FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Elbit System of America
Address
Attention:
Eddie Huddleston
Street Address:
4700 Marine Creek Pkwy
P.O. Box:
City:
Fort Worth
State:
TX
Zip Code:
76179
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
eddie.huddleston@elbitsystems-us.com
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Huddleston
First Name:
Eddie
Title:
Systems Engineer
Phone Number:
8174706086
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We will be flying localized demonstrations of our system in localized areas defined in the application. Previous conversations with personnel at the FCC and NTIA determined that STAs would be required for these demonstrations.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Demonstration of helmet mounted displays systems using inputs from radar and FLIR sensors for terrain mapping and obstacle avoidance in degraded visual environments.
Information
Callsign:
WT9XVQ
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
12/21/2022
Operation End Date:
05/21/2023
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
Elbit Systems Ltd
MB001
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):
Eddie Huddleston
Title of Applicant (if any):
Staff Systems Engineer
Date:
2022-11-04 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Warner Robins
Georgia
North 32 38 24
West 83 35 50
Warner Robins, GA, 400km from Robins AFB, GA 3k' AGL
400.00
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
24.05000000-24.25000000 GHz
MO
500.000000 mW 10.000000 W
M
50.00000000 %
100MF1N
FMCW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Fort Worth
Texas
North 32 49 12
West 97 21 36
Fort Worth, TX, 400 km radius from Meacham, 3k' AGL
400.00
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
24.05000000-24.25000000 GHz
MO
500.000000 mW 10.000000 W
M
50.00000000 %
100KF1N
FMCW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Eglin AFB
Florida
North 30 29 43
West 86 32 59
400km from Ft Walton Airport, FL 3k' AGL, ELGIN AFB, FL
400.00
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
24.05000000-24.25000000 GHz
MO
500.000000 mW 10.000000 W
M
50.00000000 %
100KF1N
FMCW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Huntsville
Alabama
North 34 38 24
West 86 46 48
Huntsville,AL, 400 km radius from Meacham HSV Airport, 3k' AGL
400.00
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
24.05000000-24.25000000 GHz
MO
500.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
50.00000000 %
100MF1F
FMCW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Nellis AFB
Nevada
North 36 14 57
West 114 59 46
Nellis AFB, NV, 400 km radius ,3k' AGL
400.00
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
24.05000000-24.25000000 GHz
MO
500.000000 mW 10.000000 W
P
50.00000000 %
100MF1N
FMCW