Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Raytheon IDS
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Karen
Last Name:
Dyberg
Phone Number:
508-490-2723
Title:
Spectrum 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:
2017-04-28 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Karen Dyberg
Title of Applicant (if any):
Spectrum Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The purpose of this request for Special Temporary Authorization is to test array compliance to RF performance requirements in a relevant environment. Testing must begin as soon as possible to meet scheduled deadlines.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WL9XFG
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Frequency authorization is being requested for the period of May 22, 2017 – November 10, 2017 in X-band at frequencies between 9.35 – 9.45 GHz, in order to test prototype radar arrays in a relevant environment. Outdoor testing, across multiple frequencies as noted above is required to assess hardware compliance with requirements and to continue research and development. This system is capable of serving multiple surveillance roles including primary radar aircraft and weather surveillance for aircraft operations, general weather surveillance for a variety of tasks including severe weather detection and warning, and wind turbine clutter mitigation, etc. Technical Synopsis: • Spectrum needed: 9.35 – 9.45 GHz • Power levels requested: 160 W output power, 953.4 kW ERP (peak) • Location of use: Burlington, MA • Each antenna has a +/- 45 degree scan angle • Stop buzzer contacts: Nate Miller (507-421-9830), Geoff Verbeke (508-490-1307), Karen Dyberg (508-450-9236)
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Raytheon
Equipment 1 Model Number
LPR3
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
6
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To test array compliance to RF performance requirements in a relevant environment. Frequency authorization is being requested for the period of May 22, 2017 – November 10, 2017 in X-band at frequencies between 9.35 – 9.45 GHz, in order to test prototype radar arrays in a relevant environment. Outdoor testing, across multiple frequencies as noted above is required to assess hardware compliance with requirements and to continue research and development. This system is capable of serving multiple surveillance roles including primary radar aircraft and weather surveillance for aircraft operations, general weather surveillance for a variety of tasks including severe weather detection and warning, and wind turbine clutter mitigation, etc. Technical Synopsis: • Spectrum needed: 9.35 – 9.45 GHz • Power levels requested: 160 W output power, 953.4 kW ERP (peak) • Location of use: Burlington, MA • Each antenna has a +/- 45 degree scan angle • Stop buzzer contacts: Nate Miller (507-421-9830), Geoff Verbeke (508-490-1307), Karen Dyberg (508-450-9236)
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation