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EPIRB

The document discusses Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs) and Search and Rescue Radar Transponders (SARTs), detailing their functions, activation methods, and operational requirements. It emphasizes the importance of battery capacity, signal transmission, and proper usage for effective search and rescue operations. Additionally, it covers the specifications for survival craft VHF radios, including battery life and waterproof features.

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EPIRB

The document discusses Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs) and Search and Rescue Radar Transponders (SARTs), detailing their functions, activation methods, and operational requirements. It emphasizes the importance of battery capacity, signal transmission, and proper usage for effective search and rescue operations. Additionally, it covers the specifications for survival craft VHF radios, including battery life and waterproof features.

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EPIRBs

 Emergency Position Indicating


Radiobeacons
 Radio transmitters that radiates a
distinctive signal to aid SAR
operations; performs “locating”
function.
 See handout to review different EPIRB
types. Note that only Category I is
authorized for US GMDSS vessels.
EPIRBs (cont’d)
 Category I EPIRBs can be activated
manually or automatically (hydrostatic
release designed to activate at depths
not exceeding 4 meters).
 Some Cat I EPIRBs also have 121.5
MHz homing signal. (Required for US
models).
 Be aware of battery & hydrostatic release
expiration dates.
EPIRBs (cont’d)
 COSPAS/SARSAT system overview
 Batteries must have sufficient capacity to
operate EPIRB for at least 48 hr..
 Review handouts.

 Satellite status
 Review handout
 Note that EPIRB position cannot be
computed when intercepted by
geostationary satellites.
EPIRBs (cont’d)
 L-Band EPIRB
 The INMARSAT E service
 Will not work in polar regions!
 Interface with or built-in GPS
provides posit that is transmitted
along with rest of EPIRB signal.
 See sample distress call and system
overview in textbook.
SARTs
 Search and Rescue Radar
Transponder transmits a 9 GHz signal
to aid SAR units in the locating and
homing functions of the GMDSS.
 SART signal is displayed as a radial
line of dots on the PPI of a 3cm radar.
 SART posit is at the dot closest to your
ship.
SARTs (cont’d)
 Battery capacity:
 96 hrs standby followed by 8 hrs in
transponder mode.
 Communications range:
 Mount SART as high as possible.
 IMO performance standards call for 5
nm range when SART is mounted 1 m
above sea-level and rescue ship radar
ant is 15 m.
SARTs (cont’d)
 After arming, SART will
automatically transmit when it is
interrogated by a ship’s X-band
radar signal.
 Audible/visual alarm is
incorporated into SART unit so
survivors know when the SART is
interrogated.
SARTs (cont’d)
 SAR vessel should adjust RADAR as
follows in order to enhance SART
visibility:
 Max gain; FTC off;
 Deactivate Interference Rejection;
 Detune radar receiver to eliminate
sea clutter;
 Reduce gain as you close SART.
Survival craft VHF
 Waterproof
 Battery capacity for 8 hours.
 Expiration date marking 50 % of useful life
must be marked on battery and outside of
transceiver. Minimum power: 250 mw.
 Some units have rechargeable NiCad
batteries for normal use and non-
rechargeable lithium battery pack for
emergencies.

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