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SCORPIO® Mission Computer B is way ahead of its class in the market in terms of Technology. It primary purpose is to provide Voice and Data communications via Satcom for beyond Line of Sight (LOS) requirements.
On board the aircraft, the MCU-B is an integral part of the Scorpio Mission System provides the integration of Radar and Automatic Identification System (AIS) targets throughout the whole mission system that present a “Situation Awareness” that maybe beyond any available Mission Computer today or in years to come.
The Satcom transmits data in 3 main forms:
Caledonian has also re-introduced into the MCU-B it’s Helicopter to Helicopter Relative Air Position "RAP” system which was first flown out of Aberdeen Scotland, October 1987. This offered the ability to display airborne traffic to participating helicopters with the minimum of aircraft modifications. Operators and Pilots are able to view the entire situation displayed at either one of the glass cockpit displays or over the radar display. Participating aircraft reported Ident, Position, Vertical Separation, Speed and Trail. Traffic can also be monitored by Oil Platforms. For the Scorpio MCU-B, this facility was incorporated when Caledonian added ADS-B capability.