FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Hermeus Corporation
Address
Attention:
Mr. Zane Lo
Street Address:
3960 Dekalb Technology Pkwy
P.O. Box:
City:
Atlanta
State:
GA
Zip Code:
30340
Country:
E-Mail Address:
zane.lo@hermeus.com
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Lo
First Name:
Zane
Title:
Technical Director of Antenna Engineering
Phone Number:
470-442-1591
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Hermeus will be conducting a flight test of a prototype autonomous hypersonic aircraft platform, including all RF emissions necessary for safe operation of the aircraft. The test period will last no longer than 6 months and does not require the license period of a full Part 5 experimental license.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Hermeus will be testing the full-scope functionality of its hypersonic aircraft in flight, including all associated RF systems. These include a radar altimeter, S-band data telemetry downlink, L-band data telemetry uplink, C-band video telemetry downlink, VHF voice communication transceiver, 900 MHz backup telemetry/command bidirectional link, ADS-B beacon, and C-band radar enhancing transponder.
Information
Callsign:
WX9XPL
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
07/12/2024
Operation End Date:
01/01/2025
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
Haigh-Farr
2004
1
No
Haigh-Farr
6040-1
1
No
DPD Productions
MVOBA
1
No
Haigh-Farr
6108-1
2
No
Haigh-Farr
6107-1
1
No
Haigh-Farr
6150
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):
Shane Laverty
Title of Applicant (if any):
Spectrum Consultant
Date:
2024-05-01 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Edwards AFB
California
North 34 55 8
West 117 52 30
Edwards AFB, CA, Flight at 1500 ft AGL within controlled airspace
20.00
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
4225.00000000-4375.00000000 MHz
MO
400.000000 mW 500.000000 mW
M
0.00500000 %
100MF3N
FMCW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Edwards AFB
California
North 34 55 8
West 117 52 30
Edwards AFB
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
129.00000000-131.00000000 MHz
FX
8.000000 W 4.000000 W
M
0.00500000 %
6K00A3E
AM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Edwards AFB
California
North 34 55 8
West 117 52 30
Edwards AFB, CA ,Flight at 1500 ft AGL within controlled airspace
20.00
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
902.00000000-928.00000000 MHz
MO
1.000000 W 3.000000 W
M
0.00500000 %
4M00G1D
QPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Edwards AFB
California
North 34 55 8
West 117 52 30
Edwards AFB,CA, Flight at 1500 ft AGL within controlled airspace
20.00
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
Modified
1089.00000000-1091.00000000 MHz
MO
316.000000 W 394.000000 W
M
0.00500000 %
2M00M1D
PPM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Edwards AFB
California
North 34 55 8
West 117 52 30
Edwards AFB, CA, Flight at 1500 ft AGL within controlled airspace
20.00
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
5400.00000000-5900.00000000 MHz
MO
50.000000 W 50.000000 W
M
0.00500000 %
16M0P0N
Unmodulated Pulse