Attachment Annex 3 Rad Haz

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                                                Annex 3

                                   O3b Radiation Hazard Site Studies

        Two Radiation Hazard studies for the Orbit 1.2 meter antenna are provided on the following
pages. O3b has conducted a radiation hazard study for transmissions in each of its contiguous
transmission bands, 27.6-28.4 GHz and 28.6-29.1 GHz. The results of those studies are included in this
annex. As noted in each study, O3b will take steps to mitigate the potential for harmful exposure to
radiation frequency radiation in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission’s Office of
Engineering and Technology (OET) Bulletin, No. 65.


                                                       Radiation Hazard Analysis

                                                           1.15 Meter - Orbit GSO 40
                                                           Manassas, Virginia 20109
Introduction
     A radiation hazard anaylsis is presented for a 1.15 meter Ka band aperture antenna to be installed in
     Manassas Virginia at the O3b Networks Global Operations Center. This Radiation Analysis calculates the
     non-ionizing radiation levels expected to be emitted from the earth station on a worse cases basis and is
     performed in accordance with the Federal Communications Commissions Office of Engineering and
     Technology (OET) Bulletin, No. 65.

Requirements
     OET 65 outlines the maximum permissible exposure limits in two cases for operation in this frequency
     range.
         1. The first case is the maximum level that a person may be exposed to in the general population. The
            exposure limit is defined as a non-ionizing power level equal to 1 milliwatt per centimeter squared
            averaged over a thirty minute period.
         2. The second case is a controlled environment where the maximum permissible exposure limit must
            not exceed 5 milliwatts per centimeter squared averaged over any six minute period.

Summary
     The results indicate that no significant hazard will be presented to the general population and will be fully
     mitigated in the controlled area by the use of procedures that require the removal of transmit power before
     accessing the area around the main reflector.

Analysis
     This analysis was performed on seven zones. The results of this is shown in Radiation Hazard Zones. The
     Table labeled Input Values provides the input data used to perform the analysis. The table labeled OET 65
     Calculated Values provides the intermediate calculation used to perform the assessment in accordance with
     OET 65. The Analysis is performed for each of the seven radiation zones as shown in figure 1 – Analysis
     Zones. These zones are:
        1. Point between the feed and the sub-reflector
        2. The power at the surface of the antenna
        3. The power level between the main reflector and ground
        4. The near-field or Fresnel region in which the maxima can be reached before the field starts to
           diminish with distance
        5. The Transition region where power begins to decrease inversely with distance from the antenna
        6. The Far Field or Fraunhofer region where power decreases inversely with the square of the distance.
           This is the point at which the antenna beam is fully collimated
        7. The off axis level in the near field. This is defined as the area outside of the main beam removed and
           at least one antenna diameter removed from the main beam
            2. Main Reflector



                            1.Subreflector
                                                 4.Near Field


                                                          5. Transition             6. Far Field

                      3. Main Reflector Ground

                                             7.Off Axis Near Field



                                                                     Figure 1 – Analysis Zones




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                                                        Radiation Hazard Analysis

                                  Operator: O3b Networks
                       Location Designation: Global Operations Center                                        FCC ID:
                                    County: Prince William                                                   O3b ID: Orbit GSO 40
                                      Town: Manassas                                                           STA:
                                  State/Zip: Virginia       20109
                    Input Values                 Value           Unit                                                         Band        Frequency GHz
                         D = Aperture Diameter                1.15                          Meters                             L            1000-2000
                      d = Subreflector Diameter                0.1                          Meters                             S            2000-4000
                        =Apperture Efficeny                  67%                           percentage                         C            4000-8000
                             FCC Designation                   Ka                           Band                               X           8000-12500
                                F = Frequency                28020                          MHz                                Ku          12500-18000
                  P = Transmitter Power Watts:                 40                           Watts                              K           18000-25500
                     p = Number Transmitters:                   1                                                              Ka          26500-40000
             Rua = closest point to uncontrolled area          20                           meters                             O           40000-50000
             Elevation angle at closest point R ua                 7                        Degrees                            V           50000-75000

            OET 65 Calculated Values                      Formula                               Value       Unit
                            λ= Wavelength                    c/F                                0.0107      meters
            P 1= Total Antenna Input Power                      P*p                               40        watts
                                                                4  A
                             G = Antenna Gain            G=                2                   76212.03     linear
                                                                
                               Antenna Gain dB             10 log10 G                         48.82        dBi
                                                                               2
                                                                D
                          A = Area of reflector                                               1.04      meters2
                                                                 22
                                                                d
             a = area of subreflector or feed                                                 0.01      meters2
                                                                 2
                                                                   2
                      Rnf = Near-Field Region                    D                              30.88      meters
                                                           Rnf =                                  4
                                                                 4                                       Meters AGL
                              Transition Region           > Rnf < R ff                          30.88      >meters
                                                                                   2
                                                                                                74.11      <meters
                                                                  0.6 D                         74.11       meters
                        Rff = Far Field Region           R ff =
                                                                                                 9       Meters AGL
                                                                                                                                 Exposure Limits
          Radiation Analysis Zone                        Formula                                Level       Value        General Public   Occupational
                                                                                                                           <1mW/cm2         <5mW/cm2
                                                                 4 Pt                                                    >FCC MPE See     >FCC MPE See
 1                         Power Subreflector                     a                            2038.217    mW/cm2
                                                                                                                            Note 1           Note 2
                                                                 4 Pt                                                    >FCC MPE See     >FCC MPE See
 2                             Antenna Surface                    A
                                                                                                15.412     mW/cm2                            Note 2
                                                                                                                            Note 1
                                                                 Pt                                                      >FCC MPE See
 3                    Main Reflector Ground                       A                             3.853      mW/cm2           Note 1
                                                                                                                                            <FCC MPE
                                                             16  P t                  Pt                                >FCC MPE See     >FCC MPE See
 4          Snf =Near-Field Power Density S nf =                pi D
                                                                       2   =4   A            20.652     mW/cm2           Note 1           Note 2
                                                               S nf R nf
                                                         S t=                                                            >FCC MPE See     >FCC MPE See
 5           Max Transition Power Density                         Rnf                           20.652     mW/cm2           Note 1           Note 2
                                                                  Pt G
                                                         S ff =                                                          >FCC MPE See
 6             Max Far field Power Density                       4 R
                                                                         2
                                                                                                4.419      mW/cm2           Note 3
                                                                                                                                            <FCC MPE
 7          Off Access Level Near Field                  S ua =S nf −20dB                      0.20652     mW/cm     2
                                                                                                                           <FCC MPE         <FCC MPE

Notes
     1.   The antenna is installed in a controlled location access is restricted to authorized personnel only. The area is
          marked with RF Radiation Hazard signage. Area not accessible to the general public.
     2.   Inside the controlled area, MPE levels exceed the MPE exposure for occupational levels. The levels will be
          reduced to safe MPE by removing power to the transmitters when work is performed on or around the antenna.
          This area can only be accessed by qualified personnel.
     3.   The far field develops 9 meters above ground level at the minimum elevation angle which is not accessable to the
          general public.

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O3b Engineering                                                                                                                                       PGR


                                                       Radiation Hazard Analysis

                                                         1.15 Meter - Orbit NGSO 40
                                                          Manassas, Virginia 20109
Introduction
     A radiation hazard anaylsis is presented for a 1.15 meter Ka band aperture antenna to be installed in
     Manassas Virginia at the O3b Networks Global Operations Center. This Radiation Analysis calculates the
     non-ionizing radiation levels expected to be emitted from the earth station on a worse cases basis and is
     performed in accordance with the Federal Communications Commissions Office of Engineering and
     Technology (OET) Bulletin, No. 65.

Requirements
     OET 65 outlines the maximum permissible exposure limits in two cases for operation in this frequency
     range.
         1. The first case is the maximum level that a person may be exposed to in the general population. The
            exposure limit is defined as a non-ionizing power level equal to 1 milliwatt per centimeter squared
            averaged over a thirty minute period.
         2. The second case is a controlled environment where the maximum permissible exposure limit must
            not exceed 5 milliwatts per centimeter squared averaged over any six minute period.

Summary
     The results indicate that no significant hazard will be presented to the general population and will be fully
     mitigated in the controlled area by the use of procedures that require the removal of transmit power before
     accessing the area around the main reflector.

Analysis
     This analysis was performed on seven zones. The results of this is shown in Radiation Hazard Zones. The
     Table labeled Input Values provides the input data used to perform the analysis. The table labeled OET 65
     Calculated Values provides the intermediate calculation used to perform the assessment in accordance with
     OET 65. The Analysis is performed for each of the seven radiation zones as shown in figure 1 – Analysis
     Zones. These zones are:
        1. Point between the feed and the sub-reflector
        2. The power at the surface of the antenna
        3. The power level between the main reflector and ground
        4. The near-field or Fresnel region in which the maxima can be reached before the field starts to
           diminish with distance
        5. The Transition region where power begins to decrease inversely with distance from the antenna
        6. The Far Field or Fraunhofer region where power decreases inversely with the square of the distance.
           This is the point at which the antenna beam is fully collimated
        7. The off axis level in the near field. This is defined as the area outside of the main beam removed and
           at least one antenna diameter removed from the main beam
            2. Main Reflector



                            1.Subreflector
                                                 4.Near Field


                                                          5. Transition             6. Far Field

                      3. Main Reflector Ground

                                             7.Off Axis Near Field



                                                                     Figure 1 – Analysis Zones




Generated 06/18/2016                                                                               Rad Haz Base file
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O3b Engineering                                                                                               PGR


                                                        Radiation Hazard Analysis

                                  Operator: O3b Networks
                       Location Designation: Global Operations Center                                        FCC ID:
                                    County: Prince William                                                   O3b ID: Orbit NGSO 40
                                      Town: Manassas                                                           STA:
                                  State/Zip: Virginia       20109
                    Input Values                 Value           Unit                                                         Band        Frequency GHz
                         D = Aperture Diameter                1.15                          Meters                             L            1000-2000
                      d = Subreflector Diameter                0.1                          Meters                             S            2000-4000
                        =Apperture Efficeny                  67%                           percentage                         C            4000-8000
                             FCC Designation                   Ka                           Band                               X           8000-12500
                                F = Frequency                28850                          MHz                                Ku          12500-18000
                  P = Transmitter Power Watts:                 40                           Watts                              K           18000-25500
                     p = Number Transmitters:                   1                                                              Ka          26500-40000
             Rua = closest point to uncontrolled area          20                           meters                             O           40000-50000
             Elevation angle at closest point R ua                 7                        Degrees                            V           50000-75000

            OET 65 Calculated Values                      Formula                               Value       Unit
                            λ= Wavelength                    c/F                                0.0104      meters
            P 1= Total Antenna Input Power                      P*p                               40        watts
                                                                4  A
                             G = Antenna Gain            G=                2                   80793.96     linear
                                                                
                               Antenna Gain dB             10 log10 G                         49.07        dBi
                                                                               2
                                                                D
                          A = Area of reflector                                               1.04      meters2
                                                                 22
                                                                d
             a = area of subreflector or feed                                                 0.01      meters2
                                                                 2
                                                                   2
                      Rnf = Near-Field Region                    D                              31.80      meters
                                                           Rnf =                                  4
                                                                 4                                       Meters AGL
                              Transition Region           > Rnf < R ff                          31.8       >meters
                                                                                   2
                                                                                                76.31      <meters
                                                                  0.6 D                         76.31       meters
                        Rff = Far Field Region           R ff =
                                                                                                 9       Meters AGL
                                                                                                                                 Exposure Limits
          Radiation Analysis Zone                        Formula                                Level       Value        General Public   Occupational
                                                                                                                           <1mW/cm2         <5mW/cm2
                                                                 4 Pt                                                    >FCC MPE See     >FCC MPE See
 1                         Power Subreflector                     a                            2038.217    mW/cm2
                                                                                                                            Note 1           Note 2
                                                                 4 Pt                                                    >FCC MPE See     >FCC MPE See
 2                             Antenna Surface                    A
                                                                                                15.412     mW/cm2                            Note 2
                                                                                                                            Note 1
                                                                 Pt                                                      >FCC MPE See
 3                    Main Reflector Ground                       A                             3.853      mW/cm2           Note 1
                                                                                                                                            <FCC MPE
                                                             16  P t                  Pt                                >FCC MPE See     >FCC MPE See
 4          Snf =Near-Field Power Density S nf =                pi D
                                                                       2   =4   A            20.652     mW/cm2           Note 1           Note 2
                                                               S nf R nf
                                                         S t=                                                            >FCC MPE See     >FCC MPE See
 5           Max Transition Power Density                         Rnf                           20.652     mW/cm2           Note 1           Note 2
                                                                  Pt G
                                                         S ff =                                                          >FCC MPE See
 6             Max Far field Power Density                       4 R
                                                                         2
                                                                                                4.419      mW/cm2           Note 3
                                                                                                                                            <FCC MPE
 7          Off Access Level Near Field                  S ua =S nf −20dB                      0.20652     mW/cm     2
                                                                                                                           <FCC MPE         <FCC MPE

Notes
     1.   The antenna is installed in a controlled location access is restricted to authorized personnel only. The area is
          marked with RF Radiation Hazard signage. Area not accessible to the general public.
     2.   Inside the controlled area, MPE levels exceed the MPE exposure for occupational levels. The levels will be
          reduced to safe MPE by removing power to the transmitters when work is performed on or around the antenna.
          This area can only be accessed by qualified personnel.
     3.   The far field develops 9 meters above ground level at the minimum elevation angle which is not accessable to the
          general public.

Generated 06/18/2016                                                                                                                       Rad Haz Base file
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O3b Engineering                                                                                                                                       PGR



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