International Cospas-Sarsat Programme Flashcards
1
Q
What is this programme ?
A
It is a satellite based search and rescue (SAR) distress alert detection and information distribution system
2
Q
How is this organised ?
A
Treaty based, non profit , intergovernmental , humanitarian cooperative of 45 nations
3
Q
Based on efforts of which countries ?
A
Canada , France, USA and former USSR in 1979
