Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Boeing Company, The
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
JJ
Last Name:
Johnston
Phone Number:
206-544-5512
Title:
Government Spectrum Specialist
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:
2006-10-16 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Robert B. Dougless
Title of Applicant (if any):
Manager, Spectrum Management
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The Boeing Company Requires this Special Temporary Authorization (STA) to perform an initial ground compatibility test of a Boeing 737 that has a unique radar system installed. Before this aircraft can be flown with the radar in operation, flight test personnel must first turn the radar on while the aircraft is on the ground to ensure that required necessary NAVAID and communications systems continue to operate properly in conjunction with the operation of the radar. Per discussion between Mr Krieg of Boeing and Mr Palowitz of FAA, details of the equipment characteristics and frequencies to be used by this STA are the same ones contained in OET File 0492-EX-st-2006. Some of these characteristics are US CLASSIFIED. See attachment for Mr. Pawlowitzs comments
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WD2XJS
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Information
Class of Station:
FX MO
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
This authorization is for the express purpose of performing a ground compatibility test of an aircraft with MESA radar installed. Boeing will be performing a Ground Compatibility Test of a Boeing 737-700 aircraft that has a Multiple Role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) Radar installed. Before Company Program personnel conduct flight testing of this aircraft with the MESA Radar operating, compatibility testing of the NAVAIDS and Communications Systems during MESA radar operation must be performed to ensure the safety of personnel and the airborne platform. during the actual test cycle, ground operation o fthe platform systems will be in two to three four hour time blocks each day. The actual duration o fthe complete test is estimated to last a total of 21 days. It will be necessary to employ the MESA radar at full power during the test to ensure maximum exposure to possible interference on other aircraft systems. It will also be necessary to use the radar through a complete 360 degree pattern around the aircraft. All radar and IFF frequencies identified in our Experimental License Applicaiton 0276-EX-PL-2002 must be used during this ground test. If requested frequencies are excluded from this authorization, it will be difficult for Boeing to employ those during platform flight testing. Boeing is prepared to provide further information or adjust their ground operations in Victorville to meet concerns of coordinating agencies as long as comprehensive satisfactory data can be obtrained during the period of the test. Boeing is also willing to participate in discussioins with appropriate coordinating agencies to provide further detail of its operations during this ground test.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation