GMDSS Equipment

What is the primary purpose of a Search and Rescue Radar Transponder (SART)?

• To increase communication range

• To help locate vessels or people in distress

• To monitor weather conditions

• To navigate through obstacles

What does SART stands for?

• Search and Rescue Transponder

• Search and Radar Rescue Transponder

• Search and Radar Transponder

• Search and Rescue Radar Transponder

Which radar frequency band does a SART typically respond to?

• • X-band (9 GHz)

• • VHF band

• • S-band (2-4 GHz)

• • UHF band

Does a SART operate on the VHF frequency band?

• YES

• NO

What do we see in the radar screen if the SART is detected with a range of 8-10NM?

• Arcs

• Concentric Circles

• Line of 12 dots

• None