Application of radio beacons in SAR operations

• Autorzy: Bakota M. , Lušić Z. , Pušić D.

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DOI

10.12716/1001.14.03.13

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This research features an overview of the available PLB technologies, their advantages, shortcomings and areas of their optimum application. A test of the locator transmitter emitting both 406 MHz AIS and 121.5 MHz signals was performed with a focus on tracking the homing 121.5 MHz signal. The efficiency of the homing signal was examined by using two separate radio locating systems. One of them comprised multi-purpose and widely available components and programs, while the other was a specialised radio beacon system with dedicated components. In addition to the results, their analysis and evaluation of efficiency, the paper discusses the applicability of the available PLB technologies and provides guidelines for adequate selection of the PLB devices and position indicating radio equipment.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

maritime information technology; communication system; radio beacons; SAR operations; Automatic Identification System; AIS; Maritime Survivor Locating Devices; MSLD; Personal Locator Beacon; PLB

• Wydawca: Faculty of Navigation, Gdynia Maritime University
• Czasopismo: TransNav : International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
• Rocznik: 2020
• Tom: Vol. 14. no. 3
• Strony: 621--628
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 22 poz. rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Bakota M.

• University of Split, Split, Croatia

autor

Lušić Z.

• University of Split, Split, Croatia

autor

Pušić D.

• University of Split, Split, Croatia

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa Nr 461252 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2020)