Virtual Globetrotting: Military - Communications http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:53:29 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Radomes at Jiaocheng Air Base]]> Radomes at Jiaocheng Air Base
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@ 2008-10-31 13:53:29]]> Radomes at Jiaocheng Air Base
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Radomes at Jiaocheng Air Base
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@ 2008-10-31 13:53:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58658/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58658/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:53:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58658/ 36.32774100 120.01531900 <![CDATA[Former AT&T Tower Site, Wendell MA]]> Former AT&T Tower Site, Wendell MA
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@ 2008-10-03 16:09:24
This was part of a defense communications system during the cold war, linked to similar towers in Ashburnham and Chesterfield
(both MA).]]> Former AT&T Tower Site, Wendell MA
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@ 2008-10-03 16:09:24
This was part of a defense communications system during the cold war, linked to similar towers in Ashburnham and Chesterfield
(both MA).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57363/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57363/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:09:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57363/ 42.52072300 -72.40473000 <![CDATA[Chinese HFDF antenna (?)]]> Chinese HFDF antenna (?)
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Chinese HFDF antenna (?)
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@ 2008-08-16 19:51:34]]> Chinese HFDF antenna (?)
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Chinese HFDF antenna (?)
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@ 2008-08-16 19:51:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55022/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55022/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:51:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55022/ 23.32587300 113.08500600 <![CDATA[NATO ACE High antennas]]> NATO ACE High antennas
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-04 23:15:40
ACE High was a NATO communications system which dates back to 1956. The system was decommissioned in the late 1980s, and its frequencies reallocated for commercial radiotelephone service. The system was designed to be an L-band troposcatter radio system, which was meant to provide long-range communication service in the form of telephone and telegraph to NATO. These two services combined produced over two hundred channels, and equipment was in place to multiplex them to contain up to 12 different calls each. There were 82 stations, located in nine different NATO countries.

The transmitters broadcast at 832.56 to 959.28MHz, and some were able to produce a transmitting power of about 10 Kilowatts.]]> NATO ACE High antennas
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@ 2008-08-04 23:15:40
ACE High was a NATO communications system which dates back to 1956. The system was decommissioned in the late 1980s, and its frequencies reallocated for commercial radiotelephone service. The system was designed to be an L-band troposcatter radio system, which was meant to provide long-range communication service in the form of telephone and telegraph to NATO. These two services combined produced over two hundred channels, and equipment was in place to multiplex them to contain up to 12 different calls each. There were 82 stations, located in nine different NATO countries.

The transmitters broadcast at 832.56 to 959.28MHz, and some were able to produce a transmitting power of about 10 Kilowatts.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54480/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54480/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:15:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54480/ 38.17008400 20.61886500 <![CDATA[Nurrungar]]> Nurrungar
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By: romulusnr
@ 2008-07-22 17:12:13
Joint Defense Facility Nurrungar was a US-Australian command center for space-based surveillance. It was integral to the US's efforts to detect Soviet missile launches, at one time being the only station capable of doing so. The station was a target of many in Australia's activist sphere, not only because of the close ties with the US military, but also because of its potential as a Soviet nuclear target.

Nurrungar was decommissioned in 1999 and is up for sale by the local government.

See also Pine Gap.]]> Nurrungar
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By: romulusnr
@ 2008-07-22 17:12:13
Joint Defense Facility Nurrungar was a US-Australian command center for space-based surveillance. It was integral to the US's efforts to detect Soviet missile launches, at one time being the only station capable of doing so. The station was a target of many in Australia's activist sphere, not only because of the close ties with the US military, but also because of its potential as a Soviet nuclear target.

Nurrungar was decommissioned in 1999 and is up for sale by the local government.

See also Pine Gap.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53640/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53640/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:12:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53640/ -31.32362600 136.77769300 <![CDATA[Forest Moor]]> Forest Moor
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By: romulusnr
@ 2008-07-22 15:14:25
Forest Moor is a SIGINT listening station formerly run by the Royal Navy as HMS Forest Moor but since turned over to private ownership, although under contract to continue to provide the Navy with signals.

Forest Moor was the UK companion to the USA's huge Menwith Hill listening station just up the road.]]> Forest Moor
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By: romulusnr
@ 2008-07-22 15:14:25
Forest Moor is a SIGINT listening station formerly run by the Royal Navy as HMS Forest Moor but since turned over to private ownership, although under contract to continue to provide the Navy with signals.

Forest Moor was the UK companion to the USA's huge Menwith Hill listening station just up the road.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53632/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53632/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:14:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53632/ 54.00812200 -1.71983200 <![CDATA[AN/FRD-10 Classic Bullseye Antenna]]> AN/FRD-10 Classic Bullseye Antenna
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@ 2008-07-21 23:05:32
The Naval Security Group (NAVSECGRU) worldwide CLASSIC BULLSEYE (now FLAGHOIST) network is part of the DOD Worldwide High Frequency Direction Finding System for strategic intelligence collection and emitter location. High-Frequency Direction-Finding [HF-DF, popularly known as huff-duff] intercepts and locates voice and message traffic transmitted on short-wave channels. HF-DF systems operate at frequencies where the signals are reflected from the earth's ionosphere [skywave signals].]]> AN/FRD-10 Classic Bullseye Antenna
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@ 2008-07-21 23:05:32
The Naval Security Group (NAVSECGRU) worldwide CLASSIC BULLSEYE (now FLAGHOIST) network is part of the DOD Worldwide High Frequency Direction Finding System for strategic intelligence collection and emitter location. High-Frequency Direction-Finding [HF-DF, popularly known as huff-duff] intercepts and locates voice and message traffic transmitted on short-wave channels. HF-DF systems operate at frequencies where the signals are reflected from the earth's ionosphere [skywave signals].]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53578/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53578/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:05:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53578/ 13.59353800 144.85256400 <![CDATA[Former AT&T Tower Site, Chesterfield, MA]]> Former AT&T Tower Site, Chesterfield, MA
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Former AT&T Tower Site, Chesterfield, MA
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By: skyeye
@ 2008-07-19 20:58:52
The microwave tower formerly located here relayed military communications from the east coast during the Cold War. It was connected to underground coaxial cables, whose paths may be seen in the woods east and west of this site.]]> Former AT&T Tower Site, Chesterfield, MA
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@ 2008-07-19 20:58:52
The microwave tower formerly located here relayed military communications from the east coast during the Cold War. It was connected to underground coaxial cables, whose paths may be seen in the woods east and west of this site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53449/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53449/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:58:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53449/ 42.36754200 -72.79931000 <![CDATA[AT&T Tower]]> AT&T Tower
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@ 2008-07-19 20:28:11
The Peru microwave tower was a key east coast relay point for military communications during the cold war, linking Westover AFB and the "Notch" post-attack command center with other bases and with SAC.]]> AT&T Tower
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@ 2008-07-19 20:28:11
The Peru microwave tower was a key east coast relay point for military communications during the cold war, linking Westover AFB and the "Notch" post-attack command center with other bases and with SAC.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53448/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53448/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:28:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53448/ 42.43603200 -73.05298800 <![CDATA[Okno (Window) ELINT complex]]> Okno (Window) ELINT complex
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Okno (Window) ELINT complex
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@ 2008-07-12 00:39:45
Okno Commander Colonel Sergei Chistyakov says that the complex automatically detects objects in the altitudes ranging between 2,000 and 40,000 kilometers, collects all available information on them, calculates their orbits and trajectories, and flashes the information to command centers. The complex may even be used to keep track of the targets in the altitudes of between 120 and 2,000 kilometers.

Airspace is monitored at night when objects in space reflect sunlight and the reflection provides the complex with the necessary information. Okno is fully automatic. It may operate without human supervision, keeping track of the known and newly detected objects. Since the complex operates in the passive mode, it does not use too much of electric power. (In fact, it needs as much as a house of 150 apartments uses.)]]> Okno (Window) ELINT complex
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Okno (Window) ELINT complex
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@ 2008-07-12 00:39:45
Okno Commander Colonel Sergei Chistyakov says that the complex automatically detects objects in the altitudes ranging between 2,000 and 40,000 kilometers, collects all available information on them, calculates their orbits and trajectories, and flashes the information to command centers. The complex may even be used to keep track of the targets in the altitudes of between 120 and 2,000 kilometers.

Airspace is monitored at night when objects in space reflect sunlight and the reflection provides the complex with the necessary information. Okno is fully automatic. It may operate without human supervision, keeping track of the known and newly detected objects. Since the complex operates in the passive mode, it does not use too much of electric power. (In fact, it needs as much as a house of 150 apartments uses.)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52987/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52987/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:39:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52987/ 38.28184400 69.22425300 <![CDATA[AN/FLR-9, Ramasun Station, Thailand]]> AN/FLR-9, Ramasun Station, Thailand
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AN/FLR-9, Ramasun Station, Thailand
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By: romulusnr
@ 2008-06-18 23:17:29
A Classic Bullseye HFDF antenna array was built at Ramasun air base in Udorn (Udon Thani) in Thailand.

Thanks to lgnewman007 for correcting me on my previous guess.]]> AN/FLR-9, Ramasun Station, Thailand
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AN/FLR-9, Ramasun Station, Thailand
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By: romulusnr
@ 2008-06-18 23:17:29
A Classic Bullseye HFDF antenna array was built at Ramasun air base in Udorn (Udon Thani) in Thailand.

Thanks to lgnewman007 for correcting me on my previous guess.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51851/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51851/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:17:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51851/ 17.29188900 102.86919600 <![CDATA[Krug Circular Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA)]]> Krug Circular Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA)
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Krug Circular Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA)
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@ 2008-06-15 17:07:35]]> Krug Circular Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA)
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Krug Circular Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA)
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@ 2008-06-15 17:07:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51696/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51696/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:07:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51696/ 53.03514300 158.79982000 <![CDATA[Naval Radio Transmitter Facility (NRTF) Niscemi]]> Naval Radio Transmitter Facility (NRTF) Niscemi
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Naval Radio Transmitter Facility (NRTF) Niscemi
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@ 2008-05-27 16:49:14
Naval Radio Transmitter Facility Niscemi is located South West of Naval Air Station Sigonella Operation base (NAS II). The department is composed of four Divisions. Facility Maintenance, Operation/Electronic Maintenance, Antenna Maintenance and a security augmentation force. The mission is to provide HF and LF transmitter support to Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Sicily in support of European and Mediterranean theater commanders. Active duty assigned to Niscemi commute in command vehicles to the worksite daily or as assigned. Military members assigned to Pachino reside at the worksite and commute to the base to conduct personal business.]]> Naval Radio Transmitter Facility (NRTF) Niscemi
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Naval Radio Transmitter Facility Niscemi is located South West of Naval Air Station Sigonella Operation base (NAS II). The department is composed of four Divisions. Facility Maintenance, Operation/Electronic Maintenance, Antenna Maintenance and a security augmentation force. The mission is to provide HF and LF transmitter support to Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Sicily in support of European and Mediterranean theater commanders. Active duty assigned to Niscemi commute in command vehicles to the worksite daily or as assigned. Military members assigned to Pachino reside at the worksite and commute to the base to conduct personal business.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50841/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50841/ Tue, 27 May 2008 16:49:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50841/ 37.11705700 14.44140000 <![CDATA[British 200th Signal Squadron Radome]]> British 200th Signal Squadron Radome
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British 200th Signal Squadron Radome
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@ 2008-02-08 12:03:39]]> British 200th Signal Squadron Radome
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British 200th Signal Squadron Radome
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@ 2008-02-08 12:03:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45199/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45199/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:03:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45199/ 51.75801100 8.72262700 <![CDATA[Shoal Bay Australian Intelligence Service ELINT station]]> Shoal Bay Australian Intelligence Service ELINT station
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Shoal Bay Australian Intelligence Service ELINT station
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@ 2007-12-08 15:33:42]]> Shoal Bay Australian Intelligence Service ELINT station
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Shoal Bay Australian Intelligence Service ELINT station
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@ 2007-12-08 15:33:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41908/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41908/ Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:33:42 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41908/ -12.35883000 130.98215300 <![CDATA[ALTAIR (Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) Long Range Tracking and Identification Radar)]]> ALTAIR (Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) Long Range Tracking and Identification Radar)
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ALTAIR (Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) Long Range Tracking and Identification Radar)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2007-11-01 03:46:43
From fas.org:

ALTAIR (Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) Long Range Tracking and Identification Radar) is a high-resolution radar located at Kwajalein Atoll in the western Pacific that provides precision metric, signature, and imaging for deep-space operations, satellite observations, strategic reentry missions, and multiple-intercept engagement tracking. ALTAIR is a near earth and deep space tracking radar. As one of the three radars composing the Space Surveillance Network, ALTAIR can track one third of the objects in the geosynchronous belt, more than 42,000 tracks per year. The other two radars are the ALCOR (ARPA Lincoln Band Observable Radar) and the TRADEX (Target Resolution and Discrimination Experiment). ALTAIR is unique because it is the only radar in the Space Surveillance Network with an equatorial location.]]> ALTAIR (Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) Long Range Tracking and Identification Radar)
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ALTAIR (Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) Long Range Tracking and Identification Radar)
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@ 2007-11-01 03:46:43
From fas.org:

ALTAIR (Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) Long Range Tracking and Identification Radar) is a high-resolution radar located at Kwajalein Atoll in the western Pacific that provides precision metric, signature, and imaging for deep-space operations, satellite observations, strategic reentry missions, and multiple-intercept engagement tracking. ALTAIR is a near earth and deep space tracking radar. As one of the three radars composing the Space Surveillance Network, ALTAIR can track one third of the objects in the geosynchronous belt, more than 42,000 tracks per year. The other two radars are the ALCOR (ARPA Lincoln Band Observable Radar) and the TRADEX (Target Resolution and Discrimination Experiment). ALTAIR is unique because it is the only radar in the Space Surveillance Network with an equatorial location.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40476/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40476/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:46:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40476/ 9.39543200 167.47935200 <![CDATA[New Boston Air Force Station]]> New Boston Air Force Station
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New Boston Air Force Station
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@ 2007-10-30 18:30:21
The 23d Space Operations Squadron, 50th Space Wing, operates the New Boston Air Force Station, part of the Air Force Satellite Control Network. The station occupies 2826 acres, of which approximately 125 acres are developed.]]> New Boston Air Force Station
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New Boston Air Force Station
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@ 2007-10-30 18:30:21
The 23d Space Operations Squadron, 50th Space Wing, operates the New Boston Air Force Station, part of the Air Force Satellite Control Network. The station occupies 2826 acres, of which approximately 125 acres are developed.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40410/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40410/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:30:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40410/ 42.94568000 -71.62571000 <![CDATA[Strategic Air Command remote UHF/VHF communications and relay facility]]> Strategic Air Command remote UHF/VHF communications and relay facility
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Strategic Air Command remote UHF/VHF communications and relay facility
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@ 2007-09-27 11:46:09
This is the Elkhorn Communication Facility, a remote facility of Offutt Air Force Base.]]> Strategic Air Command remote UHF/VHF communications and relay facility
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Strategic Air Command remote UHF/VHF communications and relay facility
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@ 2007-09-27 11:46:09
This is the Elkhorn Communication Facility, a remote facility of Offutt Air Force Base.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39447/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39447/ Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:46:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39447/ 41.34663600 -96.24344200 <![CDATA[Prospect Harbor Naval Satellite Operations Station]]> Prospect Harbor Naval Satellite Operations Station
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Prospect Harbor Naval Satellite Operations Station
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@ 2007-08-21 13:12:53
Part of the Satellite Control Network (SCN).]]> Prospect Harbor Naval Satellite Operations Station
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Prospect Harbor Naval Satellite Operations Station
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@ 2007-08-21 13:12:53
Part of the Satellite Control Network (SCN).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37302/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37302/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:12:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37302/ 44.40433100 -68.01320300 <![CDATA[Array of satellite antennas]]> Array of satellite antennas
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Array of satellite antennas
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@ 2007-07-20 14:48:40
A Sandia National labs facility.]]> Array of satellite antennas
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Array of satellite antennas
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@ 2007-07-20 14:48:40
A Sandia National labs facility.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35616/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35616/ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:48:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35616/ 35.03627500 -106.54091700 <![CDATA[Teufelsberg]]> Teufelsberg
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By: Parabellum
@ 2007-06-30 14:23:44
Berlin's tallest man-made mountain may be resting on the remains of an elite military academy planned by the Nazis. A group of underground explorers wants to go down and find out.
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By: Parabellum
@ 2007-06-30 14:23:44
Berlin's tallest man-made mountain may be resting on the remains of an elite military academy planned by the Nazis. A group of underground explorers wants to go down and find out.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34810/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34810/ Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:23:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34810/ 52.49733500 13.24075700 <![CDATA[Camp Hall - military communications site]]> Camp Hall - military communications site
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Camp Hall - military communications site
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@ 2007-06-21 12:22:52
located on Penhale training area.

Looks like a HF/DF site.]]> Camp Hall - military communications site
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Camp Hall - military communications site
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@ 2007-06-21 12:22:52
located on Penhale training area.

Looks like a HF/DF site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34605/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34605/ Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:22:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34605/ 50.38748700 -5.15188000 <![CDATA[SAGE Blockhouse at Richards-Gebaur AFB]]> SAGE Blockhouse at Richards-Gebaur AFB
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SAGE Blockhouse at Richards-Gebaur AFB
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By: LoneStarOne
@ 2007-05-12 23:34:33
South of Kansas City is the former Richards-Gebaur AFB which from 1955-1970 was home to the 29th Air Division of the Air Defense Command. Based at "Dicky Goober" were F-102 Delta Dart interceptors but also a sector control of the ADC's integrated air defense system called SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment).

SAGE, built by IBM, was used to collect, organize, and disseminate information on the air defense environment of the continental United States for NORAD and the ADC.

The SAGE blockhouse was a four story windowless building that housed the massive computers of the day that SAGE used.]]> SAGE Blockhouse at Richards-Gebaur AFB
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SAGE Blockhouse at Richards-Gebaur AFB
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By: LoneStarOne
@ 2007-05-12 23:34:33
South of Kansas City is the former Richards-Gebaur AFB which from 1955-1970 was home to the 29th Air Division of the Air Defense Command. Based at "Dicky Goober" were F-102 Delta Dart interceptors but also a sector control of the ADC's integrated air defense system called SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment).

SAGE, built by IBM, was used to collect, organize, and disseminate information on the air defense environment of the continental United States for NORAD and the ADC.

The SAGE blockhouse was a four story windowless building that housed the massive computers of the day that SAGE used.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32885/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32885/ Sat, 12 May 2007 23:34:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32885/ 38.84623400 -94.54745400 <![CDATA[Navy Radio Transmitting Facility Totsuka]]> Navy Radio Transmitting Facility Totsuka
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Navy Radio Transmitting Facility Totsuka
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-05-12 03:00:24]]> Navy Radio Transmitting Facility Totsuka
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Navy Radio Transmitting Facility Totsuka
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@ 2007-05-12 03:00:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32860/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32860/ Sat, 12 May 2007 03:00:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32860/ 35.39823300 139.50222700 <![CDATA[Skynet 5 satellite ground terminal]]> Skynet 5 satellite ground terminal
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Skynet 5 satellite ground terminal
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-10 12:14:35
RAF Colerne, just north of Corsham, again sometimes referred to as a "disused airfield", but which is actually a key signals analysis unit, formerly 1001 Signals Unit.

