Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
David
Last Name:
Siddall
Phone Number:
202-408-6429
Title:
Legal Counsel
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:
2010-09-03 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Daniel Robinson
Title of Applicant (if any):
Wireless Technologist V, Frequency Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) hereby requests a grant of Special Temporary Authority (STA) to cover airborne mobile experimental testing of the STARLite Tactical Radar System.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WE9XOV
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Testing of the STARLite SAR/GMTI Tactical Radar System (STARLite) pursuant to U.S. Army Contract No. W15P7T-08-C-P427. The proposed airborne mobile experimental operations will be located within a 185 kilometer radius of the following two locations: Mojave, California (Lat/Long: 35-03-32 N / 118-09-05 W; Elevation 13,716 meters); and Sacramento, California (Lat/Long: 38-40-04 N / 121-24-02 W; Elevation 13,716 meters) and will utilize a 27.7 dBi phased array antenna with vertical polarization. The transmissions will be between 16.2 to 17.3 GHz, with a peak output power of 32 Watts. The modulation will be pulse Doppler radar, and the Emission Designators will be 202MQ3N, 600MQ3N, and 632MQ3N. The Stop Buzzer for this program is Mr. Rod Whaley, phone (321) 951-5571.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems
Equipment 1 Model Number
STARLite
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Testing of the STARLite SAR/GMTI Tactical Radar System (STARLite) pursuant to U.S. Army contract. Testing of the STARLite SAR/GMTI Tactical Radar System (STARLite) pursuant to U.S. Army Contract No. W15P7T-08-C-P427. The proposed airborne mobile experimental operations will be located within a 185 kilometer radius of the following two locations: Mojave, California (Lat/Long: 35-03-32 N / 118-09-05 W; Elevation 13,716 meters); and Sacramento, California (Lat/Long: 38-40-04 N / 121-24-02 W; Elevation 13,716 meters) and will utilize a 27.7 dBi phased array antenna with vertical polarization. The transmissions will be between 16.2 to 17.3 GHz, with a peak output power of 32 Watts. The modulation will be pulse Doppler radar, and the Emission Designators will be 202MQ3N, 600MQ3N, and 632MQ3N. The Stop Buzzer for this program is Mr. Rod Whaley, phone (321) 951-5571.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation