Emergency Locator Transmitters Flashcards
1
Q
ELT
A
Emergency Locator Transmitter
2
Q
EPIRB
A
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
3
Q
PLB
A
Personal Locator Beacon
4
Q
Emergency Frequencies
A
121.5 MHz
243 MHz
406 MHz
5
Q
What is the COSPAS-SARSAT system?
A
A compatible constellation of polar orbiting satellites linked to ground stations
6
Q
Typical distress beacon radios transmit a ______________ for ________ every _________
A
- 5 watt signal
- 0.5 seconds
- 50 seconds
7
Q
If the beacon has a GPS the satellite reports the GPS position on ________________
A
Immediate contact
8
Q
Without a GPS it may take several _______________ to triangulate an accurate position
A
Satellite passes
