SARSAT (Search and Rescue Satellite) Operational Data Categorization and Accuracy Studies.

Abstract

The definition of what data is transferred from the SARSAT ground tracking station to operational search and rescue users influences how well the users can action beacon alert data. Based on an evaluation of operational search and rescue incident data collected during the SARSAT Demonstration and Evaluation, categorization and accuracy studies indicate that methods can be developed which will significantly improve the operational actioning of SARSAT generated beacon alert data. The results of these studies are presented and recommended approaches to the handling of SARSAT data are given. Keywords: LUT(Local User Terminal); Canadian Mission Control Center; Kalman filter; Accuracy; Search and resuce.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA169748

Entities

People

  • S. Y. Slinn
  • W. R. Mcpherson

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Databases
  • Detection
  • Distribution Functions
  • Frequency
  • Kalman Filters
  • National Security
  • Probability
  • Q Factor
  • Search And Rescue
  • Security
  • Signal Processing
  • Stations
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Tracking Stations
  • Transmitters
  • Transmitting

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects