Attachment Narrative and Annexe

This document pretains to SES-STA-20171011-01135 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESSTA2017101101135_1288731

REQUEST FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY O3b Limited (“O3b”), pursuant to Section 25.120 of the Commission’s rules, hereby respectfully requests special temporary authority (“STA”) to operate an earth station in Ceiba, Puerto Rico (“PR 2.4m Earth Station”) that will communicate with its satellite system, which has been authorized to serve the U.S. market.1 In this filing, O3b seeks a 30‐day STA for the period between October 11, 2017 and November 10, 2017. The PR 2.4m Earth Station will be integrated into a temporary system with other operators to help restore local wireless service in Puerto Rico. As discussed below, grant of the requested authority is in the public interest as it will allow O3b to provide services that will benefit the population in Puerto Rico as it recovers from the recent hurricanes and rebuilds its telecommunications infrastructure. Operational Details and Public Interest Showing The PR 2.4m Earth Station will communicate with O3b’s UK‐authorized, Ka‐band, Medium Earth Orbit, non‐geostationary satellite orbit (“NGSO”) Fixed‐Satellite Service (“FSS”) system and O3b’s gateway earth station in Hortlandia, Brazil. The frequencies to be used by the PR 2.4m Earth Station are:  27.6‐28.4 GHz (uplink)  17.8‐18.6 GHz (downlink) The PR 2.4m Earth Station will consist of two (2) 2.4‐m AvL antennas. O3b has previously been granted a license to operate an identical 2.4‐m earth station at the O3b facility in Manassas, Virginia.2 In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico lost most of its wireless coverage across the island, leaving residents without cellphone service.3 In recent reports, the Commission estimates that the vast majority of cell sites remain out of service.4 Grant of this STA request will serve the public interest because the PR 2.4m Earth Station will be used to bring local wireless networks in Puerto Rico online while the terrestrial infrastructure is being repaired. 1 See Applications of O3b Limited, Call Sign S2935, IBFS File Nos. SAT‐LOI‐20141029‐00118 and SAT‐AMD‐ 20150115‐00004 (the “U.S. Market Access Petition”), granted Jan. 22, 2015 (the “Market Access Grant”). 2 O3b Limited, Call Sign E160129, File Nos. SES‐LIC‐20160712‐00640 (granted Nov. 7, 2016) (the “Manassas AvL Earth Station”). 3 See Elizabeth Weise, Puerto Rico is nearly entirely cut off from cellphone service, leading to low tech solutions, (Sept. 28, 2017), https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2017/09/28/puerto‐rico‐cell‐phone‐service‐tmobile‐att‐ hurricane/710775001/. 4 See, e.g., “Communications Status Report for Areas Impacted by Hurricane Maria,” (rel. Oct. 7, 2017), available at: https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC‐347131A1.pdf.

Earth Station Technical Parameters The following documents containing technical details of the operations proposed under the requested STA are attached:  Annex 1: FCC Form 312, Schedule B. O3b proposes to operate the PR 2.4m Earth Station during this 30‐day term in accordance with the parameters specified in the attached Schedule B.5  Annex 2: Characteristics of the 2.4m AvL Antenna are provided for the Commission’s convenience. O3b previously submitted this information to the Commission.6 Further, O3b incorporates by reference the information regarding the technical parameters of the O3b satellite system that O3b submitted with its U.S. Market Access Petition as well as the 28 GHz band antenna performance data for the 2.4m antenna O3b supplied to the Commission in a previous application.7 Proposed Spectrum Use Operations of O3b’s proposed PR 2.4m Earth Station in shared bands are consistent with the Commission’s rules and policies. O3b addresses each of these bands below. Uplink 27.6 ‐ 28.35 GHz – Secondary uplink band shared with primary terrestrial stations The 27.6 ‐ 28.35 GHz uplink band is allocated to the Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (“UMFUS”) on a primary basis. FSS operations are allocated on a secondary basis in the same band. Accordingly, O3b’s proposed operations in this band must not cause harmful interference to primary UMFUS stations. O3b does not seek a protected interference zone for its operations in this band. O3b will operate the PR 2.4m Earth Station on a secondary basis and immediately shut down transmit transmissions in the event of harmful interference to primary terrestrial operations. However, as noted below, O3b requests a waiver of the coordination requirements articulated in 47 C.F.R. 25.136(c)(4) and 47 C.F.R. 101.103(d). The required coordination report would take a significant amount of time to procure, and delivering the O3b service in a timely manner is critical to the population of Puerto Rico. Additionally, due to the state of the terrestrial infrastructure in Puerto Rico, it is unlikely that there are any in‐band terrestrial operations at this time with which O3b transmissions could interfere. 5 O3b is providing a Schedule B containing technical parameters for the Commission’s convenience. 6 See Application for Manassas AvL Earth Station, Annex 2. 7 See Application for Manassas AvL Earth Station, Annex 6. 2

28.35 ‐ 28.4 GHz – Secondary uplink band shared with primary GSO FSS stations The U.S. Market Access Grant authorized the O3b satellite system to use the 28.35 ‐ 28.4 GHz band, which has a primary allocation for GSO FSS systems, pursuant to the secondary allocation for NGSO FSS systems. O3b’s PR 2.4m Earth Station transmissions in this band will be consistent with their secondary status vis‐à‐vis GSO FSS transmissions. As a secondary user of the 28.35 ‐ 28.4 GHz band in the United States, O3b makes no claim of protection from interference from U.S.‐licensed GSO FSS networks in this band segment. O3b’s uplink operations in the 28.35 ‐ 28.4 GHz band comply with applicable ITU equivalent power flux density (“EPFDup”) limits designed to protect co‐frequency GSO FSS operations from unacceptable interference from NGSO FSS systems operating in the same frequencies. O3b previously demonstrated that earth stations operating above 17.9°N when operating at the authorized power levels will meet the applicable ITU EPFDup limits in all frequency ranges where these limits apply, due to the inherent angular separation between the O3b and geostationary orbits when viewed from the Earth at latitudes away from the equator.8 The PR 2.4m Earth Station is located further north in latitude than 17.9°N,9 which results in an even greater angular separation between the O3b and geostationary orbits as viewed from the Earth and an even greater assurance that the applicable ITU EPFDup limits will be met by O3b’s proposed operations. Downlink 17.8 ‐ 18.6 GHz The 17.8 ‐ 18.3 GHz frequency band is allocated on a primary basis to the terrestrial fixed service. The 18.3 ‐ 18.6 GHz band is allocated in the United States on a primary basis to GSO FSS. O3b’s space stations transmit in this band pursuant to the Market Access Grant, and operations of the space stations with the PR 2.4m Earth Station will comply with the conditions specified in that authorization.10 Waivers Requested Waiver of Coordination Requirements in Sections 25.136(c)(4) and 101.103(d) FSS earth stations in the 27.6‐28.35 GHz band are typically required to coordinate with primary terrestrial licensees pursuant to 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.136 and 101.103(d). O3b requests a temporary waiver of this requirement in order to provide its service in the above‐mentioned time frame. It is in the public interest for the Commission to waive the coordination requirement for short term O3b operations in Puerto Rico in the 27.5‐28.35 GHz band. Local terrestrial operators are not likely to be providing service in Puerto Rico during the term of this STA under the current circumstances. O3b 8 See O3b Limited, Call Sign E140101, File No. SES‐LIC‐20141001‐00781 (granted June 8, 2015) (“O3b Blanket License Application”), Technical Annex at A7 (demonstrating that earth stations communicating with the O3b system can protect GSO systems down to 17.9° N). 9 The PR 2.4m Earth Station latitude is 18° 14' 24" N. 10 Market Access Grant, Paragraph 4. 3

is in the process of seeking a coordination report for extended operations in Puerto Rico, and will cease transmissions in the event that it receives a complaint of harmful interference. Conclusion The requested STA will allow O3b to help connect wireless services for the people of Puerto Rico as the local terrestrial networks are being repaired. Accordingly, and for good cause shown, O3b respectfully requests that its STA be granted in time for it to commence testing under this 30‐day STA on October 11, 2017. 4

ANNEX 1 – Form 312, Schedule B The Form 312, Schedule B is provided on the following pages. 5

SATELLITE EARTH STATION AUTHORIZATIONS FCC Form 312 - Schedule B:(Technical and Operational Description) Location of Earth Station Site E1: Site Identifier: Ceiba E5. Call Sign: E2: Contact Name: Network Operations Center E6. Phone Number: 703-366-1500 E3. Street: 12811 Randolph Ridge Lane E7. City: Ceiba E8. County: NA E4. State: PR E9. Zip Code: 00735 E10. Area of Operation: Fixed E11. Latitude: 18° 14' 24" N E12. Longitude: 65° 37' 48"W E13. Lat/Lon Coordinates are: NAD-27 NAD-83 E14. Site Elevation (AMSL): 7’ N/A E15. If the proposed antenna(s) operate in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) with geostationary satellites, do(es) the proposed antenna(s) Yes No comply with the antenna gain patterns specified in Section 25.209(a) and (b) as demonstrated by the manufacturer's qualification N/A measurement? If NO, provide a technical analysis showing compliance with two-degree spacing policy. E16. If the proposed antenna(s) do not operate in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS), or if they operate in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) Yes No with non-geostationary satellites, do(es) the proposed antenna(s) comply with the antenna gain patterns specified in Section 25.209(a2) and N/A (b) as demonstrated by the manufacturer's qualification measurements? E17. Is the facility operated by remote control? If YES, provide the location and telephone number of the control point. Yes No E18. Is frequency coordination required? If YES, attach a frequency coordination report as Yes No E19. Is coordination with another country required? If YES, attach the name of the country(ies) and plot of Yes No coordination contours as E20. FAA Notification - (See 47 CFR Part 17 and 47 CFR part 25.113(c)) Where FAA notification is required, have you attached a copy of a completed FCC Form 854 and or the FAA's study regarding the potential Yes No hazard of the structure to aviation? FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 47 CFR PARTS 17 AND 25 WILL RESULT IN THE RETURN OF THIS APPLICATION. POINTS OF COMMUNICATION Satellite Name: | | Eq. If you selected OTHER, please enter the following: E21. Common Name: E22. ITU Name: E23. Orbit Location: E24. Country: POINTS OF COMMUNICATION (Destination Points) E25. Site Identifier:

E26. Common Name: E27. Country: ANTENNA E28. E29. E31. E32. Antenna E41/42. Antenna Gain Transmit and/or Site ID E30. Manufacturer Antenna Id Quantity Model Size Receive ( dBi at GHz) AvL Technologies 2.4MO3 Randolph AvL2.4m 2 B 2.4m Receive Gain (51.0 dBi at 18.56 GHz) Ridge Transmit Gain (54.7 dBi at 28.3 GHz E35. Above E37. Building E38. Total Input E39. Maximum E40. Total E28. E36. Above E33/34. Diameter Ground Height Above Power at Antenna Height EIRP for al Antenna Sea Level Minor/Major(meters) Level Ground Level antenna flange Above Rooftop carriers Id (meters) (meters) (meters) (Watts) (meters) (dBW) AvL2.4m 2.4/2.4 1.0 2 0 40 0 73.0 FREQUENCY E28. E43/44. E45. E46. Antenna E47. Emission E48. Maximum EIRP E49. Maximum ERIP Density Antenna Frequency T/R Polarization(H,V,L,R) Designator per Carrier(dBW) per Carrier(dBW/4kHz) Id Bands(MHz) Mode AvL2.4m 17800 18600 R Left and Right Circular 1M00G7D 0.0 0.0 E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, 32PSK and Internet AvL2.4m 18800 19300 R Left and Right Circular 1M00G7D 0.0 0.0 E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, 32PSK and Internet AvL2.4m 17800 18600 R Left and Right Circular 216MG7D 0.0 0.0 E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, 32PSK and Internet AvL2.4m 18800 19300 R Left and Right Circular 216MG7D 0.0 0.0 E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, 32PSK and Internet AvL2.4m 27600 28400 T Left and Right Circular 1M00G7D 70.0 38.9 E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, 32PSK and Internet AvL2.4m 28600 29100 T Left and Right Circular 1M00G7D 70.0 38.9 E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, 32PSK and Internet AvL2.4m 27600 28400 T Left and Right Circular 216MG7D 70.0 22.7 E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, 32PSK and Internet AvL2.4m 28600 29100 T Left and Right Circular 216MG7D 70.0 22.7 E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, 32PSK and Internet

FREQUENCY COORDINATION E56. Earth E57. E58. Earth E59. E54/55. Station Antenna Station Antenna E28. E52/53. Range of E60. Maximum EIRP E51. Satellite Azimuth Elevation Azimuth Elevation Antenna Frequency Satellite Density toward the Orbit Type Angle Angle Angle Angle Id Limits(MHz) Arc E/W Horizon(dBW/4kHz) Eastern Eastern Western Western Limit Limit Limit Limit Limit AvL2.4m Non-Geostationary 17800 18600 0.0 121.0 7.0 239.0 7.0 0.0 AvL2.4m Non-Geostationary 18800 19300 0.0 121.0 7.0 239.0 7.0 0.0 AvL2.4m Non-Geostationary 27600 28400 0.0 121.0 7.0 239.0 7.0 -23.3 AvL2.4m Non-Geostationary 28600 29100 0.0 121.0 7.0 239.0 7.0 -23.3 REMOTE CONTROL POINT LOCATION E61. Call Sign E65. Phone Number NOTE: Please enter the callsign of the controlling station, not the callsign for which this application is being filed. E62. Street Address E63. City E67. County E64/68. State/Country E66. Zip Code

ANNEX 2 –Terminal Characteristics

Model 2470 2.4 m Motorized FlyAway Antenna The AvL 2.4 m MEO Tracking Ka-Band Antenna offers the power of O3b’s high throughput, low latency connectivity in a transportable design. Overview AvL’s 2.4 m MEO tracking Ka-Band antenna is a transportable, rapid-deploy, tactical terminal with a geared drive for continuous operation. The antennas operate in tandem pairs with make-before-break communications, and are designed to be transported in durable transit cases and to be set-up and on-the-air within 120 minutes. Features • Designed for high duty cycle MEO satellite tracking • Make-before-break handover on two antenna systems • Within 120 minutes set-up • Standard RX/TX feed • Other options - 2-Port Ka-Band Commercial (CP) - Single or Dual antenna systems available • Optional RX/TX feeds - Vehicle or Trailer or Pole Mount options available - 2- or 4-Port Ka-Band (MIL or Commercial) (CP or LP) (WGS) - BUC/LNB integration - 2 or 4-Port Ku-Band Precision (standard Cross-Pol comp.) • Standard colorization (optional colors available): - 2 or 4-Port Ku-Band Mode-Match (enhanced Cross-Pol comp.) - White - 2- or 4-Port C-Band CP - OD Green - 2- or 4-Port C-Band LP - Desert Tan - 2-Port C-Band Troposcatter • Antenna size options: - 2-Port X-Band with optional RX/TX reject filter kit - 1.8 m, 2.0 m, 2.4 m • 2.4 m segmented 9-piece carbon fiber reflector • Operates with O3b Networks, virtually all GEO SatCom systems

Specifications Configuration Five rugged, weather-resistant plastic cases Mechanical Motorized Positioner and 30.1 x 30.1 x 16.4 inches, 170 lbs. Az/El Drive Motorized Dual Slew Drive Positioner Cables (77 x 77 x 42 cm, 77 kg) Polarization Drive System Motorized rotation of feed (LP only) Feed Mast, Ref. Supports 62.3 x 27.3 x 21.6 inches, 150 lbs. Reflector Construction Segmented 9-piece carbon fiber (158 x 69 x 55 cm, 68 kg) Axis Travel Tripod 62.3 x 27.3 x 30.6 inches, 170 lbs. Azimuth 350 degrees (158 x 69 x 78 cm, 77 kg) Feed, Boom, and BUC* 62.3 x 27.3 x 21.6 inches, 145 lbs. Elevation (operational) 5-90 degrees (158 x 69 x 55 cm , 66 kg), Polarization ±95° Adjustable to within 1° (LP – Feeds) *weight varies based on SSPA or BUC Az/El Speed Reflector Panels 38.7 x 38.7 x 25.0 inches, 155 lbs. Slewing/Deploying/ Tracking 4 degrees/second. Az; 1 degree/second El (99 x 99 x 64 cm, 70 kg) Motors 24VDC variable speed, constant torque Environmental Interfaces Wind – Survival (anchored) 80 mph in zenith stowed position TX Input Waveguide flange (cover) @ Feed; 50 ohm connector Wind – Operational @ Lower I/O panel RX Input Waveguide flange (cover) @ Feed; 50 ohm connector Without Anchoring 15 mph @ Lower I/O panel With Anchoring 35 mph gusting to 45 mph BUC (& other CFE) Mounting Directly to feed OMT or on the feed boom Pointing Loss: Electrical 48VDC Input (28VDC optional) (Power supply and cord Ka-Band RX Typical Max optional) 1.0 dB 2.0 dB Manual/Emergency Drive Manual adjustment with hand crank for each axis Temperature: available Operational -22 °F to 125 °F (-30 °C to 52 °C) Survival -40 °F to 140 °F (-40 °C to 60 °C) RF/Electrical Opt. 2-Port Std. 2-Port Ka-Band Opt. 2-Port X-Band Opt. 2-Port Ka-Band Feed Type ⇨ Precision Ku-Band Opt. 2-Port C-Band Commercial (Military/WGS) (Commercial/Military) (DBS-Bands available upon request) RF Parameter ⇩ Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit 19.2 - 21.2 29.0 - 31.0 (military) or (military) or Frequency Range (GHz) 17.85-19.30 27.65-29.07 10.95-12.75 13.75-14.5 3.625 - 4.20 5.85 - 6.425 7.25 7.75 7.9 - 8.4 17.7 - 20.2 27.5 - 30.0 (commercial) (commercial) Orthogonal Linear, Optional Polarization Configuration RHCP or LHCP Co-pol Linear or Circular Options Circular RHCP or LHCP Circular or Linear Co-pol Linear 51.5 @ 19.7 54.9 @ 29.5 Gain (dBi @ mid-band or GHz) 51.0 54.5 47.3 48.8 37.7 41.6 43.3* 44.1* 52.0 @ 20.7 55.2 @ 30.5 VSWR 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 -3dB Beam width (mid-band) 0.5˚ 0.3˚ 0.8˚ 0.6˚ 2.3˚ 1.5˚ 1.2˚ 1.1˚ 0.4˚ 0.3˚ FCC 25.209, FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6, FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6, FCC 25.209, Radiation Pattern Compliance MIL-STD-188-164A ITU-R S.580-6 IESS 208 IESS 207 MIL-STD-188-164A Ant. Noise Temp. 104o K - 61o K - 49o K - 59o K - 104o K @ 20.7 - (mid-band or GHz, 20o el) 250 watts 500 watts 1000 watts 1000 watts 250 watts Power Handling Capability - - - - - per port per port per port per port per port 28.9 @ 20.7 G/T (dB/°K) with LNB, @ Mid-band, 27.9 (with 26.5 (with 19.3 (with 22.7 (with - - - - (with 100o K clear horizon 100o K LNB) 50o K LNB) 20o KLNB) 55o K LNB) LNB) Axial Ratios 1.8 dB 1.8 dB 2.3 dB 1.3 dB 1.21 dB 2.0 dB 1.5 dB 1.0 dB On Axis (minimum) - - (CP only) (CP only) (CP only) (CP only) (CP only) (CP only) (CP only) (CP only) Cross-Pol Isolation On-axis - - 35 dB 35 dB 35 dB / 30 dB 35 dB / 30 dB - - - - 28 dB 30 dB Within Pointing Cone - - - - - - - - standard standard 25 dB MM 35 dB MM Within Pointing Cone - - - - - - - - option option 80 80 105 115 115 80 Feed Port Isolation – TX to RX (dB) 30 35 65 30 (incl. filter) (incl. filter) (incl. filter) (incl. filter) (incl. filter) (incl.filter) Controller Controller ⇨ AvL AAQ Features AvL one button auto-acquisition of selected satellites, including peaking and optimization of cross pol. Internal movement detector and automatic stow. Optional hand-held control and separate power supply. Certified for auto-commissioning on most satellite services. Size Embedded ACU with separate 1 Rack Unit Controller Interface Panel (CIP) power supply with LCD and keypad.250 W and 500 W (1.6m and larger antennas) versions available. CIP Input Power 120/240 VAC 60/50 Hz, 6/3 A Max. Power consumption is antenna size dependent: During acquisition 150 W or 300 W is typical, ~ 50 W Idle Available options, upgrades and services • Optional feeds and filters available • Grounding options (lightning conductor) • BUC/HPA mounting • Anchoring kit options • Optional 75 ohm coax • Custom logo on reflector face (1- or 2-color; per AvL & O3b logo policy) • Waveguide interconnect options • DVB-S2 Receiver kit • Beacon receiver • Spare parts kit AvL Technologies O3b Limited 15 North Merrimon Avenue 3rd Floor Anley House Asheville, NC 28804 Anley Street USA JE2 3QE Jersey Tel: +1 828 250 9950 Tel: +44 1534 828 590 avltech.com o3bnetworks.com * excludes filter Copyright © 2015 AvL Technologies. All specifications subject to change without notice.


Document Created: 2017-10-11 11:54:30
Document Modified: 2017-10-11 11:54:30
© 2024 FCC.report
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FCC