FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Raspet Flight Research Laboratory

Address
Attention: Brady Swann
Street Address: 114 Airport Rd
P.O. Box:
City: Starkville
State: MS
Zip Code: 39759
Country: United States
E-Mail Address: Rfrl.msu@gmail.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Swann
First Name: Brady
Title: Research Engineer
Phone Number: 6623251667

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The request for a Special Temporary Authority (STA) is integral to the development and validation of the Sparrowhawk Marine Radar system, which is being proposed as a Detect and Avoid (DAA) solution for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. The STA is sought to facilitate a series of critical tests and evaluations, ensuring the radar systems effectiveness and reliability in detecting potential intruder aircraft, a fundamental safety requirement for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operations.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  The operation, conducted under the STA, aims to validate the Sparrowhawk Marine Radars performance at an altitude of 1220 meters AGL. This testing is not merely about technical validation but is also a preparatory step for the team to become adept at data collection and equipment management in real-world scenarios. Ensuring seamless communication and avoiding equipment interference are additional critical objectives of these operations.

Information
Callsign: WW9XVR
Class of Station: MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 02/29/2024
Operation End Date: 08/01/2024

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
Furuno DRS25A-NXT 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): Brady Swann
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date: 2024-01-29 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Starkville Mississippi North  33  26  6 West  88  50  50 Starkville, MS. Trailer mounted at fixed location 15.00
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 9380.00000000-9400.00000000 MHz MO 200.000000 W 24.000000 MW P 20M0P0N
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 9400.00000000-9420.00000000 MHz MO 200.000000 W 24.000000 MW P 20M0P0N
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 9420.00000000-9440.00000000 MHz MO 200.000000 W 24.000000 MW P 20M0P0N
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Pascagoula Mississippi North  30  20  2 West  88  34  30 Pascagoula, MS. Trailer mounted at fixed location 15.00
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 9380.00000000-9400.00000000 MHz MO 200.000000 W 24.000000 MW P 20M0P0N
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 9400.00000000-9420.00000000 MHz MO 200.000000 W 24.000000 MW P 20M0P0N
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 9420.00000000-9440.00000000 MHz MO 200.000000 W 24.000000 MW P 20M0P0N