FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Louisiana State Police
Address
Attention:
Sergeant Scot Greig
Street Address:
7919 Independence Boulevard
P.O. Box:
City:
Baton Rouge
State:
LA
Zip Code:
70806
Country:
E-Mail Address:
Scot.Greig@LA.gov
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Logan
First Name:
John E
Title:
Attorney
Phone Number:
202.494.8714
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The STA is for testing, demonstrating and training UAS command and control, telemetry and payload systems. The STA will support securing knowledge and experience of a newly acquired unmanned aircraft system (UAS), PUMA LE, manufactured by AeroVironment, Inc.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The demonstration, training and testing is preparation relating to upcoming events, specifically the National Football League Super Bowl in New Orleans. The STA is critical to effective preparedness to decrease vulnerability to citizens and critical infrastructure. Beyond providing demonstration for and training LSP officers, the work will provide technical insight to the equipment and techniques in navigating the aircraft as well as evaluating the radio environment of the site locations proposed. It will enable LSP to establish particular protocols and ensure such aligns to that of the manufacturer. Most significantly, the STA will enhance operational performance and increase readiness for actual surveillance missions that LSP will engage the UAS to perform. This STA application relates only to demonstration, test and training. A separate STA application will be filed with regard to operations.
Information
Callsign:
WY9XLF
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
01/02/2025
Operation End Date:
03/15/2025
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
AeroVironment, Inc.
PN 139883
1
No
AeroVironment, Inc.
PN 139885
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):
Scot Greig
Title of Applicant (if any):
Sergeant, Louisiana State Police
Date:
2024-12-18 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Zachary
Louisiana
North 30 35 52
West 91 15 47
Mobile Ground Operations within 1.6km of center
1.60
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
Yes
(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
1837.00000000-1847.00000000 MHz
MO
5.000000 W 4.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
4M68G7W
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1837.00000000-1847.00000000 MHz
MO
2.000000 W 2.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
1M56G7W
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2362.00000000-2367.00000000 MHz
MO
5.000000 W 4.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
4M68G7W
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2362.00000000-2367.00000000 MHz
MO
2.000000 W 2.000000 W
0.00005000 %
1M56G7W
SO-QPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Zachary
Louisiana
North 30 35 52
West 91 15 47
Airborne UAS Operations 1.6km radius, 121.9 m AGL
1.60
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
Yes
(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:
121.90
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
27.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
16.09
(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:
None
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1837.00000000-1847.00000000 MHz
MO
1.000000 W 1.000000 MW
M
0.00005000 %
1M56G7W
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1837.00000000-1847.00000000 MHz
MO
1.000000 W 1.000000 MW
M
0.00005000 %
4M68G7W
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2362.00000000-2367.00000000 MHz
MO
1.000000 W 1.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
1M56G7
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2362.00000000-2367.00000000 MHz
MO
1.000000 W 1.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
4M68G7W
SO-QPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
New Orleans
Louisiana
North 29 34 25
West 90 35 0
Mobile ground operations within 1.6km of center
1.60
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
Yes
(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
1837.00000000-1847.00000000 MHz
MO
5.000000 W 4.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
4M68G7W
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1837.00000000-1847.00000000 MHz
MO
2.000000 W 2.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
1M56G7W
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2362.00000000-2367.00000000 MHz
MO
5.000000 W 4.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
4M68G7W
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2362.00000000-2367.00000000 MHz
MO
2.000000 W 2.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
1M56G7W
SO-QPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
New Orleans
Louisiana
North 29 34 25
West 90 35 0
Airborne UAS Operations, 1.6km radius
1.60
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
Yes
(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:
121.90
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
5.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
20.90
(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:
None
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1837.00000000-1847.00000000 MHz
MO
1.000000 W 1.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
1M56G7W
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1837.00000000-1847.00000000 MHz
MO
1.000000 W 1.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
4M68G7W
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2362.00000000-2367.00000000 MHz
MO
1.000000 W 1.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
1M56G7W
SO-QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2362.00000000-2367.00000000 MHz
MO
1.000000 W 1.000000 W
M
0.00005000 %
4M68G7W
SO-QPSK