Paradigm Services has a Skynet 5 satellite ground terminal presence at Colerne. It is situated within the Azimghur Barracks, adjoining the airfield.

Colerne is surely linked to RAF Rudloe Manor, if not also the Corsham Computer Centre. It is also rumoured that the airfield at Colerne may be used to shuttle VIPs in and out of the CCC.
[www.secret-bases.co.uk]]]> Skynet 5 satellite ground terminal
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Skynet 5 satellite ground terminal
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-10 12:14:35
RAF Colerne, just north of Corsham, again sometimes referred to as a "disused airfield", but which is actually a key signals analysis unit, formerly 1001 Signals Unit.

Paradigm Services has a Skynet 5 satellite ground terminal presence at Colerne. It is situated within the Azimghur Barracks, adjoining the airfield.

Colerne is surely linked to RAF Rudloe Manor, if not also the Corsham Computer Centre. It is also rumoured that the airfield at Colerne may be used to shuttle VIPs in and out of the CCC.
[www.secret-bases.co.uk]]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32737/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32737/ Thu, 10 May 2007 12:14:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32737/ 51.44427200 -2.27694900 <![CDATA[Naval Communications Detachment Cheltenham (closed)]]> Naval Communications Detachment Cheltenham (closed)
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@ 2007-04-20 20:52:33
The Naval Communications Detachment Cheltenham was disestablished 30 December 1998. The Navy saved an estimated $2 million dollars by not updating the aging infrastructure, and also saved another $1.4 million dollars in annual operation and maintenance costs. At the peak of activities, the station had more than 500 military and civilian personnel and their families.]]> Naval Communications Detachment Cheltenham (closed)
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@ 2007-04-20 20:52:33
The Naval Communications Detachment Cheltenham was disestablished 30 December 1998. The Navy saved an estimated $2 million dollars by not updating the aging infrastructure, and also saved another $1.4 million dollars in annual operation and maintenance costs. At the peak of activities, the station had more than 500 military and civilian personnel and their families.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32008/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32008/ Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:52:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32008/ 38.75080300 -76.85395700 <![CDATA[Joint Maritime Facility (JMF) underground bunker]]> Joint Maritime Facility (JMF) underground bunker
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@ 2007-04-15 23:29:33
Joint Maritime Facility (JMF) - a huge underground US/UK Navy "listening" bunker, which has been responsible for tracking submarines and surface ships out in the North Atlantic ocean. The JMF is sometimes also referred to as the Terminal Exchange Building (TEB).
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@ 2007-04-15 23:29:33
Joint Maritime Facility (JMF) - a huge underground US/UK Navy "listening" bunker, which has been responsible for tracking submarines and surface ships out in the North Atlantic ocean. The JMF is sometimes also referred to as the Terminal Exchange Building (TEB).
[www.secret-bases.co.uk]]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31820/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31820/ Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:29:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31820/ 50.43842300 -5.00644000 <![CDATA[Anthorn VLF transmitter]]> Anthorn VLF transmitter
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@ 2007-04-15 22:21:06
The Anthorn VLF transmitter is a very low frequency (VLF) transmitter near Anthorn, Cumbria, used primarily for transmitting orders to submarines on 19.6 kHz. Its callsign is GBZ.

The transmitter is a NATO facility, controlled from Northwood Headquarters along with three other VLF transmitters in Norway, Germany, and Italy.[1]

The characteristic triangular pattern of roads clearly visible on the aerial photograph indicates that this was a World War II military airfield, in this case operated by the Royal Navy Air Service as HMS Nuthatch. The transmitter is now operated by VT Communications.]]> Anthorn VLF transmitter
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@ 2007-04-15 22:21:06
The Anthorn VLF transmitter is a very low frequency (VLF) transmitter near Anthorn, Cumbria, used primarily for transmitting orders to submarines on 19.6 kHz. Its callsign is GBZ.

The transmitter is a NATO facility, controlled from Northwood Headquarters along with three other VLF transmitters in Norway, Germany, and Italy.[1]

The characteristic triangular pattern of roads clearly visible on the aerial photograph indicates that this was a World War II military airfield, in this case operated by the Royal Navy Air Service as HMS Nuthatch. The transmitter is now operated by VT Communications.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31807/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31807/ Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:21:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31807/ 54.91189900 -3.27763300 <![CDATA[Davidsonville Transmitter Site (USAF)]]> Davidsonville Transmitter Site (USAF)
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@ 2007-04-14 13:41:33]]> Davidsonville Transmitter Site (USAF)
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@ 2007-04-14 13:41:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31760/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31760/ Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:41:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31760/ 38.96665000 -76.68304700 <![CDATA[US Air Force's 5th Space Surveillance Squadron (closed)]]> US Air Force's 5th Space Surveillance Squadron (closed)
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@ 2007-03-25 15:52:55
The 5 SPSS (initially designated "Detachment 1, 73rd Space Surveillance Group", or "Det 1 SSURGP") was part of the USAF's Passive Space Surveillance Network which tracked the physical location of emitting satellites in orbit. This data along with that from other systems was used to de-conflict the orbits of various satellites and manned vessels (for instance the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station) to reduce the risk of on-orbit collisions.

However other USAF systems and capabilities ultimately superseded DSTS and it were removed in 2002 and the unit was de-actived shortly thereafter.]]> US Air Force's 5th Space Surveillance Squadron (closed)
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@ 2007-03-25 15:52:55
The 5 SPSS (initially designated "Detachment 1, 73rd Space Surveillance Group", or "Det 1 SSURGP") was part of the USAF's Passive Space Surveillance Network which tracked the physical location of emitting satellites in orbit. This data along with that from other systems was used to de-conflict the orbits of various satellites and manned vessels (for instance the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station) to reduce the risk of on-orbit collisions.

However other USAF systems and capabilities ultimately superseded DSTS and it were removed in 2002 and the unit was de-actived shortly thereafter.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30948/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30948/ Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:52:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30948/ 52.48043100 0.52214600 <![CDATA[Mobile radar]]> Mobile radar
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@ 2007-02-24 18:58:03]]> Mobile radar
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@ 2007-02-24 18:58:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29614/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29614/ Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:58:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29614/ 41.50189900 12.88926100 <![CDATA[Missile Range Radars]]> Missile Range Radars
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@ 2007-02-19 12:51:17
Hebrides Missile Range]]> Missile Range Radars
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@ 2007-02-19 12:51:17
Hebrides Missile Range]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29419/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29419/ Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:51:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29419/ 57.61733600 -7.44548000 <![CDATA[UNST - RAF Saxa Vord radar station]]> UNST - RAF Saxa Vord radar station
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By: gamma
@ 2007-02-18 13:26:21
In February 1940 instructions were issued by the Director of Signals Development at the Admiralty for construction to began on Admiralty Experimental Station (AES) No. 4 on the island of Unst in the Shetland Islands. The site selected was on top of Saxa Vord, at 950 feet the highest point on the island. Due to delays caused by the weather and RAF requirements for equipment, the station did not become operational until September 1940. Saxa Vord (the Navy appear to have referred to it as a single word, the RAF as two) was equipped with CDU (Coast Defence U-Boat) radar, the Naval version of CHL, and was tasked with tracking submarines and shipping attempting to break out into the Atlantic. It was also able to plot aircraft and was to play a major part in the destruction of several German aircraft in the area. Saxa Vord closed down in July 1945, having been manned by the RN throughout its operational life.

In 1956 construction of a new radar station, on the same site as that which had been used by the Navy, was begun by the RAF.

The final stage of the ROTOR Programme (Rotor 3) was to provide radar cover for the north and west of the British Isles which were still exposed to attack and to give low and surface level cover over the Atlantic, the absence of which prevented effective action against low flying enemy aircraft. Three new Centimetric Early Warning (CEW) stations were to be built at Saxa Vord, Aird Uig and Faraid Head equipped with Type 80 Mk 2 and Type 13 radars . The new CEW operations buildings were to be above ground and designated R10, similar in internal layout to the underground R1 bunker.

http://www.subbrit.org.uk/rsg/sites/s/saxa_vord/index.html]]> UNST - RAF Saxa Vord radar station
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By: gamma
@ 2007-02-18 13:26:21
In February 1940 instructions were issued by the Director of Signals Development at the Admiralty for construction to began on Admiralty Experimental Station (AES) No. 4 on the island of Unst in the Shetland Islands. The site selected was on top of Saxa Vord, at 950 feet the highest point on the island. Due to delays caused by the weather and RAF requirements for equipment, the station did not become operational until September 1940. Saxa Vord (the Navy appear to have referred to it as a single word, the RAF as two) was equipped with CDU (Coast Defence U-Boat) radar, the Naval version of CHL, and was tasked with tracking submarines and shipping attempting to break out into the Atlantic. It was also able to plot aircraft and was to play a major part in the destruction of several German aircraft in the area. Saxa Vord closed down in July 1945, having been manned by the RN throughout its operational life.

In 1956 construction of a new radar station, on the same site as that which had been used by the Navy, was begun by the RAF.

The final stage of the ROTOR Programme (Rotor 3) was to provide radar cover for the north and west of the British Isles which were still exposed to attack and to give low and surface level cover over the Atlantic, the absence of which prevented effective action against low flying enemy aircraft. Three new Centimetric Early Warning (CEW) stations were to be built at Saxa Vord, Aird Uig and Faraid Head equipped with Type 80 Mk 2 and Type 13 radars . The new CEW operations buildings were to be above ground and designated R10, similar in internal layout to the underground R1 bunker.

http://www.subbrit.org.uk/rsg/sites/s/saxa_vord/index.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29375/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29375/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 13:26:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29375/ 60.82634000 -0.84890800 <![CDATA[Antenna System]]> Antenna System
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@ 2007-01-16 16:13:52
This is a huge Antenna for Signal Intelligence]]> Antenna System
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@ 2007-01-16 16:13:52
This is a huge Antenna for Signal Intelligence]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28297/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28297/ Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:13:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28297/ 50.21400100 6.81506400 <![CDATA[Försvarets radioanstalt (FRA)]]> Försvarets radioanstalt (FRA)
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By: alfjon
@ 2006-12-25 09:11:02
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The Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment, or Försvarets radioanstalt (FRA) is a Swedish signals intelligence (SIGINT) agency working closely together with the S1 regiment. It was founded during World War II with the cryptological activities of Arne Beurling. The main headquarters are located on Lovön, 15km west from the center of Stockholm.

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@ 2006-12-25 09:11:02
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The Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment, or Försvarets radioanstalt (FRA) is a Swedish signals intelligence (SIGINT) agency working closely together with the S1 regiment. It was founded during World War II with the cryptological activities of Arne Beurling. The main headquarters are located on Lovön, 15km west from the center of Stockholm.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27682/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27682/ Mon, 25 Dec 2006 09:11:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27682/ 59.33221500 17.85574400 <![CDATA[Observatory Dome]]> Observatory Dome
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@ 2006-12-16 15:53:13
Looks like a radio antenna]]> Observatory Dome
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@ 2006-12-16 15:53:13
Looks like a radio antenna]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27460/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27460/ Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:53:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27460/ 52.11355600 4.31563900 <![CDATA[Bunkers and hardened communications towers]]> Bunkers and hardened communications towers
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@ 2006-11-29 10:59:12]]> Bunkers and hardened communications towers
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@ 2006-11-29 10:59:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/26626/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/26626/ Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:59:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/26626/ 48.58688100 2.33999100 <![CDATA[Zoutkamp listening station (censored)]]> Zoutkamp listening station (censored)
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@ 2006-11-21 16:25:22
Like other eavesdropping and related stations in NL, the infamous Zoutkamp satellite listening station is obscured in GM.]]> Zoutkamp listening station (censored)