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 Management/RF Safety
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:
2015-11-03 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Karen Dyberg
Title of Applicant (if any):
Spectrum Management/RF Safety
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The Raytheon Low Power Radar 2 (LPR2) array is planned to be tested at the NTIA-ITS Table Mountain Antenna Fields Site in Boulder, Co, over the period of November 20, 2015-May 13, 2016. The purpose of this request for Special Temporary Authorization is to test array compliance to RF performance requirements in a relevant environment. Radar development testing is planned in parallel at the Raytheon facility in Sudbury, MA.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WJ9XEA
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The Raytheon Low Power Radar 2 (LPR2) array is planned to be tested at the NTIA-ITS Table Mountain Antenna Fields Site in Boulder, Co, over the period of November 20, 2015 – May 13, 2016. The purpose of this request for Special Temporary Authorization is to test array compliance to RF performance requirements in a relevant environment. Radar development testing is planned in parallel at the Raytheon facility in Sudbury, MA.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Frequency authorization is being requested for the period of November 20, 2015 – May 13, 2016 in X-band at frequencies between 9.55 – 9.65 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. Only one unit will be tested at a time. Technical Synopsis: • Spectrum needed: 9.55 – 9.65 GHz • Power levels requested: 160 W output power, 953.4 kW ERP (peak) • Location of use: NTIA-ITS Table Mountain Antenna Fields Site in Boulder, Co and Raytheon Test Facility in Sudbury, MA • Direction of radiation: South East with +/- 45 degree scan angle with ability to adjust mechanically about boresite pointing angle +/- 30 degs) • Stop buzzer contact: Robert Palumbo, 978-376-7321
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
11/20/2015
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Raytheon
Equipment 1 Model Number
LPR2
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
7
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Radar development testing. Frequency authorization is being requested for the period of November 20, 2015-May 13, 2016 in X-band at frequencies between 9.55 - 9.65 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. Only one unit will be tested at a time. Technical Synopsis: Spectrum needed: 9.55 - 9.65 GHz. Power levels requested: 160 W output power, 953.4 kW ERP (peak) . Location of use: NTIA-ITS Table Mountain Antenna Fields Site in Boulder, Co and Raytheon Test Facility in Sudbury, MA . Direction of radiation: South East with +/- 45 degree scan angle with ability to adjust mechanically about boresite pointing angle +/- 30 degs). Stop buzzer contact: Robert Palumbo, 978-376-7321
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation