Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
University of Dayton Research Institute
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Wicks
Phone Number:
(315) 436-0271
Title:
Research 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:
2017-12-13 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Steven Schafer
Title of Applicant (if any):
Senior Systems Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
UDRI is developing new first responder tracking technology using frequency shifted 420-449.9 mhz band radio signals. The technology will allow tracking accuracy and effectiveness that overcomes problems with GPS technology and saves firefighters lives. An STA is required in order to allow for testing of the prototypes of the new products using the technology. The prototypes are not for sale.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Experimental
Equipment 1 Model Number
none
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
6
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The purpose of the new technology is to provide for a tracking system using a transmitter, a frequency shifting transponder (beacon) that reflects back the transmitted signal, and a receiver/locator which receives the signal for processsing and conversion into the user interface format.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation