MWO GO Crabbe Antenna Structure LCMM Directorate of Joint Strategic Communication Support Canadian Armed Forces Arctic Training Center/National Resources Canada/Polar Continental Shelf Program Strategic HF Site Install Resolute Bay 3rd July-16th Aug 2013
2 Discussion Points DND/NRCan MOU Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) Canadian Armed Forces Arctic Training Center (CFATC) CFATC/PCSP HF installation 2013
3 MOU Between DND/NRCAN 25 Years
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Polar Continental Shelf Program 2011 Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP or Polar Shelf ) Established in 1958, the Arctic logistics business line is mandated through the Resources and Technical Surveys Act (1994) to: coordinate logistics support and provide related assistance for the purposes of advancing scientific knowledge of the Arctic region and contribute to the exercise of Canada's sovereignty in that region and its adjacent waters. (para. 8(1)). Established in the 1930 s, the Geological Survey of Canada s Technical Field support services was added to PCSP as the equipment business line in 2007. TFSS provides the equipment for PCSP s Arctic logistics science clients as well as many others across Canada. 2
Polar Continental Shelf Program 2011 Season Projects Resolute DRDC s Project Northern Watch in Gascoyne Inlet identifies and characterizes combinations of sensors and systems for cost effective surveillance of the unique maritime environment of the Canadian Arctic. PCSP supports over 150 projects and 1100 scientists every year Science projects range from anthropology to zoology and everything in between 8
HF and our operations Normal range 300 to 500 NM or 555 & 925 km Maximum distance up to 1500 NM or 2775 km Camps in Field normal operations 50-75 at any given time approximately 150 projects annually Network across 3 Territories and high Arctic - an area larger than Europe. HF is our Primary means of communication Cost effective Push to talk essential with ops Safety network for field teams Ability for collaboration remotely Twice daily radio skeds Our protocol requires positive coms 11
Opprotunity for DND and PCSP Extension of existing HF network Increase level of safety for northerners and whole of government solution to many issues including search and rescue coordination. Dependable low-cost solution for end-users An effective solution for areas with very little infrastructure available to users. ( no cell towers / Communities are far apart) PM Visit PCSP Resolute facility, August 2010 14
Strategic collaboration with DND The PCSP/NRCan-DND collaboration will: Allow PCSP to extend the facility operating season and increase the capacity of the facility thus increasing levels of support available to arctic researchers Demonstrate Canadian public values of cost-effective operations by government departments Strengthen the positive relationship between the federal government and the community of Resolute Provide direct benefits such as more demand for services, jobs on the project, and environmental improvements 18
Questions? 21 http://pcsp.nrcan.gc.ca/
CFATC Initial Analysis 13 Feb 2013
Edmonton 2483 km S Resolute 13
Background Establishment of CFATC in Resolute Bay announced by PM August 2007 Initial construction costs estimated at $60M with an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) post 2015 Natural Resources Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) established in Resolute for 50 years supporting Arctic Research CFLAWC conducts yearly Arctic Operations Advisor Course at PCSP on a cost recovery basis PCSP doubled its capacity with ARIF funding in Mar 2011 Co-use of facility and further expansion through DND funding could provide FOC by Summer 2013 at a DND cost of approx $20 M NRCan and DND have produced a comprehensive cost sharing and facility management arrangement
Recce Results Significant capability (crses, staging, operations base) New way of doing business Integrating planning timetables 140 bed facility with kitchen (can surge to 210) Maintenance capability (incl 10K overhead crane) Supply warehouse (warm and cold) Weapons lockup / Ammo lockup (150 lbs) Medical facility (two beds for stabilization pending evac) Command and Control Capability (HF/DWAN/Internet) Strategic HF antenna farm and radios required 5m dish (3 x T1) Classrooms (six classrooms)
Approx Size 210 x 120 km CTA (Possible) Possible CTA Winter Survival Trg Area Resolute Bay CF trg site (FY 13/14)
Activity max pers AOA - 70 SOVOP 120-140 CFSSAR 20 CFSSAT - 36 NUNALIVUT < 50 NANOOK < 160 CFATC EXPECTED USE FY 2013-14 SQFT SOVOP NUNA LIVUT NANOOK CFSSAR CFSSAT CFLAWC AOA PCSP Operating season 1 Apr 30 Sep Extended season for CFATC
HF AE FIELD HF Radio Room CAFATC Copper and Fiber optic cable installed by CAF Line crews HF Ops Consoles
Accountability Mitigated with onsite staff (Jan-Sep) Significant amounts of CF equipment in place UIC 6038 w/ 0A CFFET 84 LOSV, 9 BV206, RTFL, ATV Coy Gp + camp Specialty equipment for Arctic trg Komatik, tent groups, Medical supplies Clothing
Environment Current CF activity levels not expected to change CFSSAR one serial annually CFSSAT three serials annually CFLAWC one serial annually ARCG one exercise annually CJOC(C) two operations annually CTA (long term permitting and use agreements) Should CTA not be achievable, significant stress on an already broken system = more PY required
Questions/Discussion
23 CFATC/PCSP HF installation 2013 DJSCS (then DIMTPS) approached by CA for support to CAFATC 2011 Communication cable plant design/ installation and HF radio support was requested
HF AE FIELD HF Radio Room CAFATC Copper and Fiber optic cable installed by CAF Line crews HF Ops Consoles
25 CFATC AE FIELD 4 MONTHS AGO
26 Resolute Bay Ae Layout
27 Ae Site Layout Waveguide Bridge Delta 1 Tower Guy Anchors Antenna Support Posts Delta 2 Tower Sloping V Tower Antenna Termination Ground Rods Land Lot Corner Markers
28 Ae site construction joint effort by 1 Line Sqn and DND Ae contractor
29 5 x 1Kw HF Radios placed in HF Radio Room on 2 nd Floor
Map of CFATC Antenna Field to Yellowknife and Edmonton CFATC Antenna Field Distance ~ 1568 Kilometers Bearing ~219⁰ Distance ~ 2525 Kilometers Bearing ~210⁰ Yellowknife Edmonton
31 Test on Delta Ae 4/4 Comms on 200W HF Radio Aug 15 2013 Alexandra Fiord Map of CFATC Antenna Field to Alexandra Fiord. Distance ~ 667.62 Kilometers Bearing ~236⁰ CFATC Antenna Field
CFATC AE field today 2 x Delta s and 1 x sloping V
33 The Delta AE
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