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2023 Journal Impact Factor - 0.7
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ISSN 2083-6473
ISSN 2083-6481 (electronic version)
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editor
Prof. Tomasz Neumann
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TransNav, Faculty of Navigation
Gdynia Maritime University
3, John Paul II Avenue
81-345 Gdynia, POLAND
e-mail transnav@umg.edu.pl
Application of Radio Beacons in SAR Operations
Times cited (SCOPUS): 1
ABSTRACT: 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.
KEYWORDS: Automatic Identification System (AIS), Search and Rescue (SAR), Communication System, SAR Operation, Radio Beacons, Maritime Information Technology, Maritime Survivor Locating Devices (MSLD), Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
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Citation note:
Bakota M., Lušić Z., Pušić D.: Application of Radio Beacons in SAR Operations. TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, Vol. 14, No. 3, doi:10.12716/1001.14.03.13, pp. 621-628, 2020
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