Satellite Communication

Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) are the last resort in emergencies, on land but especially at sea. They are typically small, handheld, subscription-free devices with the sole purpose of sending out an emergency SOS signal to nearby rescue centers. Their signals are picked up by specialist search and rescue COSPAS-SARSAT satellites and they operate on strict frequencies so as not to interfere with other radio waves. PLBs can be used anywhere and can be paired with other satellite communication devices like satellite phones or trackers for optimum accuracy and location precision. The Military Some PLBs are designed with military-grade ruggedness and so can be used in even the most extreme environments. They can be activated on impact so the user doesn’t have to worry about consciously sending an alert while in a stressful situation. They are lightweight and compact enough to be strapped to a bulletproof vest for example. The Search To maximize the chances of a successful rescue, s...

Technology for beacons is not new. Since 2013, when Apple originally made iBeacon technology available, a lot has transformed. Smart Bluetooth beacons are currently employed in a wide range of industries all over the world, and the demand for personal locator beacons is on the rise. You may have heard about beacon technology if you own a business or work in marketing. As part of Project Beacon, a program Google initiated to provide free Personal Locator Beacons to businesses with the objective of increasing mobile visibility and experience. This technology is quite helpful for emergency situations too. The general public all have access to public emergency systems for everyday immediate assistance, and there are also several apps and technologies available to help people during needs.   However, what do you do if there is no mobile coverage and you are in a remote area? What if there is no network available when you are at sea?  People frequently use personal locator ...