Attachment RadHaz

This document pretains to SES-LIC-20190128-00067 for License on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESLIC2019012800067_1611849

Radiation Hazard Report Page 1 of 5 Analysis of Non—lonizing Radiation for a 2.4—Meter Earth Station System — C—Band 5925 — 6425 MHz This report analyzes the non—lonizing radiation levels for a 2.4—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/Uncontrolied Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/em*) 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/icm*) 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 2.4 m Antenna Surface Area Asurtace zD/ 4 4.52 m* Feed Flange Diameter Dr Input 9.1 cm Area of Feed Flange Ara 1 D; °/4 65.04 cm* Frequency F Input 6175 MHz Wavelength A 300 / F 0.048583 m Transmit Power P Input 350.00 W Antenna Gain (dBi) Gee Input 41.8 dBi Antenna Gain (factor) G 4 pees"0 15135.6 n/a Pi x Constant 3.1415927 n/a Antenna Efficiency n GM(RD®) 0.63 n/a

Radiation Hazard Report Page 2 of 5 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 Ry =0.60 D/A (1) =71.1 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 S; =GP/(4IRg") (2) = 83.307 W/m* = 8.331 mW/cm" 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 Ry = D/ (4 2) (3) = 29.6 m The maximum power density in the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Near Field Power Density Sy = 16.0 1 P / (@ D) (4) = 194.474 W/im* = 19.447 mWicm* 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 R, can be determined from the following equation: Transition Region Power Density S = Sn Ru/R (5) = 19.447 mW/cm*

Radiation Hazard Report Page 3 of 5 4. Region between the Feed Assembly and the Antenna Reflector Transmissions from the feed assembly are directed toward the antenna reflector surface, and are confined within a conical shape defined by the type of feed assembly. The most common feed assemblies are waveguide flanges, horns or subreflectors. The energy between the feed assembly and reflector surface can be calculated by determining the power density at the feed assembly surface. This can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Feed Flange S; = 4000 P / Ap (6) =21525.605 mW/cm* 5. Main Reflector Region The power density in the main reflector is determined in the same manner as the power density at the feed assembly. The area is now the area of the reflector aperture and can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Reflector Surface Ssurface = 4 P / Asurtace (7) = 309.468 W/m* = 30.947 mW/cm* 6. Region between the 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 Sq =P / Asurface (8) = 77.367 W/m* =7.737 mWicm"

Radiation Hazard Report Page 4 of 5 7. Summary of Calculations Table 4. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Uncontrolled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Level Region (mW/icm") Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (R=71.1 m) S¢ 8.331 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (R,, = 29.6 m) Sn 19.447 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Ry< R, < Ry) S 19.447 Potential Hazard 4. Between Feed Assembly and S&, —21525.605 Potential Hazard Antenna Reflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurtace __30.947 Potential Hazard 6. Between Reflector and Ground Sq 7.737 Potential Hazard Table 5. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Controlled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Region Level {mW/icm") Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Ry=71.1 m) S¢ 8.331 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (Ry;= 29.6 m) Sr 19.447 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Ry < R, < Rg) S, 19.447 Potential Hazard 4. Between Feed Assembly and S, —21525.605 Potential Hazard Antenna Reflector 5. Main Reflector Sgurface __30.947 Potential Hazard 6. Between Reflector and Ground Sy 7.737 Potential Hazard 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. Means of Compliance — Uncontrolled Areas This antenna will be located on a vehicle rooftop. The distance from the ground to the center of the antenna is approximately 3.7 meters. The location will be sufficient to prohibit access to the areas that exceed the MPE limits. The general public will not have access to areas within /4 diameter removed from the edge of the antenna. Radiation hazard signs will be posted at any rooftop access location. The signs will be completely visible from the ground. The applicant will ensure that no buildings or other obstacles will be in the areas that exceed the MPE levels.

Radiation Hazard Report Page 5 of 5 Means of Compliance — Controlled Areas The earth station‘s operational personnel 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.fec.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.

Radiation Hazard Report Page 1 of 5 Analysis of Non—lonizing Radiation for a 2.4—Meter Earth Station System —— Ku—Band 14,000 — 14,500 MHz This report analyzes the non—lonizing radiation levels for a 2.4—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/cm") 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/icm*) 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 2.4 m Antenna Surface Area Asurface x D*/ 4 4.52 m* Feed Flange Diameter Ds Input 9.1 cm Area of Feed Flange Ara x D4 "/4 65.04 ocm Frequency F Input 14250 MHz Wavelength 1 300 /F 0.021053 m Transmit Power P Input 350.00 W Antenna Gain (dBi) Ges Input 48.8 dBi Antenna Gain (factor) C 1 pees® 75857.8 n/a Pi 1 Constant 3.1415927 n/a Antenna Efficiency n G2IGD) 0.59 n/a

Radiation Hazard Report Page 2 of 5 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 R; = 0.60 D/¥ (1) = 164.2 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 S; =GP/(4rRg") (2) =78.401 W/im* = 7.840 mW/icm* 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 Ry = D/ (4 2) (3) =63.4 m The maximum power density in the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Near Field Power Density S« = 1601 P/(¢D°) (4) = 183.023 W/im* = 18.302 mW/cm* 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 R, can be determined from the following equation: Transition Region Power Density S =Si Ra/R (5) = 18.302 mW/cm"

Radiation Hazard Report Page 3 of 5 4. Region between the Feed Assembly and the Antenna Reflector Transmissions from the feed assembly are directed toward the antenna reflector surface, and are confined within a conical shape defined by the type of feed assembly. The most common feed assemblies arewaveguide flanges, horns or subreflectors. The energy between the feed assembly and reflector surface can be calculated by determining the power density at the feed assembly surface. This can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Feed Flange Sra = 4000 P / Ar (6) =21525.605 mW/cm* 5. Main Reflector Region The power density in the main reflector is determined in the same manner as the power density at the feed assembly. The area is now the area of the reflector aperture and can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Reflector Surface Ssurtace 7 4 P / Asurtace (7) = 309.468 W/m* = 30.947 mW/cm* 6. Region between the 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 Sq =P / Asurtace (8) = 77.367 W/m" = 7.737 mWi/icm*

Radiation Hazard Report Page 4 of 5 7. Summary of Calculations Table 4. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Uncontrolled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Level Region (mWiem?) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Ry= 164.2 m) S¢ 7.840 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (R,; = 68.4 m) Sr: 18.302 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Ry < R,< R&) S, 18.302 Potential Hazard 4. Between Feed Assembly and S, 21525.605 Potential Hazard Antenna Reflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurface __30.947 Potential Hazard 6. Between Reflector and Ground S; 7.737 Potential Hazard Table 5. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Controlled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Region Level (mW/icm*) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Ry = 164.2 m) S¢ 7.840 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (R,, = 68.4 m) Sr 18.302 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Ry < R, < Ry) S, 18.302 Potential Hazard 4. Between Feed Assembly and Sm —21525.605 Potential Hazard Antenna Reflector 5. Main Reflector Scurtace 30.947 Potential Hazard 6. Between Reflector and Ground Sy 7.737 Potential Hazard 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. Means of Compliance — Uncontrolled Areas This antenna will be located on a vehicle rooftop. The distance from the ground to the center of the antenna is approximately 3.7 meters. The location will be sufficient to prohibit access to the areas that exceed the MPE limits. The general public will not have access to areas within 4 diameter removed from the edge of the antenna. Radiation hazard signs will be posted at any rooftop access location. The signs will be completely visible from the ground. The applicant will ensure that no buildings or other obstacles will be in the areas that exceed the MPE levels.

Radiation Hazard Report Page 5 of 5 Means of Compliance — Controlled Areas The earth station‘s operational personnel 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.foc.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.


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