New sophisticated Coast Guard radar equipment to help in fight against drug tradehttp://www.cnc3.co.tt/press-release/new-sophisticated-coast-guard-radar-equipment-help-fight-against-drug-tradeDrug-runners will find it even more difficult to elude the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard, following the installation of sophisticated radar equipment on some of the vessels.
Kelvin Hughes, a designer and supplier of navigation and security surveillance systems, has announced the installation of its new SharpEye upmast radar system on four new vessels commissioned by the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force.
It named the four vessels (CNC3 has opted not to name them) outfitted with the equipment, all of which will patrol Trinidad and Tobago's coastal waters and are also capable of operating in its Exclusive Economic Zone.
The company says the SharpEye radar was selected as the surveillance radar due to its superior target detection capability especially in poor weather conditions such as heavy rain and high sea states.
Dedicated primarily to surface search and surveillance to counteract illegal activity, the radar will also be used in support of the vessels’ navigational magnetron radar to provide the safety and situational awareness required in high clutter conditions.
With its longer range target detection capability and low power output - reducing the probability of detection by ESM equipment - the SharpEye radar will enable the craft to remain out of visual sight and out of conventional radar detection range whilst still being able to track and monitor vessels under investigation.
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