Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Company
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Karen
Last Name:
Dyberg
Phone Number:
978-440-4022
Title:
IDS Spectrum Mgr
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:
2014-07-22 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
John F. Adams
Title of Applicant (if any):
IDS Program Spectrum Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The purpose of this testing is to acquire data for subsequent analysis and development of expert algorithms to detect, quantify and track wake vortex hazards to aviation. Testing is planned to begin this summer. The system will transmit pulsed Frequency Modulated (Chirp) waveforms. It is expected that the radar will be operated 24 hours a day, seven days per week for the duration of the testing. The radar will be controlled by a local operator during test conduct. The radar is a 1m x 1m and will be mounted on a trailer about 8 inches (0.2 meters) off the ground. The Low Power Radar (LPR) is planned to be operated at multiple sites between 3/4 nautical mile and 3 nautical miles from the end of runways near Boston Logan (BOS) or Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). The system will be located 1/4 to 1 nautical mile to the side of the approach/departure path and scan in range height indicator (RHI) mode across the path.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WH9XRZ
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
FAA frequency coordination is being requested prior to submitting an application for an experimental Special Temporary Authorization to the FCC. Raytheon is requesting permission to perform testing in the 9.5 GHz - 9.8 GHz radiolocation band in order to demonstrate the operation of a prototype low power radar system. This activity follows the successful demonstration of the system for use as an air traffic radar and weather radar. The testing is intended to evaluate the ability of the system to detect and track wake vortices generated by a lead aircraft in order to ensure safe separation between it and following aircraft near an airport. This is the same radar that has been operated at Johnstown, PA under FAA 131212 and at Crane, TX under FAA 130087 for the development of wind turbine mitigation software. It was also operated under FCC call sign WG2XWA at McKinney, TX. The radar technical parameters have been modified somewhat to permit the detection of wake vortex hazards. The details can be found below.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Raytheon
Equipment 1 Model Number
LPR Radar
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Radar testing FAA frequency coordination is being requested prior to submitting an application for an experimental Special Temporary Authorization to the FCC. Raytheon is requesting permission to perform testing in the 9.5 GHz - 9.8 GHz radiolocation band in order to demonstrate the operation of a prototype low power radar system. This activity follows the successful demonstration of the system for use as an air traffic radar and weather radar. The testing is intended to evaluate the ability of the system to detect and track wake vortices generated by a lead aircraft in order to ensure safe separation between it and following aircraft near an airport. This is the same radar that has been operated at Johnstown, PA under FAA 131212 and at Crane, TX under FAA 130087 for the development of wind turbine mitigation software. It was also operated under FCC call sign WG2XWA at McKinney, TX. The radar technical parameters have been modified somewhat to permit the detection of wake vortex hazards. The details can be found below. NOTE: This was coordinated with the FAA action Officer was Anuj K. Sinha phone # (718) 977-6609. Stated we did not need a coordination notes. Sir Adams, FAA has no objection to the request of 9.51GHz to 9.8GHz Anuj Sinha Frequency Management Officer, Spectrum Engineer Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ESA Spectrum Engineering Services, AJW-1C5 Office: 718 977 6609
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation