Demonstration and evaluation of the COSPAS system at sea
Abstract
The COSPAS satellite-aided search-and-rescue (SAR) system, which will shortly be completely implemented, offers greatly improved SAR mission capabilities. Attention is presently given to the three test phases through which COSPAS has progressed, emphasizing system demonstrations involving simulated distressed vessel operations at sea with associated SAR ships and aircraft. Comparisons between shipborne radio facilities for EPIRB detection demonstrate the advantages of the experimental 406 MHz EPIRBs over conventional 121.5 MHz units.
- Publication:
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IN: Space safety and rescue 1984-1985 (A86-44326 21-17). San Diego
- Pub Date:
- 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986spsr.book..171B
- Keywords:
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- Cospas;
- Rescue Operations;
- Sarsat;
- Searching;
- Performance Tests;
- Systems Compatibility;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking