Joint Metoc Handboo - IHMC Ontology and Policy Management

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KG-84C HF data Air Force High Frequency
Regional Broadcast
SECTEL 1100 AT&T STU III w/Key Secure voice/data, landline
10.2.1.4 METMF Siting Considerations.
• Sensor Placement - location must be free of obstructions which might block or alter
wind flow
• High Energy Emissions - due to high-energy radio frequency emissions from the
complex, ordnance, fuel, and personnel areas must be located a minimum of 100 yards
away
• Radio Frequency Interference - other high-energy radiation sources must be placed at
least 1/2 mile away from the complex
• Signal Blocking - a clear line of sight must be maintained for the operation of the
weather radar and satellite receivers
• Security - communications security (COMSEC) equipment and classified material
storage require tactical security measures to provide protection for Top Secret materials
• Power - requires 120/208 VAC, 3 phase, 60 HZ Class L Power from either a
commercial source or dedicated generators(s) (100amp)
10.2.2 Interim Mobile Oceanographic Support System (IMOSS).
Each MWSS and MST is equipped with an IMOSS to provide forward support. The
IMOSS is a modular system, which provides the capability to provide limited METOC
support in a stand-alone mode with increasing capabilities realized with the addition of
SIPRNET/NIPRNET connectivity.
10.2.2.1 System Configuration.
The IMOSS consists of three sub-systems, the main sub-system, the communication subsystem
and the satellite sub-system. Each subsystem can be a stand-alone system
depending upon mission requirements. Network Interface Cards (NIC) included in each
sub-system allows them to be networked together for easy file transfer and data
communications. The ability to network also allows the IMOSS user to tie into Local Area
Networks (LANs) or Wide Area Networks (WANs) to obtain products and data from
remote sources.
10.2.2.2 Main Module.
The main module is designed to be used primarily for briefing support and the production
of products from the GFMPL-NT suite of software.
• Hardware. The Main Module consists primarily of a laptop computer, classified and
unclassified hard drives, printer, and network interface devices.
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