Application of Radio Beacons in SAR Operations

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 effic...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mario Bakota, Zvonimir LuŁic, Danijel PuŁic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gdynia Maritime University 2020-09-01
Series:TransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
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Online Access:http://www.transnav.eu/files/Application of Radio Beacons in SAR Operations,1043.pdf