WORLD CLASS MARITIME SURVEILLANCE

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1 WORLD CLASS MARITIME SURVEILLANCE

2 The Flight Division carries out surveillance along the Swedish coast and waters, as well as on the lakes Vänern and Mälaren, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The focus is on the Swedish economic zone and Swedish territorial sea, as well as the large vessel routes. ALWAYS PREPARED 24 hours a day, 365 days a year The Swedish Coast Guard is responsible for maritime environmental rescue and ensures that the damage caused by discharge of oil main tasks The Flight Division's and other hazardous substances is minimized for maximum environmental protection. The Swedish Coast Guard is always prepared with Environmental surveillance Search and rescue specially equipped environmental protection vessels and advanced Fisheries control aircraft for maritime surveillance. Maritime traffic The Swedish Coast Guard has three advanced aircraft of type Dash 8 Border control Q-300 MPRA (Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft). They Customs are effective tools in the fight for a better maritime environment. With International and national these aircraft the authority can work towards ensuring cleaner seas, cooperation increased maritime safety and sustainable future fishing. The Swedish Coast Guard has used this type of aircraft since 2008 and the home base is Skavsta Airport in Nyköping. The Swedish Coast Guard's aircraft are equipped with several sophisticated surveillance systems and comprise one of the world's most advanced civil aircraft for maritime surveillance. They are manufactured by Bombardier (Canada) and modified by Field Aviation (Canada) in collaboration with L3 Communication (USA). Dash 8 Q-300 offers a great range, high-quality performance and good working conditions for the crew. Good working conditions on board.

3 The aircraft of the Swedish Coast Guard are based on Bombardier's aircraft type DHC-8 Series 300. This is a civil certified transport aircraft which is predominantly used throughout the world as a regional airliner. The model which is also known as Dash 8 was first introduced into passenger service in More than 700 Dash 8 s of various models and sizes have been built to date, and the aircraft type is a world leader in terms of reliability and safety. There is room for three system operators. The Dash 8 is a high wing aircraft powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada turboprop engines. The version selected for the Swedish Coast Guard is model 311 in the 300 series, which typically carries 50 passengers and has a maximum take off weight of 19.5 tonnes. The engines for this version are designated PW 123, and each engine produces SHP for take off. Crew and work environment The DHC-8-Q300 MSA is equipped to carry a standard crew of two pilots and two system operators. There are additional seats for sev- Complete overview. en people. These seats can be used for passengers and cooperating The Swedish Coast Guard has one of the world's most advanced civil aircraft for maritime surveillance

4 authorities, as well as a resting area for the crew during long demanding missions and flights. The Swedish Coast Guard has rigid requirements for the system operator's work station and work environment. The seat and work console have therefore been designed based on ergonomic requirements. Other crew amenities include a toilet and galley. Low sound level In some aircraft it is still difficult to achieve a satisfactory work environment due to vibrations and noise that are inherent to the aircraft itself, but this is not the case with the DHC-8-Q300 MPRA. The propellers on the aircraft are slow turning (typically 900 rpm at cruising The sound level has been reduced considerably. speed), which reduces the external and internal noise levels. The Dash 8Q has another system that makes this aircraft uniquely The Swedish Coast Guard should develop operations of world class calibre suitable for long missions the aircraft s Active Noise and Vibration System (ANVS), which works to counteract and thus substantially reduce the noise and vibrations that are inevitably generated by aircraft propellers. The result of this is a cabin sound level comparable to a quiet jet aircraft. Ergonomic seat and work console.

5 The Swedish Coast Guard's aircraft are also involved in various international missions

6 HIGH PERFORMANCE for people and environment All Dash 8 models MPRA (Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft) can start and land at maximum weights on short airfields. Long range At full fuel capacity DHC-8-Q300 MPRA has a range in excess of Nm. The range can vary depending on the mission's nature combined with the chosen altitudes. Search and rescue One of the objectives of the Flight Division is to participate in search Life rafts can be launched. and rescue actions, and to facilitate the immediate response and first aid initiatives. The aircraft's surveillance sensors and visual reconnaissance can for instance allow life rafts to be found at a large distance in rough seas as well. Life rafts can also be launched from the aircraft. Other DHC-8 Q300 MPRA is capable of lowering flares, smokers and sampling buoys. Flares and smokers are used for marking an area and sam- Air operable door. pling buoys for collecting samples from, for example, an oil spill.

7 Air operable door Weather radar Advanced aircraft for MARITIME SURVEILLANCE Reconnaissance radar ELTA EL/M 2022 A Electro Optic, Wescam MX 15 Detects and plots vessel signals at distances of up to 200 In the radome below the fuselage there are three cameras: one daylight video camera with variable zoom, one nautical miles, depending on altitude. Plotted radar targets are automatically recorded on a tactical plot. IR video camera with a four step zoom, one long distance video camera with fixed zoom (colour and monochrome) IR/UV scanner Argon AA 3503 together with laser lighting for identification in the dark. IR (Infrared) and UV (Ultraviolet) sensors are used to verify, document and help assess, for example, the Side Looking Airborne Radar, SLAR thickness of oil spills. Side looking radar to detect and document oil spills at distances of up to 40 km on either side of the aircraft. Radio direction finder DF 430 Radio direction finder to get the bearings of emergency Digital video camera Canon XL2S callers. Handheld video camera. Digital still photo camera Canon EOS 1D Mark II Handheld still photo camera. Automatic Identification System (AIS) This shows the vessel s name, call sign, class, course and speed etc. in the tactical plot. Tactical plot with land and sea charts This integrates all the above sensors and documents all recorded data. EO/IR SLAR Reconnaissance radar Communication UHF and Rakel radio for communication with other Coast Guard units, Rescue, Police, Customs and Ambulance Services. Maritime VHF for communication with merchant vessels. Mobile and satellite telephone for calls and data transfer. Short wave and aircraft radios for voice communication. IR/UV

8 Length: 25.7 metres Span: 27.4 metres Height: 7.5 metres DHC-8-Q300 technical data Specifications Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123 turboprop engines each hp 4 blade propellers Electric power unit for power supply on ground Pressure cabin On board noise reduction system (ANVS; Active Noise and Vibration Suppression System) Max speed: 243 knots IAS (Indicated Air Speed) Max TOW (Take off weight): kg Max fuel capacity: kg Cockpit equipment Navigation computer: Dual FMS (Flight Management System) of the type UNS 1-F Collision warning system: TCAS II, ACAS II Terrain Awareness and Warning System (EGPWS). Digital map system: Moving map Prepared for Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) for the North Atlantic Region Autopilot Weather radar VHF/UHF/HF wide frequency range for voice communication Cabin equipment Three identical operator stations provide large flexibility. The third operator station may be used by visiting observers, rescue leaders, coordinators and for internal training. Two observation stations with large windows for visual reconnaissance. In addition to the four crew members, there is room for seven passengers. Galley Toilet Air operable door and launcher for life rafts. Equipment for lowering of sampling buoys, flares etc. Cargo space

9 September 2012 FLIGHT DIVISION Swedish Coast Guard Pilotgången Nyköping, Sweden Tel: +46 (0) Fax: +46 (0) registrator.flyg@kustbevakningen.se Photos: The Swedish Coast Guard and Claes Axstål