Search and Rescue Transponder

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Emergency radio beacon
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SART
gptkbp:activatedBy manual
automatic
gptkbp:appearance_on_radar series of dots or arcs
gptkbp:category Maritime safety equipment
gptkbp:detects gptkb:X-band_marine_radar
gptkbp:frequency 9 GHz
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Search and Rescue Transponder
gptkbp:introduced 1980s
gptkbp:purpose to assist search and rescue operations
gptkbp:range up to 8 nautical miles
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:International_Maritime_Organization
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:EPIRB
gptkb:AIS_SART
gptkbp:requires gptkb:SOLAS_Convention
gptkbp:type radar transponder signal
gptkbp:used_in maritime vessels
lifeboats
life rafts
gptkbp:usedFor locating vessels or persons in distress
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Global_Maritime_Distress_and_Safety_System
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6