Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
John
Last Name:
Winch
Phone Number:
626 676 1470
Title:
Frequency Coordinator
Special Temporary Authority application - Certification
Applicant 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.
Date:
2018-07-31 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
AAron Brown
Title of Applicant (if any):
Chief Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) has contracted Sierra Nevada Corporation to conduct high altitude MESH networking and wide area surveillance tests within a flight plan (attached below) over South Dakota. Due to the extreme frequency congestion in the area, Sierra Nevada Corporation requests the use of these channels.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WN9XDN
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Address
Country:
United States
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Sierra Nevad Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Grant of the instant request for STA for 2.3GHz and 9GHz Bands would serve the public interest by enabling Sierra Nevada Corporation to conduct high altitude MESH networking tests over South Dakota to provide a persistent surveillance system to locate and deter narcotic trafficking and homeland security threats.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Silvus Technologies, Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
SC4200
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
25
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Artemis Networks, LLC
Equipment 2 Model Number
XBand SlimSAR
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
25
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Conduct high altitude MESH networking tests over South Dakota. Grant of the instant request for STA for 2.3GHz and 9GHz Bands would serve the public interest by enabling Sierra Nevada Corporation to conduct high altitude MESH networking tests over South Dakota to provide a persistent surveillance system to locate and deter narcotic trafficking and homeland security threats.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation