7.1.4 There are 4 operator consoles in the VTS-Centre, one of which is
intended for system maintenance and diagnostic purposes, which allows these activities to
be carried out without disruption of normal operations. The operator can from each of the
consoles control, monitor and display the status of all the VTS-sensors. The VTS-Centre
will at all times be manned with a duty officer and two operators.
7.2 Radar, electro-optic (E/O) facilities and other sensors
7.2.1 Information necessary to evaluate the activities within the
VTS-area is compiled via VTS-arcea remote controlled sensors comprising:
3 high resolution radar systems;
2 infrared sensor systems (IR);
2 Low Light Level TV Systems (LLLTV); and
4 daylight TV systems.
3 VHF communication systems;
1 HF communication system;
1 CB communication system;
2 DF systems; and
meteorological and hydrographical sensors.
7.2.2 In order to obtain the maximum benefit from each system the
various sensors are placed as follows:
Site 1: Romso island (IR, daylight TV);
Site 2: Maale, E coast of Fyn (Radar, VHF communications and DF);
Site 3: Sprogo island (Radar, VHF, HF, CB communications, MET & HYD
sensors);
Site 4: Hoy, Langeland (Radar, IR, daylight TV, VHF communication and
DF);
Site 5: West Bridge (LLLTV, daylight TV);
7.2.3 Data communications between the remote sites and the VTS-Centre
will be made via a standard 64 Kbit/sec Kilostream data link and a low bit rate channel
(9.6 Kband).
7.3 Personnel qualifications and training
7.3.1 The VTS Centre will be staffed by civilian personnel (officer's
rank), all experienced as watchkeeping officers in the Danish merchant fleet. The duty
officers hold a master certificate and the operators hold a master's or a chief mate's
certificate.
