Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Company

0663-EX-ST-2014

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WH9XRZ
2014-08-06

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DescriptionCategoryDate
E-Mail generated [Jul 23 2014]Correspondence2014-07-23
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Aug 7 2014]Correspondence2014-08-07
Mission DescriptionText Documents2014-07-25
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Company

Address
Attention: John F. Adams
Street Address: 2620 Flagstone Court
P.O. Box:
City: Shelby
State: NC
Zip Code: 28152
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: Dyberg
First Name: Karen
Title: IDS Spectrum Mgr
Phone Number: 978-440-4022

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.

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

Information
Callsign: WH9XRZ
Class of Station: FX
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 08/11/2014
Operation End Date: 02/11/2015

Manufacturer
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:  
Manufacturer Model Number No. Of Units Experimental
Raytheon LPR Radar 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): John F. Adams
Title of Applicant (if any): IDS Program Spectrum Manager
Date: 2014-07-22 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Boston Massachusetts North  42  21  58 West  71  1  10 7.00
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
Modified 9510.00000000-9800.00000000 MHz FX 568.000000 kW 568.000000 kW P 6M36P0N
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 9510.00000000-9800.00000000 MHz FX 568.000000 kW 568.000000 kW P 6M50Q3N
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 9510.00000000-9800.00000000 MHz FX 568.000000 kW 568.000000 kW P 7M10Q3N
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 9510.00000000-9800.00000000 MHz FX 568.000000 kW 568.000000 kW P 8M90Q3N

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Manchester New Hampshire North  42  55  57 West  71  26  8 7.00
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
Modified 9510.00000000-9800.00000000 MHz FX 568.000000 kW 568.000000 kW P 6M36P0N
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 9510.00000000-9800.00000000 MHz FX 568.000000 kW 568.000000 kW P 6M50Q3N
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 9510.00000000-9800.00000000 MHz FX 568.000000 kW 568.000000 kW P 7M10Q3N
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 9510.00000000-9800.00000000 MHz FX 568.000000 kW 568.000000 kW P 8M90Q3N

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