Underwater defence surveillance system launched in Kochi
Q. In which city the integrated underwater harbour defence and surveillance system was commissioned on 31st July’15 to strengthen security on the western coastline?- Published on 26 Jul 15a. Mumbai
b. Kochi
c. Kachh
d. Pondicherry
ANSWER: Kochi
According to Defence sources, this system is first of its kind in the country and also part of Navy’s initiative to strengthen coastal security. The system is capable of detecting, identifying, tracking and generating warning for all types of surface and underwater threats to harbour security. It was designed by Israel Aerospace Industries and consists of advance coastal surveillance radars, sensors and sound navigation and ranging systems. Presence of divers and under water threats could be detected with the help of this automatic system.
Such a system is fitted in over 150 locations across the world. Kochi is the first harbour in the country to commission this integrated surveillance system. It will be commissioned in other parts also in the later stage.
