AIS-SART

The AIS-SART is a self contained radio device used to locate a survival craft or distressed vessel by sending updated position reports using a standard Automatic Identification System (AIS) class A position report. The position and time synchronization of the AIS-SART is derived from a built in GNSS receiver (e.g. GPS).[1] Shipboard Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) installations include one or more search and rescue locating devices. These devices may be either an AIS-SART (from 1.January 2010) (AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter), or a radar-SART (Search and Rescue Transponder).

The AIS-SART derives position and time synchronization from a built in GNSS receiver and transmits its position with an update rate of 1 minute. Every minute the position is sent as a series of eight identical position reports, this is to maintain a high probability that at least one of the position reports is sent on the highest point of a wave.

AIS SARTs are typically cylindrical, and brightly colored. A typical model is 251mm (about 10 inches) high and weighs 450g (about a pound).

The specification for the AIS-SART has been developed by the IEC (International Electrical Committee), TC80, AIS work group. The AIS SART was added to the GMDSS regulations effective January 1, 2010. [1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Robert Connolly (June 2010). "A new AIS SART, Coastwatch and Irish airshows". Radio User 5 (6): 40–41. ISSN 1748-8117. 

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Jotron Tron AIS-SART

McMurdo AIS-SART Smartfind S5

McMurdo Personal AIS Beacon Smartfind S10

Kannad Safelink AIS SART

Weatherdock AIS SART easyRESCUE A040 & A049

Musson Marine AIS-SART Musson - 505

AMEC AIS SART PLOMO - 500

Crewsafe V100 VHF DSC Locator Beacon (Not AIS but similar)