Chugach has secured the United States Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) Systems Development Directorate Seismic Mission Support III contract, extending our trusted partnership since 2000. This award underscores our leadership in seismic monitoring and our commitment to supporting AFTAC’s critical mission. Our expert team will execute this operation in Wyoming and two remote sites in Canada—Cambridge Bay and Flin Flon.
AFTAC plays a crucial role in global nuclear treaty compliance, leveraging advanced seismic, hydroacoustic, satellite-detection, and airborne materials collection systems to monitor nuclear activities. Chugach continues to deliver seamless data collection and mission success, reinforcing our expertise in seismic ground-based monitoring.
Comprehensive Seismic Mission Support
Under this contract, Chugach delivers expert mission support at three seismic stations in the United States and Canada:
- Operating Location (OL)-BW, Boulder, Wyoming
- A 16-square-mile seismic facility featuring a main compound with six buildings, a remote operating facility, and multiple seismic arrays.
- The site hosts 13 short-period instrument locations, one broadband instrument site, and two radio repeater sites for intra-site communications.
- A second seismic array at this location supports seven additional sites for field research, testing, and training.
- Equipment Location (EL) 079 – Above the Arctic Circle, Canada
- A 400-square-mile seismic array housing 19 short-period instrument sites, one broadband instrument site, four long-period instrument sites, and 450 miles of cable for power, data, and intra-site communications.
- The Canadian Government owns and manages the facility building supporting daily operations.
- Equipment Location (EL) 244 – Flin Flon, Canada
- A 175-square-mile seismic array with 18 short-period instrument sites, one broadband instrument site, and 50 miles of cable for power and data transmission.
- This location also houses an atmospheric sampling sensor, enhancing AFTAC’s monitoring capabilities.
Chugach’s Expertise Drives Success
Chugach’s contract award reflects the strength of our highly skilled and dedicated team. David Reeves spearheaded the winning proposal effort, ensuring a compelling and competitive solution that met AFTAC’s mission-critical requirements with precision and innovation. Dylan Davis, our Program Manager, has led this effort since 2010, bringing deep technical expertise and an in-depth understanding of AFTAC’s seismic monitoring mission. His leadership and strategic insights played a crucial role in securing this award.
Dylan highlighted the collaborative effort behind this success: “This achievement is the result of our entire team’s dedication and expertise. Their hard work ensures mission success every day.”
Mark Miller, CDSL General Manager, reinforced Chugach’s commitment to excellence:
“Chugach remains at the forefront of seismic monitoring operations for AFTAC. Our team’s expertise and unwavering dedication contribute to national security and treaty compliance efforts. We are excited to continue our partnership with AFTAC, enhancing seismic detection capabilities worldwide.”
Looking Ahead
Chugach remains dedicated to supporting seismic monitoring efforts with a focus on reliability and efficiency. This contract reinforces our role in contributing to national security and treaty monitoring initiatives.
