s a r s a t p ersonal l ocator b eacons (plbs). cospas =cosmicheskaya systyema poiska aariynyich...
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COSPAS = Cosmicheskaya Systyema Poiska Aariynyich Sudov
Which loosely translates into: “The Space System for the Search of Vessels in Distress”
SARSAT = Search And Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking
What is Cospas-Sarsat???What is Cospas-Sarsat???
In short, Cospas-Sarsat takes the “search” out In short, Cospas-Sarsat takes the “search” out of Search & Rescueof Search & Rescue
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Emergency Beacons
• Two types: 406 MHz 121.5/243 MHz (121.5 MHz EPIRBs are prohibited as of 01Jan07)
• Three applications:
- Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
- Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)
- Personal Locator Beacons (PLB)
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Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) Personal Locator Beacons (PLB)
General CharacteristicsGeneral Characteristics
• Small and lightweight
• Manually activated
• Watertight
• Contains transmitter, antenna, and battery.
- GPS receiver (optional)
• Tested at international and national levels
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Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) Personal Locator Beacons (PLB)
International (Cospas-Sarsat) SpecificationsInternational (Cospas-Sarsat) Specifications
• Transmit at 406.028 MHz
• 5 W output
• Temperature range
Storage: - 67F to + 158F (Class 1)Operating: - 40F to + 131F (Class 1)Storage: - 22F to + 158F (Class 2)Operating: - 4F to + 131F (Class 2)
• 24 hours duration
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Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) Personal Locator Beacons (PLB)
National (RTCM) SpecificationsNational (RTCM) Specifications
• Floatation
- Category 1: Must float in water
- Category 2: Not required to float
• 121.5 MHz homing with Morse-code “P” identifier
• Self-test function
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Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) Personal Locator Beacons (PLB)
Identification InformationIdentification Information
• Encoded into beacon:
- Manufacturer, model, serial number
- Category
- GPS position (optional)
• Registration database:
- Owner, address, telephone
- Application (e.g., hiking, canoeing)
- Emergency points of contact
- Additional information
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Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) Personal Locator Beacons (PLB)
Performance As Demonstrated in Alaska (1995-2002)Performance As Demonstrated in Alaska (1995-2002)
Cause of Activation Number Percent
Distress Activation 154 85
Non-Distress Activation 14 8
Undetermined 12 7
Total Activation 180 100
Total Rescues: 226
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Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) Personal Locator Beacons (PLB)
Alert Data DistributionAlert Data Distribution
Local User Terminal
U.S. Mission Control Center
Air Force RCC
State SAR Authority
PLB System
Virtual Private
Network
Frame Relay
Voice
PLB Processor
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FOR MORE INFO…FOR MORE INFO…
NOAA/SARSAT4231 Suitland RoadSuitland, MD 20746
1-301- 817-4515 Or 1-888-212-SAVE (7283)
Fax: 1-301-817-4565
Visit NOAA’s Website! www.sarsat.noaa.govVisit NOAA’s Website! www.sarsat.noaa.gov
Any Questions???Any Questions???