Exhibit 1

0590-EX-ST-2019 Text Documents

BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

2019-04-04ELS_226932

                                                                                     Exhibit 1


1.     Introduction

        By the instant application (“Application”), BAE Systems Information and Electronic
Systems Integration Inc. (“BAE Systems”) requests that the Commission grant special temporary
authority (“STA”) to permit BAE Systems to operate the facilities (the “Facilities”) specified in
the instant application. STA is requested for a very brief period of May 6-20, 2019.


2.     Purpose of the Operation

        This testing is a critical part of technology development for the DARPA Rapid Attack
Detection, Isolation and Characterization Systems (RADICS) program. This program is
investigating the use of the military standard Link16 radio technology to meet the nations critical
infrastructure and power grid communications needs in case they come under cyberattack. The
purpose of this test is to demonstrate communication network functionality using Link16. The
STA will allow transmissions that support re-establishment of the nation’s utility
communications grid at the test bed set up by DARPA on Plum Island NY during the test
exercise being conducted by DARPA from May 6 until May 20.

       Time permitting, initial testing will occur at BAE Systems’ RF test range in Merrimack,
NH. We anticipate a 1 day ‘shakedown’ test to verify operation. Primary testing will occur at
Plum Island, New York, on a temporary-fixed basis. Two terminals will be set up to form a link,
and the ability to transmit utility-significant data over that link will be demonstrated. During the
shakedown test, all equipment will be on BAE Systems’ test range (Figure 1). During the
RADICS exercise, both stations will be located on Plum Island, with specific locations
determined by the locations of other test infrastructure (see Figure 2 attached). BAE Systems
may also locate both stations on Long Island, close to the Plum Island Animal Disease Center
(PIADC) Reception Facility on Orient Point (see Figure 3 attached).

       The experiment will support the following granted US government contract:

       Customer/Agency: Defense Advanced Research Projects Administration (DARPA)
       Contract Number: FA8750-16-C-0177
       Government POC: Andrew Wonpat – (571) 218-4885, Andrew.wonpat.ctr@darpa.mil


3.     Waiver of Station ID Requirements

       Waiver of the Station ID rules set forth at Section 5.115 is respectfully requested.


4.     Transmitting Equipment

     Manufacturer               Model No.               No. of Units            Experimental
                                                                                  Yes/No
     Dynamic Link         P600A096-34                         2                     No
       Systems


5.      Antenna Data

     Manufacturer          Model No.             Type          No. of Units         Experimental
                                                                                      Yes/No
 Diamond Antenna       D130NJ                   Omni                 2                  No



6.      Prevention of Interference

        BAE Systems is well aware of its obligation under Commission rules to immediately
terminate operation in the event of interference to any other licensed emitter. BAE Systems is a
long-standing Commission licensee and the company will take any and all actions to ensure that
it complies with its obligations as a licensee of experimental facilities. The tests to be conducted
under the requested Commission authorization are to be conducted at each location within the 3-
mile radius of operation being requested. Link16 normally operates in the 960-1215 MHz band
as a guest, avoiding harmful interference to Aeronautical Radionavigation Services (ARNS).

        With respect to interference mitigation, it is noted that authority is requested for only
limited and sporadic operation of the facilities. Specifically, operation of the facilities will occur
only between 8 am – 7 pm (ET). In addition, during those hours, operation will be sporadic, not
continuous. In fact, there may be extended periods of non-operation during the authorized
period. It is expected that on each day, transmissions will not exceed 4 hours in cumulative
duration. In addition, during the STA period, it is expected that transmissions will not occur for
more than 12 hours in total cumulative transmitting time. In addition due to the relatively low
height of the equipment the extent of possible interference will be greatly mitigated. The
surrounding wooded areas on Plum Island and the buildings on Orient Point will also serve to
significantly mitigate possible interference.

7.      Stop Buzzers

        Primary: Josh Mindler          862 377 5937
        Alternate: James Dolan         202 580 5311


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Document Modified: 2019-04-09 03:54:48

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