1434-EX-ST-2017

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Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:

Mark Christianson

City:

Phoenix

E-Mail Address:

Mark.Christianson@L3T.com

State:

AZ

Street Address:

19810 N 7th Avenue

Zip Code:

85027

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS)

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:

Todd

Last Name:

Medina

Phone Number:

(623) 445-6601

Title:

Principal Hardware Engineer / Project Lead

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:

2017-09-27 00:00:00.0

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):

Todd Medina

Title of Applicant (if any):

Principal Hardware Engineer

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:

The STA will enable ACSS to evaluate and characterize a Detect-and-Avoid radar product from Echodyne Corp. (model MESA-DAA). Ground and airborne testing would be performed with this radar in the Phoenix area.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:

WM9XBS

Class of Station:

MO

Nature of Service:

Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental

Yes

Equipment 1 Manufacturer

Echodyne Corp.

Equipment 1 Model Number

MESA-DAA

Equipment 1 No. Of Units

2

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Evaluate and characterize a Detect-and-Avoid radar product. The MESA-DAA is an ultra-small SWAP-C radar that has been designed to enable UAVs to detect and avoid other airborne vehicles, thus allowing them to safely fly Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS). ACSS will be evaluating and testing the radar to characterize its performance.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:

03/31/2018

Operation Start Date:

10/05/2017

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