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Title	ANTENNA SYSTEM OF A DISTRESS BUOY FOR USE IN A MARITIME SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (MARSAT)
Accession No	00136373
Authors	Schrott, A; Raab, M; Forster, H
Journal Title	IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation Vol. AP24 No. 1
Corp. Authors / Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Publication Date	19760100
Description	p. 102-105; References(7)
Abstract	Two different types of antenna systems for a distress buoy for use in the maritime satellite communication system (MARSAT) are described. The buoy radiates signals alternately on the frequencies 2182 kHz (medium frequency (MF) beacon) and 1.65 HGz (L band beacon). The L band antenna systems have been tested with success during the application technology satellite (ATS-6) experiments and during a previous European Space Research Organization (ESRO) balloon communication experiment.
TRT Terms	Antennas ; Distress alerting systems ; Emergency radio equipment ; Rescue equipment ; Satellite communication ; Search and rescue operations
Other Terms	Antenna systems; Lifesaving equipment; Search and rescue
Subject Areas	M18 SAFETY AND DAMAGE CONTROL
Availability	Linda Hall Library
Document Source	Engineering Index
TRIS Files	MRIS
Database	TRIS Online

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