The Japan Coast Guard unveiled the ground operation center of the unmanned aerial vehicle "Sea Guardian", which began operation last month, to the press for the first time on the 17th.
"Sea Guardian" is a large unmanned aerial vehicle developed by an American defense company for marine research. operates from an air base in
On the 17th, the approximately 500-square-meter operations center located on the base was opened to the press for the first time.
The facility is equipped with more than 30 monitors, and images of the sea captured by high-performance cameras mounted on aircraft are displayed in real time.
In addition to being able to check ships from an altitude of 3000 meters or more, this camera can detect infrared rays even at night.
In addition, the cockpit has a seat for the pilot who operates the aircraft via satellite and a seat for the person in charge of controlling the camera and radar, and under the supervision of the coast guard officer, it is said that it will be responsible for territorial waters security and salvage.
A person in charge of the Japan Coast Guard said, "The excellent monitoring equipment and video transmission system are stable, and I feel that the strengthening of maritime surveillance is responsive. We would like to use it to contribute to safety and security." I was.