Every day they measurement the physical fields and demagnetize ships. Their work depends on the safety of crews coming out to the sea – specialists from the Gdynia naval control and measurement camp just received fresh motorboats. However, this acquisition is just a game for large changes that await the individual.
Motorboats carry M-27 and M-28 markings. They will replace units that were utilized in the camp in the 1970 ’ s. – They will aid us with everyday tasks. They will be utilized to transport equipment and experts active in the process of measuring the physical fields and demagnetisation of ships – explained Mr Wojciech Roslan, commander of the naval control and measurement camp. This is peculiarly crucial in the context of the changes that await the individual he commanded. But first things first.
Control and measurement ground 3 Fleet Ships. It was created more than half a century ago, and without it it it is hard to imagine the smooth operation of the Navy. Why? – Each ship emits physical fields: magnetic, electric, hydroacoustic, thermal. However, their values must not exceed certain standards. This is simply a substance of crew safety – explains Captain Mar. Damian Arrival from the press office of the Gdynia flotilla. The case is simple. The mines presently utilized have detonators stimulated by magnetic field or sound. If the ship causes besides much sound or is over-magnetized, the hazard of detonation increases. Meanwhile, the values of physical fields are constantly changing. It's a question of the usage of ship's mechanisms, but besides the impact of Earth's magnetic field. That is why individuals must stay under constant control. – Ships regularly host our camp, where are measured by physical fields. specified procedures shall be carried out erstwhile all 3 months or all six months. Everything depends on the size, construction and equipment of the unit – noted Mr Roslan. All ships that return from the yard are besides bound to enter the ground.
During measurement units pass slow over underwater sensors. If physical fields are besides high, they must be reduced. The key issue is the demagnetization of the unit. To carry it out, specialists from the polygon wrap the fuselage with wires connected to peculiar aggregates, and then send the current through them. During specified treatments, the value of the magnetic field gradually drops.
Control and measurement ground is located in the territory of the Gdynia Warport. However, measurements of physical fields and minimization of magnetic field can besides be conducted in the Gulf of Gdańsk. A mobile SD-13 demagnetisation station is useful here, but it is already old and limited. That's why the plan of the next purchases. – shortly we will usage mobile multisensor measuring stations, which can be deployed anywhere in the Gulf of Gdańsk. Their acquisition is the consequence of an agreement between the Naval Inspectorate, the Gdynia Commercial Port and the Naval Academy – says Mr Roslan. – Devices can be taken on board even fresh boats. Therefore, it is so crucial that they can operate outside the port without major obstacles," he adds.
In the following years, the ground is besides to be upgraded to NATO FORACS' allied standards. Currently, these requirements are met by 3 training courses in the USA, Norway and Greece. It is there that NATO ships undergo procedures for measuring physical fields. Experts besides check the accuracy of devices mounted on decks, specified as sonars, echoprobes, and navigation radars.
