Naslov
Application of Radio Beacons in SAR Operations

Autori
Bakota, Mario ; Lušić, Zvonimir ; Pušić, Danijel

Izvornik
TransNav (2083-6473) 14 (2020), 3; 621-628

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Maritime Information Technology ; Communication System ; Radio Beacons ; SAR Operations ; Search and Rescue (SAR) ; Automatic Identification System (AIS) ; Maritime Survivor Locating Devices (MSLD) ; Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

Sažetak
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.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tehnologija prometa i transport

Napomena
Research activities presented in this paper were conducted under the scientific research project "Use of a radio locating in SAR operations-2675/2017" supported by the University of Split-Faculty of Maritime Studies, Croatia.

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