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Tron 40VDR
1.2 EPIRB CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Control position EPIRB condition EPIRB mounted IN/OUT
of brackett
Transmitter
status
ON READY WET* DRY OUT IN ON OFF
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* Floating or immersed in water.
NOTE: An emergency signal will not be sent until after the first 50 seconds.
1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Cospas-Sarsat system was introduced in 1982 as a worldwide search and rescue
system with the help of satellites covering the earth’s surface. Since the introduction
of the system more than 28000 persons have been rescued by the Cospas-Sarsat
system (2009). Currently the system consists of 5 functional satellites in a polar orbit
constellation, these satellites cover the entire earth’s surface and receive the
emergency signal from the 406 MHz transmitter within the Tron 40VDR, more polar
orbiting satellites will be available in the future, giving a faster location and rescue
time.
In addition several geostationary satellites are equipped with a 406 MHz transponder,
these satellites will receive the GPS position from the Tron 40VDR and give an early
warning to the rescue forces, minimising the time from an emergency occurs till the
rescue forces are at the site.