Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
David
Last Name:
Siddall
Phone Number:
202-559-4690
Title:
outside counsel
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:
2021-06-29 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
William A. Gammon
Title of Applicant (if any):
RF Spectrum Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
An STA is necessary to perform experiments and demonstrations for a short period of time for U.S. Government (DARPA) contract no. FA-8750-18-C-2058. Contract POC John Weinfield, 571-218-4435.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WS9XNH
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Demonstration and experimentation consistent with U.S. Government contract to demonstrate communications capabilities.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman experimental
Equipment 1 Model Number
partial-SDR
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Consistent with US GOV (DARPA) contract No. FA-8750-18-C-2058, this effort is to develop a system conceptual design, validate by using modeling and simulation (M&S) tools, and conduct component brass-board demonstrations to develop an integrated communications system capable of communicating among and between ground units, from ground units to airborne units, and from ground units to beyond line of sight (BLOS) units using satellite communications or other BLOS methods. This program will develop a system conceptual design, modeling and simulation (M&S) validation, and component brass-board demonstrations. The result of this program will be a qualified radio design with experiential support ready for development and user trial (DUT) activity.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation