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0578-EX-PL-2007 Text Documents

University of Wisconsin-Madison

2007-10-16ELS_85255

University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering Radio-Controlled Airplane Use

Our research involves a proof-of-concept for using Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles (UAVs) to collect thermal remote sensing data for mapping of
groundwater discharge. We intend to obtain ultra-high resolution thermal
images of streams from a thermal infrared camera attached to the payload of a
small, unmanned aerial vehicle. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
requires that we undergo a permitting process because we qualify as a public
aircraft. As part of their process, they require that we obtain permission from
the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to operate our UAV on the 2.4GHz
frequency. Our Futaba radio-controlled product is a standard device used by
many model and recreational aircraft users. The FAA would like us to have
formalized FCC permission for the use of the 2.4 GHz frequencies for our
research work in the State of Wisconsin. The goal of this application is to receive
FCC permission so that we can go ahead with our study that aims help us to
better understand water resources, groundwater-surface water interaction and
ecosystem health.

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