Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Blue Origin, LLC
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Mark
Last Name:
Russell
Phone Number:
(206) 254-0880 x41
Title:
Lead Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Certification
Applicant 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.
Date:
2004-03-12 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Kenneth G. Ryan
Title of Applicant (if any):
Director Spectrum Managerment Services, Comsearch
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Blue Origin will be testing the Vertical Take-Off and Landing technology of a Remote Operated Aircraft (ROA). As part of the FAA Certificate of Authorization (COA) procedure, the aircraft is required to have a lost-link emergency/abort shut-down procedure. A communication/telemetry link to the aircraft allows for normal and safe operations of the vehicle. However, there will be an independent, non-destructive, commercial off the shelf (COTS), flight termination system (FTS) aboard the aircraft. In the event of a lost communication link, departure from the planned flight path, or a commanded emergency abort, the FTS will shut down the propulsion units (terminate thrust).
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WB9XWR
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Information
Class of Station:
FX
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Blue Origin LLC is requesting an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) COA (Certificate of Authorization) for operation of an ROA (Remotely Operated Aircraft). The aircraft is a research and development demonstrator for VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) technology. The aircraft is relatively slow-flying (<30 knots) and will be operated over a limited range (<1.0 mile and <2000 ft altitude limit). The aircraft is powered by four, 3000 lbs thrust, turbojet engines and has a maximum allowable take-off weight of 8600 lbs. The aircraft has no lifting surfaces yielding an effective lift/drag (L/D) equal to zero (0). As part of the FAA COA procedure, the aircraft is required to have a lost-link emergency/abort shut-down procedure. A communication/telemetry link to the aircraft allows for normal and safe operations of the vehicle. However, there will be an independent, non-destructive, commercial off the shelf (COTS), flight termination system (FTS) aboard the aircraft. In the event of a lost communication link, departure from the planned flight path, or a commanded emergency abort, the FTS will shut down the propulsion units (terminate thrust). Brief FTS Description - The FTS has two components: 1. A receiver/tone decoder, mounted on the aircraft and; 2. A ground based transmitter. The ground-based transmitter continuously transmits a carrier signal to the aircraft during flight. The aircraft-mounted receiver listens for the carrier signal as well as a specific tone sequence which would indicate a ground command for emergency abort. If the carrier signal is continuously ?heard?, the flight proceeds normally as planned. If at any time the receiver loses the signal, a lost-link procedure is automatically performed on the aircraft. Also, in the event of an emergency abort command from the ground station, the receiver decodes the tone sequence and initiates the emergency abort procedure. All flight testing operations will be coordinated and approved with the FAA facility at Grant County Airport, Moses Lake, Washington. Ground Testing Dates: FTS system check-out. Ground and aircraft-based checkout. April ?May 2004: Intermittent Flight Testing: July 15th, 2004 thru December 31st, 2004.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
12/31/2004
Operation Start Date:
04/01/2004
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
5 Watt xmtr with Omni Antenna
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Testing the Vertical Take-Off and Landing technology of a Remotely Operated Aircraft (ROA).
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation