NSSDCA ID: 1984-123A-06
Mission Name: NOAA 9The Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) instruments had the capability of detecting and locating existing emergency transmitters in a manner independent of the environmental data. Data from the 121.5-MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELT), the 243-MHz emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRB), and the experimental 406-MHz ELTs/EPIRBs were received by the search and rescue repeater (SARR) and broadcasted in real time on an L-band frequency (1544.5 MHz). Real-time data were monitored by local user terminals operated in the United States, Canada, and France. The 406-MHz data were also processed by a search and rescue processor (SARP) and stored on the spacecraft for later transmittal to the CDA stations in Alaska and Virginia, thus providing full global coverage. The distress signals were forwarded to Mission Control Centers located in each country for subsequent relay to the appropriate Rescue Coordination Center.
Questions and comments about this experiment can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Principal Investigator | NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service |