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Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making on Regulations for Level Probing Radars
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In this Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (FNPRM), we are expanding the scope of
the above-referenced proceeding to propose a set of technical rules for the operation of unlicensed
level probing radars (LPR) in several frequency bands. LPR devices are low-power radars that
measure the level (relative height) of various substances in man-made or natural containments. In
open-air environments, LPR devices may be used to measure levels of materials such as coal piles or
water basin levels. An LPR device also may be installed inside an enclosure, e.g., a tank made of
materials such as steel or fiberglass and commonly referred to as a tank level probing radar (TLPR)
that could be filled with liquids or granulates. In the Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Order
(Notice and Order) in this proceeding, we proposed rules applicable only to TLPR devices for
operation in the 77-81 GHz band inside steel and concrete tanks, as that was the use requested by the
initial proponents. During the pendency of the rulemaking proceeding, but outside this proceeding, we received waiver requests and other inquiries regarding outdoor use on additional frequencies
under existing Part 15 rules for unlicensed devices.4 To address the apparent need for a
comprehensive and consistent approach to LPR devices, we are proposing in this FNPRM rules that
would apply to the operation of LPR devices installed in both open-air environments and inside
storage tanks in the following frequency bands: 5.925-7.250 GHz, 24.05-29.00 GHz, and 75-85 GHz.
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Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: March 28, 2012 Fcc Docket(s): ET 10-23 |
Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making on Regulations for Level Probing Radars
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Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Permit Radiolocation Operations in the 78-81 GHz Band
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Foreign object debris (FOD) at airports, including any substance, debris, or object in a
location that can damage aircraft or equipment, can seriously threaten the safety of airport personnel and
airline passengers and can have a negative impact on airport logistics and operations. According to the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), FOD “has the potential to damage aircraft during critical phases
of flight, which can lead to catastrophic loss of life and airframe, and at the very least increased
maintenance and operating costs.” Moreover, the direct maintenance costs to airlines caused by FOD
have been estimated to be one to four billion dollars per year. Trex Enterprises Corporation (Trex) has
developed radar technology that meets the FAA’s guidance and performance specifications for FOD
detection equipment and can reduce this risk to personal safety and property by detecting the presence of
FOD on airport runways. In this Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Order, we seek comment on the
best way to enable the use of this new safety-related technology, and in the interim we grant Trex’s
request for a waiver to permit certification and use of FOD radar detection equipment operating in the 78-
81 GHz band, pending the outcome of this rulemaking proceeding.
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Frequencies/Bands |
78 - 81 GHz |
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Space Research (space-to-Earth) |
Amateur-satellite |
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Radio Astronomy |
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Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: December 20, 2011 Fcc Docket(s): WT 11-202, RM-11612 |
Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Permit Radiolocation Operations in the 78-81 GHz Band
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FCC Above 24 GHz Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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According to the FCC:
Today, we take a significant step towards securing the Nation’s future in the next generational evolution of wireless technology to so-called 5G. We build upon years of successful spectrum policy – including flexible use, unlicensed, and sharing policies – to create service rules for using four spectrum bands above 24 GHz. These high frequencies previously have been best suited for satellite or fixed microwave applications; however, recent technological breakthroughs have newly enabled advanced mobile services in these bands, notably including very high speed and low latency services. To promote the deployment of these highly beneficial technologies, we are acting quickly –- more quickly than most of our counterparts around the world – to establish a coherent framework built on a robust public record. In addition to this significant step forward, we will also continue to explore new opportunities to make additional bands available and to explore other issues, including robust Federal sharing, raised in the accompanying Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
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Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: September 21, 2016 Fcc Docket(s): GN 14-177, IB 15-256, RM-1164, WT 10-112, IB 97-95 |
FCC Above 24 GHz Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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