Which set of beacons are all monitored by COSPAS-SARSAT?

Which set of beacons are all monitored by COSPAS-SARSAT?

• A. EPIRBs, ELTs, and PLBs
• B. EPIRB and ELT only
• C. ELT and PLB only
• D. EPIRB and PLB only

Answer: (A)

COSPAS-SARSAT is an international satellite-based search and rescue network designed to detect distress signals from three families of beacons: EPIRBs for maritime use, ELTs for aviation, and PLBs for individuals. When any of these beacons is activated, it transmits a 406 MHz distress signal with a unique identifier. The satellites pick up that signal and relay it to mission control centers, which then provide rescuers with the beacon’s location and identity to coordinate a response. Because all three beacon types are supported by the system, the set that includes EPIRBs, ELTs, and PLBs is the correct one. If any category were left out, it wouldn’t reflect the complete scope of beacons monitored by COSPAS-SARSAT.

COSPAS-SARSAT is an international satellite-based search and rescue network designed to detect distress signals from three families of beacons: EPIRBs for maritime use, ELTs for aviation, and PLBs for individuals. When any of these beacons is activated, it transmits a 406 MHz distress signal with a unique identifier. The satellites pick up that signal and relay it to mission control centers, which then provide rescuers with the beacon’s location and identity to coordinate a response. Because all three beacon types are supported by the system, the set that includes EPIRBs, ELTs, and PLBs is the correct one. If any category were left out, it wouldn’t reflect the complete scope of beacons monitored by COSPAS-SARSAT.