FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Honeywell International Inc.

Address

Attention:	Ted Wimsatt M/S 2i29c3
Street Address:	21111 N. 19th Ave.
P.O. Box:
City:	Phoenix
State:	AZ
Zip Code:	85027
Country:
E-Mail Address:	theodore.wimsatt@honeywell.com

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:   Last Name: Fojtach First Name: Marek Title: Lead Systems Engineer Phone Number: +420532115660

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: Honeywell International Inc. requests a STA to allow us to demonstrate our new navigation system which is based on a unique radar velocity aiding system. This radar system operates at 60-64 GHz. According to current rules Section 15.255 it is prohibited to use a radar system installed on an aircraft which operates in the specified frequency band 60-64 GHz. As our system has been developed for small and mid-size UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), we need to install it on one of our UAVs and demonstrate its capabilities in flight tests. There are multiple reasons why we selected frequency band 60-64 GHz although we are aware of current rules restrictions in US: 1. The system must be small, lightweight, weather, and light conditions independent, and cheap. 2. Requirements for small size, low weight and weather and light conditions independency leads to FMCW mmWave radars and requirement for low-cost dictates to use chips which are produced in a mass scale and operates at frequencies which do not require any special licenses. 3. If we consider all requirements above, there are only two possible frequency bands: a. 76-81 GHz This band is mainly used by the automotive industry and therefore, from global legislation point of view, 60-64 GHz band seems to be better choice. b. 60-64 GHz This frequency band seems to be the best choice to get the best global coverage and be compliant with regulatory rules. Globally, it is not prohibited to operate 60-64 GHz radar devices on aircraft and that is one of reasons we think this band is suitable for UAV radars. Safety of UAV operations is extremely important especially with increasing number of drones being operated globally and increasing autonomy in their operations. No special RF (Radio Frequency) band so far has been assigned to UAVs with respect to the navigation or collision avoidance purposes and that is the reason we are asking for the STA for 60-64 GHz band. The FCC has previously approved Leica Geosystems the installation of a radar with similar technology and radiated power on the same type of vehicle so we believe that our request should be also approved. 4 antenna locations are added for each actual test site to reflect the mounting of 4 radar antennas on the UAV (+x, -x, +y, -y), each pointing toward the ground as referenced in the image included in this application. The purpose of this application is to add an additional test site and time for testing at an additional location. The site presented in the application is the general area where the testing would take place, but the event sponsor has not yet established the specific location where the test would take place within a small area.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

The purpose of the operation is to demonstrate the capabilities of our new navigation system. First, we will install the navigation system, including its radar part, on the UAV and do several engineering verification flight tests and later we will demonstrate the capabilities of our navigation system to potential customers during a demo event. Our radar system is composed of 4 radar boards with the maximum peak power 37 dBm for each board. One radar is installed in each axis +X, -X, +Y, -Y. Each radar board consists of one transmitter and one receiver channel/antenna. The radar beam width is only 5.5 deg and it is pointed towards the ground with declination 15 deg from the vertical axis. With respect to the radar vertical orientation and its narrow beam any interference with some ground communication devices, which are horizontally oriented and using also narrow beam antennas, is very unlikely, as we will fly only in publicly accessible unpopulated areas without any ground infrastructure which could be affected by our radar system or private closed areas with approval of the owner of the property. The maximum flight altitude will be 400ft. Based on these facts we see our operations as harmless. The emissions under each frequency should be F-4-N, but the webpage wont allow entry of the 4. At each test site, the UAV would be equipped with 4 antenna, arranged as shown in the attached picture, with the same frequency and emission characteristics as entered.

Information

Callsign:
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	11/14/2022
Operation End Date:	11/18/2022

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
Honeywell International Inc.	88003444	1	No

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):	Theodore Wimsatt
Title of Applicant (if any):	General Counsel - IP
Date:	2022-10-17 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Tampa	Florida	North  27  57  24	West  82  26  14	Precise location TBD untl shortly before the event	60.00

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?   Yes (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:   122.00 (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   48.00 (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   1.00 (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: The hazard is minimized by the orientation of the antenna attached to a small- or mid-sized UAV, with the antenna pointing to the ground with a declination of 15 degrees from the vertical axis. Applicant will ensure that there are no known aeronautical services operating in the 60 GHZ band in the vicinity of the test location when it is determined. Precise ground elevation and distance to nearest airport are estimates.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	60.00000000-64.00000000 GHz	MO	0.012600 W 5.000000 W	P	0.00500000 %	4G00F0N	FMCW