FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL)
Address
Attention:
Robert Schmid
Street Address:
11100 Johns Hopkins Road
P.O. Box:
6-367
City:
Laurel
State:
MD
Zip Code:
20723
Country:
E-Mail Address:
robert.schmid@jhuapl.edu
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Schmid
First Name:
Robert
Title:
RF Engineer
Phone Number:
240-228-6653
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
APL will be performing temporary over the air testing on an experimental short range multi-band communication network to support ongoing research.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Verify the operation of a short-range multi-band communications network utilizing frequency hopping radios with diverse antennas, radios, geometries, and mobile nodes.
Information
Callsign:
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
04/15/2022
Operation End Date:
10/01/2022
Manufacturer
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Manufacturer
Model Number
No. Of Units
Experimental
RFMax Antennas
RM2
3
Yes
ET Industries
ET17ODA
3
Yes
Silvus Technologies - Streamcaster
4200-235
4
No
L-COM
HG2471-04U-NM
1
Yes
L-COM
HG72107U-PRO
1
Yes
L-COM
HG2414P-NM
1
Yes
Certification
Neither the applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. The applicant hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the prvious use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.) The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and that all the exhibits part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application; undersigned certifies that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Applicant certifies that construction of the station would NOT be an action which is likely to have a significant environmental effect. See the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR1.1301-1.1319.
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Robert Schmid
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date:
2022-03-19 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Laurel
Maryland
North 39 9 50
West 76 53 56
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00025000 %
40M0F7W
Digital MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00025000 %
40M0G7W
Digital MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
805.00000000-960.00000000 MHz
FX
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00025000 %
40M0F7W
Digital MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
805.00000000-960.00000000 MHz
FX
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00025000 %
40M0G7W
Digital MIMO
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Laurel
Maryland
North 39 9 32
West 76 53 56
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00002500 %
40M0F7W
Digital MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00002500 %
40M0G7W
Digital MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
805.00000000-960.00000000 MHz
FX
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00002500 %
40M0F7W
Digital MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
805.00000000-960.00000000 MHz
FX
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00002500 %
40M0G7W
Digital MIMO
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Laurel
Maryland
North 39 9 50
West 76 53 56
1 mile radius from JHU/APL campus
1.60
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
MO
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00025000 %
40M0F7W
Digital MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
MO
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00025000 %
40M0G7W
Digital MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
805.00000000-960.00000000 MHz
MO
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00002500 %
40M0F7W
Digital MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
805.00000000-960.00000000 MHz
MO
4.000000 W 8.000000 W
P
0.00002500 %
40M0G7W
Digital MIMO
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Laurel
Maryland
North 39 9 50
West 76 53 56
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00050000 %
10M0F7W
MN-MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00050000 %
20M0F7W
MN-MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00050000 %
5M00F7W
MN-MIMO
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Laurel
Maryland
North 39 9 32
West 76 53 56
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00005000 %
10M0F7W
MN-MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00005000 %
20M0F7W
MN-MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00005000 %
5M00F7W
MN-MIMO
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Laurel
Maryland
North 39 9 50
West 76 53 56
1 mile radius around JHU/APL campus
1.60
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00005000 %
10M0F7W
MN-MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00005000 %
20M0F7W
MN-MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00005000 %
5M00F7W
MN-MIMO
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Laurel
Maryland
North 39 9 32
West 76 53 56
300m radius drone flight area on JHU/APL campus
0.30
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
61.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
122.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
15.00
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
trees surrounding the JHU/APL campus area may help reduce aeronautical hazard
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00005000 %
10M0F7W
MN-MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00005000 %
20M0F7W
MN-MIMO
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00005000 %
5M00F7W
MN-MIMO
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Laurel
Maryland
North 39 9 50
West 76 53 56
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
805.00000000-960.00000000 MHz
FX
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00002500 %
155MF7W
Net control and Synch
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
805.00000000-960.00000000 MHz
FX
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00002500 %
155MG7W
Net Control And Synch
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Laurel
Maryland
North 39 9 50
West 76 53 56
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00005000 %
100MF7W
Net Control and Synch
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
4.000000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00005000 %
100MG7W
Net Control and Synch
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Laurel
Maryland
North 39 9 50
West 76 53 56
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
Yes
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
30.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
180.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
0.400000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00002500 %
100MF7W
Net Control and Synch
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2.40000000-2.50000000 GHz
FX
0.400000 W 10.000000 W
P
0.00002500 %
100MG7W
Net Control and Synch