Attachment RadHaz Study

This document pretains to SES-MOD-20150519-00303 for Modification on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESMOD2015051900303_1088343

Exhibit A Radiation Hazard Report Page 1 of 5 Analysis of Non-Ionizing Radiation for a 9.4-Meter Earth Station System This report analyzes the non-ionizing radiation levels for a 9.4-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/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 9.4 m Antenna Surface Area Asurface π D2 / 4 69.40 m2 Subreflector Diameter Dsr Input 122.0 cm Area of Subreflector Asr π Dsr 2/4 11689.87 cm2 Frequency F Input 14250 MHz Wavelength λ 300 / F 0.021053 m Transmit Power P Input 650.00 W Antenna Gain (dBi) Ges Input 61.0 dBi Antenna Gain (factor) G 10Ges/10 1258925.4 n/a Pi π Constant 3.1415927 n/a Antenna Efficiency η Gλ2/(π2D2) 0.64 n/a

Exhibit 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 Rff = 0.60 D2 / λ (1) = 2518.3 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) = 10.268 W/m2 = 1.027 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) = 1049.3 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) = 23.971 W/m2 = 2.397 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) = 2.397 mW/cm2

Exhibit A Radiation Hazard Report Page 3 of 5 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) = 222.415 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) = 37.465 W/m2 = 3.747 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) = 9.366 W/m2 = 0.937 mW/cm2

Exhibit A 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/cm2) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Rff = 2518.3 m) Sff 1.027 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (Rnf = 1049.3 m) Snf 2.397 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Rnf < Rt < Rff) St 2.397 Potential Hazard 4. Between Main Reflector and Ssr 222.415 Potential Hazard Subreflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurface 3.747 Potential Hazard 6. Between Main Reflector and Ground Sg 0.937 Satisfies FCC MPE 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 = 2518.3 m) Sff 1.027 Satisfies FCC MPE 2. Near Field (Rnf = 1049.3 m) Snf 2.397 Satisfies FCC MPE 3. Transition Region (Rnf < Rt < Rff) St 2.397 Satisfies FCC MPE 4. Between Main Reflector and Ssr 222.415 Potential Hazard Subreflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurface 3.747 Satisfies FCC MPE 6. Between Main Reflector and Ground Sg 0.937 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.

Exhibit A Radiation Hazard Report Page 5 of 5 8. Conclusions Based upon the above analysis, it is concluded that harmful levels of radiation may exist in those regions noted for the Uncontrolled (Table 4) Environment. The antenna will be installed at Globecomm License Sub LLC’s teleport facility in Laurel, Maryland. The teleport is a gated and fenced facility with secured access in and around the proposed antenna. The earth station will be marked with the standard radiation hazard warnings, as well as the area in the vicinity of the earth station to inform those in the general population, who might be working or otherwise present in or near the direct path of the main beam. The applicant will ensure that the main beam of the antenna will be pointed at least one diameter away from any building, or other obstacles in those areas that exceed the MPE levels. Since one diameter removed from the center of the main beam the levels are down at least 20 dB, or by a factor of 100, these potential hazards do not exist for either the public, or for earth station personnel. Finally, the earth station’s operating personnel will not have access to areas that exceed the MPE levels, while the earth station is in operation. The transmitter will be turned off during periods of maintenance, so that the MPE standard of 5.0 mw/cm**2 will be complied with for those regions in close proximity to the main reflector, which could be occupied by operating personnel. 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.


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