters above ground level.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
06/10/2021
Operation Start Date:
03/15/2021

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
800.00
StateRadius of Operation
New1.250000003.75000000MO2000.000000600.0000002M50Linear FM
New1.650000003.75000000MO2000.000000600.0000002M10Q3NLinear FM
New2.500000007.50000000MO2000.000000600.0000005M00Linear FM
New2.500000007.50000000MO2000.000000600.0000005M00Q3NLinear FM

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
North WestSouthern Alaska
North 61 26 0 West 142 55 0McCarthy, Alaska 1000 ft AGL800.00

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2021-03-09GrantGrant Generated [Mar 9 2021]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS0178-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:40:06Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrant Expired Due to New LicenseELS 0178-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:40:06
Applicant NameUniversity of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory - TAPIR LabELS 0178-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:40:06
Call SignWR9XQOELS 0178-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:40:06
Receipt Date2021-02-05ELS 0178-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:40:06
Status Date2021-03-09ELS 0178-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:40:06

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Mar 9 2021]Correspondence2021-03-09Available
correspondence w Applicant rev2Correspondence2021-02-23Available
E-Mail generated [Feb 23 2021]Correspondence2021-02-23Available
E-Mail generated [Feb 23 2021]Correspondence2021-02-23Available
Applicant ResponseCorrespondence2021-02-23Available
E-Mail generated [Feb 16 2021]Correspondence2021-02-16Available
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