Science Application International Corporation

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Science Application International Corporation

Address

Attention:	John T. Bortell
Street Address:	21545 Ridgetop Circle
P.O. Box:
City:	Sterling
State:	VA
Zip Code:	20166
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: Cronin First Name: Bill Title: UAV Systems Engineer Phone Number: 571-434-2602

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: Testing and Validation of Operational Requirements and system performance. We have initiated an Internal Research and Development (IR&D) program where we are developing an integrated image sensor package and RF transmission system and will integrate this package on a small rotor wing unmanned air vehicle for use by the US Army Future Combat System Program. This system is being developed for US Army Infantry uses in urban areas to assist the US Army Units prosecute battles in areas now being experienced. This STA will allow SAIC to develop, test and validate operational requirements and this solution.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Testing and development of electronics system for military.

Information

Callsign:	WC9XBL
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	01/15/2005
Operation End Date:	04/15/2005

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
Global Microwave Services, Inc	NTD3BU4G100X	2	No
Global Microwave Services, Inc	PAS3BCS1X	2	No

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 T. Bortell
Title of Applicant (if any):	Deputy Division Manager and FSO
Date:	2004-12-09 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Sterling	Virginia	North  39  1  32	West  77  24  31		5.00

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
New	2510.00000000-2660.00000000 MHz	MO	1.000000 W 750.000000 mW	M		10M0M0F	FM modulated
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Bealton	Virginia	North  38  31  31	West  77  43  59		5.00

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
New	2510.00000000-2660.00000000 MHz	MO	1.000000 W 750.000000 mW	M		10M0M0F	FM modulated

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