Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
L-3 Unmanned Systems
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Colin
Last Name:
Fischer
Phone Number:
(410) 820-7500
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:
2010-07-21 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Colin J. Fischer
Title of Applicant (if any):
Project Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
L-3 Unmanned Systems (formerly L-3 BAI Aerosystems) is a developer and manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for USG customers, including the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, CNTPO, and SOCOM. L-3 Unmanned Systems utilizes a small fleet of Viking 300 and Viking 100 aircrafts used to conduct research and development on existing and future systems. Additionally, L-3 conducts crew proficiency and maintenance check flights on the fleet in accordance with good aviation safety practices.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WE9XKC
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
L-3 Unmanned Systems has also been contracted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to provide flight services to test payloads for various upcoming projects. Unfortunately, NASA did not file for the use of the 1370-1390MHz band for the Viking 300 system. This band is vital for command and control of the aircraft and as a result, its restriction causes a safety of flight hazard to operations. Operations are scheduled to start Monday, June 26, 2010 and last for six (6) months hereafter. A rapid response would be greatly appreciated.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Flight Operations to test a new payload developed by NASA.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
07/26/2010
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Microhard Systems
Equipment 1 Model Number
99021 MHX-910
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
FreeWave Technologies, Inc
Equipment 2 Model Number
P501X005
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Global Microwave Systems, Inc
Equipment 3 Model Number
ST-10
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Flight Operations for Research and Development, Crew Proficiency and maintenance check flights.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation