| 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 | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |