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.
W opracowaniu przedstawiono badanie indywidualnej pławy ratowniczej PLB (Personal Locator Beacon). Podczas eksperymentu prowadzonego na akwenie Zatoki Gdańskiej określono zasięg detekcji oraz sposoby prezentacji sygnału PLB na wskaźnikach nawigacyjnych. Porównano wskazania tego urządzena z transponderem ratowniczym SART AIS.
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Paper presents PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) investigations. During experiment maximum detection range of PLB detected on navigational equipment was investigated. PLB symbol presented on different navigational equipment are shown. The parameters of PLB detection was compared with search and rescue transponder SART AIS.
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