Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Curtiss Wright / Vista Controls
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
David
Last Name:
Masucci
Phone Number:
978-952-2058
Title:
RF/Microwave Engineer
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:
2003-08-11 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
David Masucci
Title of Applicant (if any):
RF/Microwave Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as a formal application for a Special Temporary Authority (STA) pertaining to the following product development. Curtiss Wright / Vista Controls (CW/VC) is developing an Ultra-WideBand (UWB) radar system known as QUPID. QUPID is an acronym for QUick reaction Perimeter Intrusion Detection sensor. The QUPID sensor is being developed under government contract # . The following information is included to comply with the requirements listed under section 5.61 of the CFR pertaining to obtaining an STA for experimental operation. The STA is required so that CW/VC may continue its development, test, and introduction of the QUPID product. Operation of the QUPID sensor will take place at our facility at 30 Porter Rd. in Littleton, Massachusetts, 01460. Latitude = 42/31.711 longitude = 71/30.869
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WB9XUT
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Manufacturer
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Vista Controls
Equipment 2 Model Number
QUPID
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
10
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The timetable required for operation is continuous from the present time, through to the end of the 6 month period of the STA. If required, CW/VC will apply for an extension by submitting an application for a regular experimental license at least 15 days before the expiration date of the STA. This is as prescribed in section 5.61b. The class of station is fixed. The frequency of operation of the UWB transmitter extends from 2154 MHz to 3013 MHz at the 10 dB points of the radiated spectrum. Thus the transmitter 10 dB bandwidth is 859 MHz. The peak power is 4.4 watts EIRP in a 50 MHz bandwidth. There is no information modulation as the device is a radar system. It is a pulsed transmission; with a Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) being a dithered 2.441 KHz rate. The QUPID is designed to be operated at a typical height of up to 10 meters above ground. Up to 10 sensors will be operated simultaneously. Regards, David Masucci RF/Microwave Engineer Vista Controls 30 Porter Rd. Littleton, Ma. 01460
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
02/08/2004
Operation Start Date:
08/08/2003
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Vista Controls
Equipment 1 Model Number
QUPID
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
10
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Development of an Ultra-WideBand (UWB) radar system for the United States Air Force.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation