Attachment radhaz

This document pretains to SES-LIC-19991019-02422 for License on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESLIC1999101902422_129496

                                   RF Radiation Hazard Study


         The near-field power density of the 5.4-meter earth station antenna proposed in this
application has been calculated as 0.174 mW/cm2. This exhibit confirms that the flux density
level is well within 5% of the maximum safe limits of 5 mW/cm2 for occupational/controlled
access in all calculated regions and within the recommended limit in the region between the main
reflector and sub reflector. In addition, the general population will not have access to the
transmitting site. In the event workers or other authorized personnel enter the restricted area,
appropriate measures shall be taken to limit RF energy exposure, including the termination of
transmissions.

Site

        The antenna is placed in an open field adjacent to an existing building. The antenna site is
part of a large facility which is encompassed by an existing eight-foot high perimeter chain-link
fence topped with barbed wire. The shortest distance between the perimeter fence and the
antenna is approximately 400 feet. An additional eight-foot chain link security fence is installed
immediately surrounding the antenna. Access is controlled by armed guards and turnstiles
requiring a badge and pass code at all entrances to the facility. The general population does not
have access to the transmitting site.

        Because of the site location, any antenna used for NGSO satellite communications must
point in northerly and/or southerly directions. The general pointing directions of the proposed
antenna is away from residences and other occupied structures, including the adjacent building
where employees are located. Radiation exposure is minimized by software, which disables the
transmitting capability below a predetermined elevation angle. The transmitter is enabled at a
minimum of 5 degrees elevation, ensuring transmissions will radiate in an upward direction. The
height of the antenna in addition to transmitting at 5 degrees or greater elevation makes it
impossible for individuals to be within the radiation beam.

Occupational/Controlled Access

        Access to the antenna is controlled via the locked fence surrounding the antenna. If work
is performed on the antenna structure itself, transmission power is terminated until the work is
complete and the restoration of power does not pose a threat to workers. Site personnel are not
permitted to repair, maintain, or approach the proposed antenna while transmitting.




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Document Created: 2000-03-07 13:16:37
Document Modified: 2000-03-07 13:16:37

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