Question 31Deck Safety70% to pass
How can rescue personnel detect that a SART is transmitting in the immediate vicinity?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) The SART's blips on the PPI will become arcs and eventually become concentric circles.
This is the correct answer because when a Search and Rescue Radar Transponder (SART) is transmitting, its signal will appear on a radar display (PPI) as a series of blips that gradually change into arcs and then concentric circles. This is the characteristic response of a SART, as it is designed to create this unique radar signature to alert rescue personnel to its presence in the immediate vicinity.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) The DSC unit would not directly react to the SART signal, C) The SART signal appears as a steady target, not one that comes and goes, and D) The SART can provide a more precise location than a 2 nautical mile radius.
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