Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
WaveSense
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Byron
Last Name:
Stanley
Phone Number:
6179020321
Title:
CTO / Frequency Administrator
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:
2019-01-27 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Byron M Stanley
Title of Applicant (if any):
WaveSense Frequency Coordinator
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This is a precautionary request to extend our current experimental STA license to complete development of our part 15 compliant system. WaveSense is working on a new autonomous vehicle lanekeeping safety sensor that works in snow and fog and where current approaches fail. It may also improve current lanekeeping failure rates by several orders of magnitude when integrated even in clear weather conditions. Specifically, this sensor is a new type of ground penetrating radar (Localizing GPR) developed by MIT Lincoln Laboratory and licensed for commercial use by WaveSense. The resulting lives saved and injuries prevented may be significant. As testing is required to determine if any modifications are viable for localization, we at WaveSense, including the former PI of the MIT Lincoln Laboratory Program, are asking for a limited duration commercial focused STA to test the current Localizing GPR system and develop an FCC part 15 compliant version of the system for broad scale automotive safety use.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WN9XAP
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
WaveSense or MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Equipment 1 Model Number
Experimental
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
This operation will focus on testing and developing the first FCC part 15 compliant variant of the Localizing GPR system. This is a precautionary extension request to enable completion of this task. This operation will focus on testing and developing the first FCC part 15 compliant variant of the Localizing GPR system. Operation of the current - above part 15 - system will be required in order to develop a functional sub-part 15 system. Testing will include driving on roadways in a range of conditions to test modifications to the radar antenna and transceiver. Operations may involve a contracted partner organization as appropriate.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation