General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

1711-EX-ST-2020

Status: Pending

WL2XBX
2020-11-23

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Address

Attention:	Erica Emel
Street Address:	14200 Kirkham Way
P.O. Box:
City:	Poway
State:	CA
Zip Code:	92064
Country:
E-Mail Address:	[email protected]

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name: Warner
First Name: Brent
Title: Project Manager
Phone Number: 858-269-1174

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
By the instant request (“STA Request”), General Atomics, Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (“Applicant”) requests that the Commission grant Special Temporary Authority (“STA”) to allow Applicant to operate the Radiolocation Service facilities specified herein, during the period of 6 months.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

STA is requested to temporarily operate the Commission-certified GroundAware® system on the discrete frequencies of 3.09375-3.296975 GHz for the purpose of providing perimeter protection for detecting targets outside the perimeters of our El Mirage and Gray Butte airfields. The GroundAware® radar, manufactured by Dynetics, is a state-of-the art all-digital, web-based, low-power, pulsed, non-scanning, ground-based surveillance lower S-Band radar providing real-time situational awareness of property subject to intrusions by humans, vehicles, or animals. The system automates detection, target (intruder) classification, and deterrence of threats.

Information

Callsign:	WL2XBX
Class of Station:	FX
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	12/01/2020
Operation End Date:	06/01/2021

Manufacturer

Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Dynetics, Inc.	N/A	2	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):	Brent Warner
Title of Applicant (if any):	Project Manager
Date:	2020-11-03 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	El Mirage	California	North 34 37 24	West 117 35 59

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	3.09375000-3.29697500 GHz	FX	2.000000 W 2.000000 W	M	0.01700000 %	17M0Q3N

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator
New	3.09375000-3.29697500 GHz	FX	2.000000 W 2.000000 W	M	0.01700000 %	32M6Q3N

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Gray Butte	California	North 34 33 59	West 117 40 13

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	3.09375000-3.29697500 GHz	FX	2.000000 W 2.000000 W	M	0.01700000 %	17M0Q3N

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	3.09375000-3.29697500 GHz	FX	2.000000 W 2.000000 W	M	0.01700000 %	32M6Q3N

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