Mission Systems Pallet
The HC-144A’s Mission System Pallet (MSP) brings a new era of C4ISR to USCG aviation and Maritime Domain Awareness. The first pallet is undergoing Tempest and E3 testing. A few added capabilities are:
The mission system pallet was installed in all three HC-144A aircraft in early Jan 2008 in Air Station Mobile while undergoing IV & V (Independent Validation and Verification). IATO (Interim Authority to Operate) expected by end of 2nd Qtr FY08.
- Enhanced operational awareness implemented via installation of the USCG Common Operational Picture
- Greatly improved surveillance sensors
Automatic Identification System (AIS)
- Improved surveillance radar performance
- New electro-optical surveillance systems (visible light and infrared)
- Mission system data recording
- New Law Enforcement Communications Suite
- Enhanced encryption capabilities