Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Laurie
Last Name:
Sussman
Phone Number:
703-516-8227
Title:
Government Relations Manager
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:
2014-02-26 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Laurie Sussman
Title of Applicant (if any):
Government Relations Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Rockwell Collins is testing the commercial Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) and DataLink system on aircraft based at Edwards AFB. The test will last for three days only, with additional time requested prior to the test for internal testing. The original experiment timeframe has been extended to accommodate delays caused by technical issues (hardware malfunctions) and weather (loss of an antenna mast due to a windstorm).
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WH9XFF
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Rockwell Collins is testing the commercial Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) and DataLink system on aircraft based at Edwards AFB. The test will last for three days only, with additional time requested prior to the test for internal testing.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
02/03/2014
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Sensor Systems, Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
S65-8280-Series
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Testing the commercial Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) and DataLink system on aircraft based at Edwards AFB. Rockwell Collins will be communicating to a VDL ARINC network for DataLink testing at Edwards Airforce Base (ACTFAST). The test is being coordinated among Hanscomb AFB, Edwards AFB, and Rockwell Collins. The test will demonstrate the ability to run DataLink communications on military aircraft. Rockwell Collins has obtained license keys from ARINC to access the Data Link system for testing; it will be using an FAA-supplied tail ID for testing purposes so there is no interfere with air traffic control.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation