Space Data for Ice Channeling in White Sea
As part of the test ScanEx RDC ensures operational data reception to the Moscow
ground receiving station, processing and transmission of satellite radar images
of the White Sea ice cover. Specialists of the Arkhangelsk Ice Operations
Headquarters arrange further transmission of ice data to the subordinate
ice-breakers Dixon, Captain Nikolayev, Captain Chadayev, Captain
Kosolapov and Captain Yevdokimov.
According to the captain-instructor of the Arkhangelsk Branch of the FSUE Rosmorport Vasily Ilyin, the timely satellite data enables to find optimal
routes for ice-breakers navigation along the ships itinerary, saves resources
of the ship owners and ensures safe maritime traffic in harsh ice conditions of
the White Sea.
Modern radar satellites are perfect instruments for information support of the
sea operations, including ice channeling, cargo transportation, offshore
production and prospecting activities, as well as in case of emergency and
search-and-rescue operations, believes deputy general director of ScanEx RDC, Alexei Kucheiko.
ScanEx R&D Center is now capable of acquiring near-real time satellite
images of the maritime area of all seas around Russia. Starting in March 2010
data from radar satellites have been applied on a regular basis in support of
ice operations of the FSUE Atomflot
throughout the Northern Sea route.
