Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Virginia Tech Applied Reseacrh Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Mike
Last Name:
Smith
Phone Number:
5404438577 x329
Title:
Sr. Systems Engineer
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:
2017-11-07 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Glenn Michael Smith
Title of Applicant (if any):
Sr. Systems Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The intended device operates in the 433 MHz band and exceeds limits for low power unlicensed operation. While compliant with Part 97 regulations, this device is being operated under a research contract (monetary compensation), and therefore Part 97 rules do not apply.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WL9XZN
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Two transceivers will operate as low power, low rate, crosslink communications radios aboard high altitude balloons. The transceivers will send periodic bursts every 10 seconds between the balloons to exchange information in order to characterize the crosslink communications channel.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Semtech
Equipment 1 Model Number
SX1231
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Two transceivers will operate as low power, low rate, crosslink communications radios aboard high altitude balloons. The transceivers will send periodic bursts every 10 seconds between the balloons to exchange information in order to characterize the crosslink communications channel. The antenna will be fixed to a high altitude balloon operating at 50,000ft to 68,000ft, above commercial aviation cruising altitudes. During payload ascent/descent an ADS-B transponder will be active notifying aircraft in the vicinity of the balloon/payload position. The operations team is in close communications with FAA representatives during critical phases of the flight.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation