Strategic HF Site Install Resolute Bay

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
MWO GO Crabbe
Antenna Structure LCMM
Discussion Points
• DND/NRCan MOU
• Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP)
• Canadian Armed Forces Arctic Training
Center (CFATC)
• CFATC/PCSP HF installation 2013
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Questions?
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http://pcsp.nrcan.gc.ca/
CFATC Initial Analysis
13 Feb 2013
Edmonton
2483 km
S
Resolute
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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
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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)
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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)
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Classrooms (six classrooms)
Approx Size –
210 x 120 km
CTA (Possible)
Winter Survival
Trg Area
Possible CTA
CF trg site (FY 13/14)
Resolute
Bay
Activity max pers
AOA - 70
SOVOP – 120140
CFSSAR – 20
CFATC EXPECTED USE FY 2013-14
CFSSAT - 36
NUNALIVUT < 50
NANOOK < 160
SQFT
SOVOP
NUNA
LIVUT
NANOOK
PCSP Operating season 1 Apr – 30 Sep
CFSSAR
CFSSAT
Extended season for CFATC
CFLAWC
AOA
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
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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
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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
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
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HF AE FIELD
HF Radio Room
CAFATC
Copper and Fiber optic cable
installed by CAF Line crews
HF Ops Consoles
CFATC AE FIELD 4 MONTHS AGO
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Resolute Bay Ae Layout
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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
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Ae site construction joint effort by 1 Line Sqn
and DND Ae contractor
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5 x 1Kw HF Radios placed in HF Radio Room
on 2nd Floor
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Map of CFATC Antenna Field to
Yellowknife and Edmonton
CFATC Antenna Field
Distance ~ 1568 Kilometers
Bearing ~219⁰
Distance ~ 2525 Kilometers
Bearing ~210⁰
Yellowknife
Edmonton
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
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CFATC AE field today 2 x Delta’s and 1 x sloping V
The Delta AE
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