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:
2010-12-13 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Daniel Robinson
Title of Applicant (if any):
Frequency Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The STA is necessary to test an experimental radio station facility with one mobile aircraft pursuant to U.S. Army Contract No. W91260-10-9-0005.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WE9XRB
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) requests authorization to operate an experimental radio station facility. These tests are pursuant to U.S. Army Contract No. W91260-10-9-0005. The equipment, which will be operated in a lab environment, includes the Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT) manufactured by Rockwell Collins, and a Mini-Tactical Common Data Link Surface and a Mini-Tactical Common Data Link Airborne Terminal (CDLs) manufactured by Cubic. TTNT is a high-bandwidth wireless network designed to assist the U.S. military in creating a rapid retargeting capability. The data links are adaptable to a variety of configurations. The Stop Buzzer for this program is Mr. Daniel Robinson, office (661) 272-7033; mobile (661) 480-8092.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Rockwell Collins Tactical Targeting
Equipment 1 Model Number
Network Tech.
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Cubic Mini-Tact. Common Data Link
Equipment 2 Model Number
Surface Term.
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 3 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Cubic Mini-Tact. Common Data Link
Equipment 3 Model Number
Airborne Term.
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Testing of Tactical Targeting Network Technology, a Mini-Tactical Common Data Link Surface and a Mini-Tactical Common Data Link Airborne Terminal pursuant to U.S. Army Contract. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) requests authorization to operate an experimental radio station facility. These tests are pursuant to U.S. Army Contract No. W91260-10-9-0005. The equipment, which will be operated in a lab environment, includes the Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT) manufactured by Rockwell Collins, and a Mini-Tactical Common Data Link Surface and a Mini-Tactical Common Data Link Airborne Terminal (CDLs) manufactured by Cubic. TTNT is a high-bandwidth wireless network designed to assist the U.S. military in creating a rapid retargeting capability. The data links are adaptable to a variety of configurations. The Stop Buzzer for this program is Mr. Daniel Robinson, office (661) 272-7033; mobile (661) 480-8092.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation