FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Guided Systems Technologies, Inc.
Address
Attention:
John E. Corban
Street Address:
618 Indian Cotton Tr
P.O. Box:
City:
McDonough
State:
GA
Zip Code:
30252
Country:
E-Mail Address:
ec@versatol.com
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Corban
First Name:
John
Title:
CTO
Phone Number:
404-406-6601
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The Radar operates outside frequencies/power that an unlicensed individual or organization can legally operate
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Previously completed development of a counter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) solution under a United States Marine Corps contract that employs the Fortem R20 radar to detect and track target UAV. Now invited to participate in a US government evaluation of the developed cUAS system that employs the Fortem RT20 radar. This effort is not formally contracted, but is participation in a an evaluation conducted by the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL) on behalf of the Joint Office for counter small UAV (JCO). A copy of the formal request to participant in this evaluation received by email after responding to a formal government solicitation is available upon request, along with the AFRL point of contact. Our participation in the evaluation is currently scheduled for November 7-11, 2022. For flexibility of scheduling this event, and anticipated follow-on activities, however, we would like it to cover up to 6 months. Guided Systems Technologies, Inc. will be responsible for completing the tests (in collaboration with Versatol, LLC), and therefore will require an STA to complete this work. Guided Systems Technologies, Inc. was previously granted STA #1817-EX-ST-2021 to conduct tests of a similar nature for the USMC at Quantico, VA, and to prepare for said tests at several commercial test locations in Georgia.
Information
Callsign:
WS9XZH
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
10/01/2022
Operation End Date:
03/31/2023
Manufacturer
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Manufacturer
Model Number
No. Of Units
Experimental
Fortem Technologies
TrueView R20
1
Yes
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.
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
John Corban
Title of Applicant (if any):
CTO
Date:
2022-09-20 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
McDonough
Georgia
North 33 31 11
West 84 5 58
618 Indian Cotton Trail, McDonough, GA 30252
0.25
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
16.20000000-16.50000000 GHz
MO
2.340000 W 20.000000 W
P
0.00002800 %
300MQXN
FMCW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Griffin
Georgia
North 33 19 55
West 84 15 58
750 Teamon Rd, Griffin, GA 30223
1.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
16.20000000-16.50000000 GHz
MO
2.340000 W 20.000000 W
P
0.00002800 %
300MQXN
FMCW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Andersonville
Georgia
North 32 7 28
West 84 7 44
Old Stage RD, Andersonville, GA 31711
2.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
16.20000000-16.50000000 GHz
MO
2.340000 W 20.000000 W
P
0.00002800 %
300MQXN
FMCW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Quantico
Virginia
North 38 35 42
West 77 32 31
Quantico Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, 22134
5.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
16.20000000-16.50000000 GHz
MO
2.340000 W 20.000000 W
P
0.00002800 %
300MQXN
FMCW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Perry Township
Indiana
North 38 49 54
West 86 50 50
Craine Naval Surface Warfare Center, Perry Township, IN
4.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
16.20000000-16.50000000 GHz
MO
2.340000 W 20.000000 W
P
0.00002800 %
300MQXN
FMCW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
San Miguel
California
North 35 45 59
West 120 47 46
Camp Roberts Army Base
5.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
16.20000000-16.50000000 GHz
MO
2.340000 W 20.000000 W
P
0.00002800 %
300MQXN
FMCW