Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Brent
Last Name:
Warner
Phone Number:
858-269-1174
Title:
Project 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:
2020-11-03 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Brent Warner
Title of Applicant (if any):
Project Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
By the instant request (STA Request), General Atomics, Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (Applicant) requests that the Commission grant Special Temporary Authority (STA) to allow Applicant to operate the Radiolocation Service facilities specified herein, during the period of 6 months.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WL2XBX
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:
By the instant request (“STA Request”), General Atomics, Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (“Applicant”) requests that the Commission grant Special Temporary Authority (“STA”) to allow Applicant to operate the Radiolocation Service facilities specified herein, during the period of 6 months.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
STA is requested to temporarily operate the Commission-certified GroundAware® system on the discrete frequencies of 3.09375-3.296975 GHz for the purpose of providing perimeter protection for detecting targets outside the perimeters of our El Mirage and Gray Butte airfields. The GroundAware® radar, manufactured by Dynetics, is a state-of-the art all-digital, web-based, low-power, pulsed, non-scanning, ground-based surveillance lower S-Band radar providing real-time situational awareness of property subject to intrusions by humans, vehicles, or animals. The system automates detection, target (intruder) classification, and deterrence of threats.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
06/01/2021
Operation Start Date:
12/01/2020
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Dynetics, Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
N/A
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Operate the Commission-certified GroundAware® system on the discrete frequencies of 3.09375-3.296975 GHz for the purpose of providing perimeter protection for detecting targets. STA is requested to temporarily operate the Commission-certified GroundAware® system on the discrete frequencies of 3.09375-3.296975 GHz for the purpose of providing perimeter protection for detecting targets outside the perimeters of our El Mirage and Gray Butte airfields. The GroundAware® radar, manufactured by Dynetics, is a state-of-the art all-digital, web-based, low-power, pulsed, non-scanning, ground-based surveillance lower S-Band radar providing real-time situational awareness of property subject to intrusions by humans, vehicles, or animals. The system automates detection, target (intruder) classification, and deterrence of threats.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation