Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
SkyGrid, LLC
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Will
Last Name:
Ko
Phone Number:
8322165501
Title:
Manager, SkyGrid Solutions
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:
2021-07-09 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Will Ko
Title of Applicant (if any):
Manager, SkyGrid Solutions
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The STA will enable SkyGrid to test a ground based radar system at our private test facility. This is necessary to support work we are doing with NASA (Advanced Air Mobility Campaign) regarding airspace monitoring.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WS9XMD
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Address
Country:
United States
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The radar/system will be used for radiolocation for the general security monitoring/surveillance of airspace at our private test facility (1551 Co Rd 221, Florence, TX 76527, USA). The radar/system will be installed on the ground to monitor airspace. Radar testing will be directed by the SkyGrid engineering team with technical support provided by Fortem Technologies.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Fortem Technologies, Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
R30
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Test a ground based radar system at a private test facility. The radar/system will be used for radiolocation for the general security monitoring/surveillance of airspace at our private test facility (1551 Co Rd 221, Florence, TX 76527, USA). The radar/system will be installed on the ground to monitor airspace. Radar testing will be directed by the SkyGrid engineering team with technical support provided by Fortem Technologies.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation