Attachment RadHaz Reports

This document pretains to SES-LIC-20120228-00223 for License on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESLIC2012022800223_940812

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 1 of 20 Analysis of Non-Ionizing Radiation for a 3.5-Meter Earth Station System This report analyzes the non-ionizing radiation levels for a 3.5-meter earth station system. The analysis and calculations performed in this report comply with the methods described in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin, No. 65 first published in 1985 and revised in 1997 in Edition 97-01. The radiation safety limits used in the analysis are in conformance with the FCC R&O 96-326. Bulletin No. 65 and the FCC R&O specifies that there are two separate tiers of exposure limits that are dependant on the situation in which the exposure takes place and/or the status of the individuals who are subject to the exposure. The Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits for persons in a General Population/Uncontrolled environment are shown in Table 1. The General Population/Uncontrolled MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of thirty minutes or less. The MPE limits for persons in an Occupational/Controlled environment are shown in Table 2. The Occupational MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of six minutes or less. The purpose of the analysis described in this report is to determine the power flux density levels of the earth station in the far-field, near-field, transition region, between the subreflector or feed and main reflector surface, at the main reflector surface, and between the antenna edge and the ground and to compare these levels to the specified MPEs. Table 1. Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm2) 30-300 0.2 300-1500 Frequency (MHz)*(0.8/1200) 1500-100,000 1.0 Table 2. Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm2) 30-300 1.0 300-1500 Frequency (MHz)*(4.0/1200) 1500-100,000 5.0 Table 3. Formulas and Parameters Used for Determining Power Flux Densities Parameter Symbol Formula Value Units Antenna Diameter D Input 3.5 m Antenna Surface Area Asurface π D2 / 4 9.62 m2 Subreflector Diameter Dsr Input 36.5 cm Area of Subreflector Asr π Dsr 2/4 1044.63 cm2 Frequency F Input 14250 MHz Wavelength λ 300 / F 0.021053 m Transmit Power P Input 400.00 W Antenna Gain (dBi) Ges Input 52.3 dBi Antenna Gain (factor) G 10Ges/10 169824.4 n/a Pi π Constant 3.1415927 n/a Antenna Efficiency η Gλ2/(π2D2) 0.62 n/a

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 2 of 20 1. Far Field Distance Calculation The distance to the beginning of the far field can be determined from the following equation: Distance to the Far Field Region Rff = 0.60 D2 / λ (1) = 349.1 m The maximum main beam power density in the far field can be determined from the following equation: On-Axis Power Density in the Far Field Sff = G P / (4 π Rff 2) (2) = 44.349 W/m2 = 4.435 mW/cm2 2. Near Field Calculation Power flux density is considered to be at a maximum value throughout the entire length of the defined Near Field region. The region is contained within a cylindrical volume having the same diameter as the antenna. Past the boundary of the Near Field region, the power density from the antenna decreases linearly with respect to increasing distance. The distance to the end of the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Extent of the Near Field Rnf = D2 / (4 λ) (3) = 145.5 m The maximum power density in the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Near Field Power Density Snf = 16.0 η P / (π D2) (4) = 103.531 W/m2 = 10.353 mW/cm2 3. Transition Region Calculation The Transition region is located between the Near and Far Field regions. The power density begins to decrease linearly with increasing distance in the Transition region. While the power density decreases inversely with distance in the Transition region, the power density decreases inversely with the square of the distance in the Far Field region. The maximum power density in the Transition region will not exceed that calculated for the Near Field region. The power density calculated in Section 1 is the highest power density the antenna can produce in any of the regions away from the antenna. The power density at a distance Rt can be determined from the following equation: Transition Region Power Density St = Snf Rnf / Rt (5) = 10.353 mW/cm2

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 3 of 20 4. Region between the Main Reflector and the Subreflector Transmissions from the feed assembly are directed toward the subreflector surface, and are reflected back toward the main reflector. The most common feed assemblies are waveguide flanges, horns or subreflectors. The energy between the subreflector and the reflector surfaces can be calculated by determining the power density at the subreflector surface. This can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Subreflector Ssr = 4000 P / Asr (6) = 1531.647 mW/cm2 5. Main Reflector Region The power density in the main reflector is determined in the same manner as the power density at the subreflector. The area is now the area of the main reflector aperture and can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Main Reflector Surface Ssurface = 4 P / Asurface (7) = 166.301 W/m2 = 16.630 mW/cm2 6. Region between the Main Reflector and the Ground Assuming uniform illumination of the reflector surface, the power density between the antenna and the ground can be determined from the following equation: Power Density between Reflector and Ground Sg = P / Asurface (8) = 41.575 W/m2 = 4.158 mW/cm2

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 4 of 20 7. Summary of Calculations Table 4. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Uncontrolled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Level Region (mW/cm2) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Rff = 349.1 m) Sff 4.435 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (Rnf = 145.5 m) Snf 10.353 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Rnf < Rt < Rff) St 10.353 Potential Hazard 4. Between Main Reflector and Ssr 1531.647 Potential Hazard Subreflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurface 16.630 Potential Hazard 6. Between Main Reflector and Ground Sg 4.158 Potential Hazard Table 5. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Controlled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Region Level (mW/cm2) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Rff = 349.1 m) Sff 4.435 Satisfies FCC MPE 2. Near Field (Rnf = 145.5 m) Snf 10.353 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Rnf < Rt < Rff) St 10.353 Potential Hazard 4. Between Main Reflector and Ssr 1531.647 Potential Hazard Subreflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurface 16.630 Potential Hazard 6. Between Main Reflector and Ground Sg 4.158 Satisfies FCC MPE It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the public and operational personnel are not exposed to harmful levels of radiation. 8. Conclusions Based on the above analysis it is concluded that the FCC MPE guidelines have been exceeded (or met) in the regions of Table 4 and 5. The applicant proposes to comply with the MPE limits by one or more of the following methods. Radiation hazard signs will be posted while this earth station is in operation. Due to the remote and secure location of the proposed earth station antenna at the Brewster Teleport, the area of operation around the antenna will be limited to those that have knowledge of the potential for radiation exposure. The applicant will ensure that no buildings or other obstacles will be in the areas that exceed the MPE levels.

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 5 of 20 Means of Compliance Controlled Areas The earth station’s operational staff will not have access to the areas that exceed the MPE levels while the earth station is in operation. The transmitters will be turned off during antenna maintenance The applicant agrees to abide by the conditions specified in Condition 5208 provided below: Condition 5208 - The licensee shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the antenna does not create potential exposure of humans to radiofrequency radiation in excess of the FCC exposure limits defined in 47 CFR 1.1307(b) and 1.1310 wherever such exposures might occur. Measures must be taken to ensure compliance with limits for both occupational/controlled exposure and for general population/uncontrolled exposure, as defined in these rule sections. Compliance can be accomplished in most cases by appropriate restrictions such as fencing. Requirements for restrictions can be determined by predictions based on calculations, modeling or by field measurements. The FCC's OET Bulletin 65 (available on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) provides information on predicting exposure levels and on methods for ensuring compliance, including the use of warning and alerting signs and protective equipment for worker. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM THE TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE RADIATION HAZARD REPORT, AND THAT IT IS COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. BY: _ Gary K. Edwards Senior Manager COMSEARCH 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard Ashburn, VA 20147 DATED: February 27, 2012

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 6 of 20 Analysis of Non-Ionizing Radiation for a 3.7-Meter Earth Station System This report analyzes the non-ionizing radiation levels for a 3.7-meter earth station system. The analysis and calculations performed in this report comply with the methods described in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin, No. 65 first published in 1985 and revised in 1997 in Edition 97-01. The radiation safety limits used in the analysis are in conformance with the FCC R&O 96-326. Bulletin No. 65 and the FCC R&O specifies that there are two separate tiers of exposure limits that are dependant on the situation in which the exposure takes place and/or the status of the individuals who are subject to the exposure. The Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits for persons in a General Population/Uncontrolled environment are shown in Table 1. The General Population/Uncontrolled MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of thirty minutes or less. The MPE limits for persons in an Occupational/Controlled environment are shown in Table 2. The Occupational MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of six minutes or less. The purpose of the analysis described in this report is to determine the power flux density levels of the earth station in the far-field, near-field, transition region, between the subreflector or feed and main reflector surface, at the main reflector surface, and between the antenna edge and the ground and to compare these levels to the specified MPEs. Table 1. Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm2) 30-300 0.2 300-1500 Frequency (MHz)*(0.8/1200) 1500-100,000 1.0 Table 2. Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm2) 30-300 1.0 300-1500 Frequency (MHz)*(4.0/1200) 1500-100,000 5.0 Table 3. Formulas and Parameters Used for Determining Power Flux Densities Parameter Symbol Formula Value Units Antenna Diameter D Input 3.7 m Antenna Surface Area Asurface π D2 / 4 10.75 m2 Subreflector Diameter Dsr Input 37.0 cm Area of Subreflector Asr π Dsr 2/4 1075.21 cm2 Frequency F Input 14250 MHz Wavelength λ 300 / F 0.021053 m Transmit Power P Input 400.00 W Antenna Gain (dBi) Ges Input 52.7 dBi Antenna Gain (factor) G 10Ges/10 186208.7 n/a Pi π Constant 3.1415927 n/a Antenna Efficiency η Gλ2/(π2D2) 0.61 n/a

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 7 of 20 9. Far Field Distance Calculation The distance to the beginning of the far field can be determined from the following equation: Distance to the Far Field Region Rff = 0.60 D2 / λ (1) = 390.2 m The maximum main beam power density in the far field can be determined from the following equation: On-Axis Power Density in the Far Field Sff = G P / (4 π Rff 2) (2) = 38.936 W/m2 = 3.894 mW/cm2 10. Near Field Calculation Power flux density is considered to be at a maximum value throughout the entire length of the defined Near Field region. The region is contained within a cylindrical volume having the same diameter as the antenna. Past the boundary of the Near Field region, the power density from the antenna decreases linearly with respect to increasing distance. The distance to the end of the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Extent of the Near Field Rnf = D2 / (4 λ) (3) = 162.6 m The maximum power density in the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Near Field Power Density Snf = 16.0 η P / (π D2) (4) = 90.894 W/m2 = 9.089 mW/cm2 11. Transition Region Calculation The Transition region is located between the Near and Far Field regions. The power density begins to decrease linearly with increasing distance in the Transition region. While the power density decreases inversely with distance in the Transition region, the power density decreases inversely with the square of the distance in the Far Field region. The maximum power density in the Transition region will not exceed that calculated for the Near Field region. The power density calculated in Section 1 is the highest power density the antenna can produce in any of the regions away from the antenna. The power density at a distance Rt can be determined from the following equation: Transition Region Power Density St = Snf Rnf / Rt (5) = 9.089 mW/cm2

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 8 of 20 12. Region between the Main Reflector and the Subreflector Transmissions from the feed assembly are directed toward the subreflector surface, and are reflected back toward the main reflector. The most common feed assemblies are waveguide flanges, horns or subreflectors. The energy between the subreflector and the reflector surfaces can be calculated by determining the power density at the subreflector surface. This can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Subreflector Ssr = 4000 P / Asr (6) = 1488.081 mW/cm2 13. Main Reflector Region The power density in the main reflector is determined in the same manner as the power density at the subreflector. The area is now the area of the main reflector aperture and can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Main Reflector Surface Ssurface = 4 P / Asurface (7) = 148.808 W/m2 = 14.881 mW/cm2 14. Region between the Main Reflector and the Ground Assuming uniform illumination of the reflector surface, the power density between the antenna and the ground can be determined from the following equation: Power Density between Reflector and Ground Sg = P / Asurface (8) = 37.202 W/m2 = 3.720 mW/cm2

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 9 of 20 15. Summary of Calculations Table 4. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Uncontrolled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Level Region (mW/cm2) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Rff = 390.2 m) Sff 3.894 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (Rnf = 162.6 m) Snf 9.089 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Rnf < Rt < Rff) St 9.089 Potential Hazard 4. Between Main Reflector and Ssr 1488.081 Potential Hazard Subreflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurface 14.881 Potential Hazard 6. Between Main Reflector and Ground Sg 3.720 Potential Hazard Table 5. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Controlled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Region Level (mW/cm2) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Rff = 390.2 m) Sff 3.894 Satisfies FCC MPE 2. Near Field (Rnf = 162.6 m) Snf 9.089 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Rnf < Rt < Rff) St 9.089 Potential Hazard 4. Between Main Reflector and Ssr 1488.081 Potential Hazard Subreflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurface 14.881 Potential Hazard 6. Between Main Reflector and Ground Sg 3.720 Satisfies FCC MPE It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the public and operational personnel are not exposed to harmful levels of radiation. 16. Conclusions Based on the above analysis it is concluded that the FCC MPE guidelines have been exceeded (or met) in the regions of Table 4 and 5. The applicant proposes to comply with the MPE limits by one or more of the following methods. Radiation hazard signs will be posted while this earth station is in operation. Due to the remote and secure location of the proposed earth station antenna at the Brewster Teleport, the area of operation around the antenna will be limited to those that have knowledge of the potential for radiation exposure. The applicant will ensure that no buildings or other obstacles will be in the areas that exceed the MPE levels.

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 10 of 20 Means of Compliance Controlled Areas The earth station’s operational staff will not have access to the areas that exceed the MPE levels while the earth station is in operation. The transmitters will be turned off during antenna maintenance The applicant agrees to abide by the conditions specified in Condition 5208 provided below: Condition 5208 - The licensee shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the antenna does not create potential exposure of humans to radiofrequency radiation in excess of the FCC exposure limits defined in 47 CFR 1.1307(b) and 1.1310 wherever such exposures might occur. Measures must be taken to ensure compliance with limits for both occupational/controlled exposure and for general population/uncontrolled exposure, as defined in these rule sections. Compliance can be accomplished in most cases by appropriate restrictions such as fencing. Requirements for restrictions can be determined by predictions based on calculations, modeling or by field measurements. The FCC's OET Bulletin 65 (available on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) provides information on predicting exposure levels and on methods for ensuring compliance, including the use of warning and alerting signs and protective equipment for worker. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM THE TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE RADIATION HAZARD REPORT, AND THAT IT IS COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. BY: _ Gary K. Edwards Senior Manager COMSEARCH 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard Ashburn, VA 20147 DATED: February 27, 2012

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 11 of 20 Analysis of Non-Ionizing Radiation for a 6.1-Meter Earth Station System This report analyzes the non-ionizing radiation levels for a 6.1-meter earth station system. The analysis and calculations performed in this report comply with the methods described in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin, No. 65 first published in 1985 and revised in 1997 in Edition 97-01. The radiation safety limits used in the analysis are in conformance with the FCC R&O 96-326. Bulletin No. 65 and the FCC R&O specifies that there are two separate tiers of exposure limits that are dependant on the situation in which the exposure takes place and/or the status of the individuals who are subject to the exposure. The Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits for persons in a General Population/Uncontrolled environment are shown in Table 1. The General Population/Uncontrolled MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of thirty minutes or less. The MPE limits for persons in an Occupational/Controlled environment are shown in Table 2. The Occupational MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of six minutes or less. The purpose of the analysis described in this report is to determine the power flux density levels of the earth station in the far-field, near-field, transition region, between the subreflector or feed and main reflector surface, at the main reflector surface, and between the antenna edge and the ground and to compare these levels to the specified MPEs. Table 1. Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm2) 30-300 0.2 300-1500 Frequency (MHz)*(0.8/1200) 1500-100,000 1.0 Table 2. Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm2) 30-300 1.0 300-1500 Frequency (MHz)*(4.0/1200) 1500-100,000 5.0 Table 3. Formulas and Parameters Used for Determining Power Flux Densities Parameter Symbol Formula Value Units Antenna Diameter D Input 6.1 m Antenna Surface Area Asurface π D2 / 4 29.22 m2 Subreflector Diameter Dsr Input 96.5 cm Area of Subreflector Asr π Dsr 2/4 7313.82 cm2 Frequency F Input 14250 MHz Wavelength λ 300 / F 0.021053 m Transmit Power P Input 750.00 W Antenna Gain (dBi) Ges Input 56.9 dBi Antenna Gain (factor) G 10Ges/10 489778.8 n/a Pi π Constant 3.1415927 n/a Antenna Efficiency η Gλ2/(π2D2) 0.59 n/a

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 12 of 20 17. Far Field Distance Calculation The distance to the beginning of the far field can be determined from the following equation: Distance to the Far Field Region Rff = 0.60 D2 / λ (1) = 1060.5 m The maximum main beam power density in the far field can be determined from the following equation: On-Axis Power Density in the Far Field Sff = G P / (4 π Rff 2) (2) = 25.992 W/m2 = 2.599 mW/cm2 18. Near Field Calculation Power flux density is considered to be at a maximum value throughout the entire length of the defined Near Field region. The region is contained within a cylindrical volume having the same diameter as the antenna. Past the boundary of the Near Field region, the power density from the antenna decreases linearly with respect to increasing distance. The distance to the end of the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Extent of the Near Field Rnf = D2 / (4 λ) (3) = 441.9 m The maximum power density in the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Near Field Power Density Snf = 16.0 η P / (π D2) (4) = 60.677 W/m2 = 6.068 mW/cm2 19. Transition Region Calculation The Transition region is located between the Near and Far Field regions. The power density begins to decrease linearly with increasing distance in the Transition region. While the power density decreases inversely with distance in the Transition region, the power density decreases inversely with the square of the distance in the Far Field region. The maximum power density in the Transition region will not exceed that calculated for the Near Field region. The power density calculated in Section 1 is the highest power density the antenna can produce in any of the regions away from the antenna. The power density at a distance Rt can be determined from the following equation: Transition Region Power Density St = Snf Rnf / Rt (5) = 6.068 mW/cm2

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 13 of 20 20. Region between the Main Reflector and the Subreflector Transmissions from the feed assembly are directed toward the subreflector surface, and are reflected back toward the main reflector. The most common feed assemblies are waveguide flanges, horns or subreflectors. The energy between the subreflector and the reflector surfaces can be calculated by determining the power density at the subreflector surface. This can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Subreflector Ssr = 4000 P / Asr (6) = 410.182 mW/cm2 21. Main Reflector Region The power density in the main reflector is determined in the same manner as the power density at the subreflector. The area is now the area of the main reflector aperture and can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Main Reflector Surface Ssurface = 4 P / Asurface (7) = 102.653 W/m2 = 10.265 mW/cm2 22. Region between the Main Reflector and the Ground Assuming uniform illumination of the reflector surface, the power density between the antenna and the ground can be determined from the following equation: Power Density between Reflector and Ground Sg = P / Asurface (8) = 25.663 W/m2 = 2.566 mW/cm2

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 14 of 20 23. Summary of Calculations Table 4. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Uncontrolled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Level Region (mW/cm2) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Rff = 1060.5 m) Sff 2.599 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (Rnf = 441.9 m) Snf 6.068 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Rnf < Rt < Rff) St 6.068 Potential Hazard 4. Between Main Reflector and Ssr 410.182 Potential Hazard Subreflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurface 10.265 Potential Hazard 6. Between Main Reflector and Ground Sg 2.566 Potential Hazard Table 5. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Controlled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Region Level (mW/cm2) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Rff = 1060.5 m) Sff 2.599 Satisfies FCC MPE 2. Near Field (Rnf = 441.9 m) Snf 6.068 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Rnf < Rt < Rff) St 6.068 Potential Hazard 4. Between Main Reflector and Ssr 410.182 Potential Hazard Subreflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurface 10.265 Potential Hazard 6. Between Main Reflector and Ground Sg 2.566 Satisfies FCC MPE It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the public and operational personnel are not exposed to harmful levels of radiation. 24. Conclusions Based on the above analysis it is concluded that the FCC MPE guidelines have been exceeded (or met) in the regions of Table 4 and 5. The applicant proposes to comply with the MPE limits by one or more of the following methods. Radiation hazard signs will be posted while this earth station is in operation. Due to the remote and secure location of the proposed earth station antenna at the Brewster Teleport, the area of operation around the antenna will be limited to those that have knowledge of the potential for radiation exposure. The applicant will ensure that no buildings or other obstacles will be in the areas that exceed the MPE levels.

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 15 of 20 Means of Compliance Controlled Areas The earth station’s operational staff will not have access to the areas that exceed the MPE levels while the earth station is in operation. The transmitters will be turned off during antenna maintenance The applicant agrees to abide by the conditions specified in Condition 5208 provided below: Condition 5208 - The licensee shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the antenna does not create potential exposure of humans to radiofrequency radiation in excess of the FCC exposure limits defined in 47 CFR 1.1307(b) and 1.1310 wherever such exposures might occur. Measures must be taken to ensure compliance with limits for both occupational/controlled exposure and for general population/uncontrolled exposure, as defined in these rule sections. Compliance can be accomplished in most cases by appropriate restrictions such as fencing. Requirements for restrictions can be determined by predictions based on calculations, modeling or by field measurements. The FCC's OET Bulletin 65 (available on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) provides information on predicting exposure levels and on methods for ensuring compliance, including the use of warning and alerting signs and protective equipment for worker. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM THE TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE RADIATION HAZARD REPORT, AND THAT IT IS COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. BY: _ Gary K. Edwards Senior Manager COMSEARCH 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard Ashburn, VA 20147 DATED: February 27, 2012

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 16 of 20 Analysis of Non-Ionizing Radiation for a 9.0-Meter Earth Station System This report analyzes the non-ionizing radiation levels for a 9.0-meter earth station system. The analysis and calculations performed in this report comply with the methods described in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin, No. 65 first published in 1985 and revised in 1997 in Edition 97-01. The radiation safety limits used in the analysis are in conformance with the FCC R&O 96-326. Bulletin No. 65 and the FCC R&O specifies that there are two separate tiers of exposure limits that are dependant on the situation in which the exposure takes place and/or the status of the individuals who are subject to the exposure. The Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits for persons in a General Population/Uncontrolled environment are shown in Table 1. The General Population/Uncontrolled MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of thirty minutes or less. The MPE limits for persons in an Occupational/Controlled environment are shown in Table 2. The Occupational MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of six minutes or less. The purpose of the analysis described in this report is to determine the power flux density levels of the earth station in the far-field, near-field, transition region, between the subreflector or feed and main reflector surface, at the main reflector surface, and between the antenna edge and the ground and to compare these levels to the specified MPEs. Table 1. Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm2) 30-300 0.2 300-1500 Frequency (MHz)*(0.8/1200) 1500-100,000 1.0 Table 2. Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm2) 30-300 1.0 300-1500 Frequency (MHz)*(4.0/1200) 1500-100,000 5.0 Table 3. Formulas and Parameters Used for Determining Power Flux Densities Parameter Symbol Formula Value Units Antenna Diameter D Input 9.0 m Antenna Surface Area Asurface π D2 / 4 63.62 m2 Subreflector Diameter Dsr Input 116.8 cm Area of Subreflector Asr π Dsr 2/4 10714.59 cm2 Frequency F Input 14250 MHz Wavelength λ 300 / F 0.021053 m Transmit Power P Input 750.00 W Antenna Gain (dBi) Ges Input 60.4 dBi Antenna Gain (factor) G 10Ges/10 1096478.2 n/a Pi π Constant 3.1415927 n/a Antenna Efficiency η Gλ2/(π2D2) 0.61 n/a

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 17 of 20 25. Far Field Distance Calculation The distance to the beginning of the far field can be determined from the following equation: Distance to the Far Field Region Rff = 0.60 D2 / λ (1) = 2308.5 m The maximum main beam power density in the far field can be determined from the following equation: On-Axis Power Density in the Far Field Sff = G P / (4 π Rff 2) (2) = 12.280 W/m2 = 1.228 mW/cm2 26. Near Field Calculation Power flux density is considered to be at a maximum value throughout the entire length of the defined Near Field region. The region is contained within a cylindrical volume having the same diameter as the antenna. Past the boundary of the Near Field region, the power density from the antenna decreases linearly with respect to increasing distance. The distance to the end of the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Extent of the Near Field Rnf = D2 / (4 λ) (3) = 961.9 m The maximum power density in the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Near Field Power Density Snf = 16.0 η P / (π D2) (4) = 28.666 W/m2 = 2.867 mW/cm2 27. Transition Region Calculation The Transition region is located between the Near and Far Field regions. The power density begins to decrease linearly with increasing distance in the Transition region. While the power density decreases inversely with distance in the Transition region, the power density decreases inversely with the square of the distance in the Far Field region. The maximum power density in the Transition region will not exceed that calculated for the Near Field region. The power density calculated in Section 1 is the highest power density the antenna can produce in any of the regions away from the antenna. The power density at a distance Rt can be determined from the following equation: Transition Region Power Density St = Snf Rnf / Rt (5) = 2.867 mW/cm2

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 18 of 20 28. Region between the Main Reflector and the Subreflector Transmissions from the feed assembly are directed toward the subreflector surface, and are reflected back toward the main reflector. The most common feed assemblies are waveguide flanges, horns or subreflectors. The energy between the subreflector and the reflector surfaces can be calculated by determining the power density at the subreflector surface. This can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Subreflector Ssr = 4000 P / Asr (6) = 279.992 mW/cm2 29. Main Reflector Region The power density in the main reflector is determined in the same manner as the power density at the subreflector. The area is now the area of the main reflector aperture and can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Main Reflector Surface Ssurface = 4 P / Asurface (7) = 47.157 W/m2 = 4.716 mW/cm2 30. Region between the Main Reflector and the Ground Assuming uniform illumination of the reflector surface, the power density between the antenna and the ground can be determined from the following equation: Power Density between Reflector and Ground Sg = P / Asurface (8) = 11.789 W/m2 = 1.179 mW/cm2

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 19 of 20 31. Summary of Calculations Table 4. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Uncontrolled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Level Region (mW/cm2) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Rff = 2308.5 m) Sff 1.228 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (Rnf = 961.9 m) Snf 2.867 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Rnf < Rt < Rff) St 2.867 Potential Hazard 4. Between Main Reflector and Ssr 279.992 Potential Hazard Subreflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurface 4.716 Potential Hazard 6. Between Main Reflector and Ground Sg 1.179 Potential Hazard Table 5. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Controlled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Region Level (mW/cm2) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Rff = 2308.5 m) Sff 1.228 Satisfies FCC MPE 2. Near Field (Rnf = 961.9 m) Snf 2.867 Satisfies FCC MPE 3. Transition Region (Rnf < Rt < Rff) St 2.867 Satisfies FCC MPE 4. Between Main Reflector and Ssr 279.992 Potential Hazard Subreflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurface 4.716 Satisfies FCC MPE 6. Between Main Reflector and Ground Sg 1.179 Satisfies FCC MPE It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the public and operational personnel are not exposed to harmful levels of radiation. 32. Conclusions Based on the above analysis it is concluded that the FCC MPE guidelines have been exceeded (or met) in the regions of Table 4 and 5. The applicant proposes to comply with the MPE limits by one or more of the following methods. Radiation hazard signs will be posted while this earth station is in operation. Due to the remote and secure location of the proposed earth station antenna at the Brewster Teleport, the area of operation around the antenna will be limited to those that have knowledge of the potential for radiation exposure. The applicant will ensure that no buildings or other obstacles will be in the areas that exceed the MPE levels.

Exhibit Radiation Hazard Report Page 20 of 20 Means of Compliance Controlled Areas The earth station’s operational staff will not have access to the areas that exceed the MPE levels while the earth station is in operation. The transmitters will be turned off during antenna maintenance The applicant agrees to abide by the conditions specified in Condition 5208 provided below: Condition 5208 - The licensee shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the antenna does not create potential exposure of humans to radiofrequency radiation in excess of the FCC exposure limits defined in 47 CFR 1.1307(b) and 1.1310 wherever such exposures might occur. Measures must be taken to ensure compliance with limits for both occupational/controlled exposure and for general population/uncontrolled exposure, as defined in these rule sections. Compliance can be accomplished in most cases by appropriate restrictions such as fencing. Requirements for restrictions can be determined by predictions based on calculations, modeling or by field measurements. The FCC's OET Bulletin 65 (available on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) provides information on predicting exposure levels and on methods for ensuring compliance, including the use of warning and alerting signs and protective equipment for worker. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM THE TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE RADIATION HAZARD REPORT, AND THAT IT IS COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. BY: _ Gary K. Edwards Senior Manager COMSEARCH 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard Ashburn, VA 20147 DATED: February 27, 2012


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