Functionality of the Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) in Maritime Search and Rescue Actions
In this article, the authors present contemporary problems in search and rescue operations at sea. The research focuses on the detection of the SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) device. This device is used to call for help and assist the rescuing vessel in tracking. Issues with their functionalit...
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| description | In this article, the authors present contemporary problems in search and rescue operations at sea. The research focuses on the detection of the SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) device. This device is used to call for help and assist the rescuing vessel in tracking. Issues with their functionality may reduce the likelihood of finding a survivor. The authors designed an experiment to assess the effectiveness of using the device. The research conducted is a real-world experiment that involved a ship radar, a liferaft, a SART device, and a radar reflector. The experiment consisted of multiple trials to detect, locate, and track the device, as well as to assess the radar image features. Four scenarios were developed, considering different distances and radar settings. Performance evaluation indicators were also developed. The results are presented both graphically and numerically. A brief discussion of the obtained results and concise conclusions are provided. Along with the research findings, recommendations for the use of SART and radar on ships are also presented, as well as recommendations for improving training. The results are applicable to improving the effectiveness of SAR operations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-daeb6b914f5e48649b6a15bd1d27f1122025-01-24T13:21:37ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-01-0115299610.3390/app15020996Functionality of the Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) in Maritime Search and Rescue ActionsMarzena Malyszko0Miroslaw Wielgosz1Brunon Rzepka2Maritime University of Szczecin, Waly Chrobrego 1-2, 70-500 Szczecin, PolandMaritime University of Szczecin, Waly Chrobrego 1-2, 70-500 Szczecin, PolandMaritime Search and Rescue Service, Hryniewickiego 10, 81-340 Gdynia, P.O. Box 375, PolandIn this article, the authors present contemporary problems in search and rescue operations at sea. The research focuses on the detection of the SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) device. This device is used to call for help and assist the rescuing vessel in tracking. Issues with their functionality may reduce the likelihood of finding a survivor. The authors designed an experiment to assess the effectiveness of using the device. The research conducted is a real-world experiment that involved a ship radar, a liferaft, a SART device, and a radar reflector. The experiment consisted of multiple trials to detect, locate, and track the device, as well as to assess the radar image features. Four scenarios were developed, considering different distances and radar settings. Performance evaluation indicators were also developed. The results are presented both graphically and numerically. A brief discussion of the obtained results and concise conclusions are provided. Along with the research findings, recommendations for the use of SART and radar on ships are also presented, as well as recommendations for improving training. The results are applicable to improving the effectiveness of SAR operations.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/2/996search and rescueradar transponderdetectionSARTsurvivor |
| spellingShingle | Marzena Malyszko Miroslaw Wielgosz Brunon Rzepka Functionality of the Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) in Maritime Search and Rescue Actions Applied Sciences search and rescue radar transponder detection SART survivor |
| title | Functionality of the Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) in Maritime Search and Rescue Actions |
| title_full | Functionality of the Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) in Maritime Search and Rescue Actions |
| title_fullStr | Functionality of the Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) in Maritime Search and Rescue Actions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Functionality of the Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) in Maritime Search and Rescue Actions |
| title_short | Functionality of the Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) in Maritime Search and Rescue Actions |
| title_sort | functionality of the search and rescue transponder sart in maritime search and rescue actions |
| topic | search and rescue radar transponder detection SART survivor |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/2/996 |
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