NTL Record

Title Final Report Program Plan for Search and Rescue Electronics Alerting and Locating System
Record ID 49056
Personal Name
Creator
Mundo, C.; Tami, L.; Larson, G.
Source 102p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Publisher United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary
Publication Date 19740201
Language English
Abstract This study investigates the requirements that exist for electronic devices for alerting and locating distress incidents and presents a plan for acquiring an adequate capability. Data are provided that bound the problem. Possible alternatives are examined and compared. As a result, the GRAN-DILS concept is selected upon the basis of cost/benefits. A plan for acquiring the GRAN-DILS is provided. Recommendations are made for the interim prior to GRAN-DILS availability.
Rosap ID dot:10537
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10537
TRT Terms Distress alerting systems; Navigation devices; Benefit cost analysis; Costs; Search and rescue operations; Position fixing; Warning systems
Classification NTL - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Report Number DOT-TSC-OST-73-42; PB-229 998
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49000/49056/DOT-TSC-OST-73-42.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository