二零二三年 优质公开课EPIRBs.pptxVIP

GMDSS COMMUNICATION SERVICESChapter 7 EPIRB, SART and SSAS ServicesSection 1EPIRB Service 1.Conception of EPIRBs2.Range of EPIRBsCONTENTS3.The function of EPIRBs4.Activation Mode of EPIRBs5.Actions to Prevent False Alerting6. System Performance7. Testing of EPIRBs8. Routine Maintenance of EPIRBs9.Avoiding False Alerting Conception of EPIRBs01 means of transmitting a distress alertrelay position and identification information indicate that one or more persons are in distress01 Conception of EPIRBs Range of EPIRBs02 For use in all sea areas Usually referred to as 406 MHz02 Range of EPIRBsCommunicate with designated satellites The function of EPIRBs03 Transmits a digitally encoded distress alertIn the form of a 15 hexadecimal codeThe alert is received by a satellite and relayed to the nearest LUT03 The Function of EPIRBs Activation Mode of EPIRBs04 Be either manually or automatically activatedRegulations require all compulsorily fitted vessels to install a float-free EPIRB. 04 Activation Mode of EPIRBs Actions to Prevent False Alarm Rate05 Produced with a two-stage activation process Arm it by removing it from its housing Activate it by manually05 Actions to Prevent False Alarm Rates System Performance06 EPIRB detection probability EPIRB location probabilityEPIRB location accuracy06 System Performance Testing of EPIRBs 07 be tested monthly in accordance with the manufacturer instructions EPIRBs lanyards and sea water contacts should be checkedto have EPIRBs tested annually with a shielded tester07 Testing of EPIRBs Routine Maintenance of EPIRBs 08 The batteries and hydrostatic release be changed if the expiry date is close ensure that EPIRBs properly registered and updatedIf possible, an EPIRB should be retrieved and deactivated after use.08 Routine Maintenance Avoiding False Alerting 09 ensure that the EPIRB does not transmit accidentally be switched off immediately and a coast station or MRCC informed.09 Avoiding False Alerting Summary and Co