Question 58Deck Safety70% to pass
Which of the following describes a SART?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) a unit that transmits locating signals that can be received on a X band radar.
A SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) is a device that transmits a pulsed X-band radar signal when interrogated by an X-band radar. This allows search and rescue aircraft and vessels to easily locate the SART and find the distressed vessel or person. This makes option C the correct description of a SART.
The other options are incorrect because: A) a SART does not transmit on a Y-band radar, B) a 406 MHz satellite distress beacon is a different device, and D) a SART does not transmit vessel information to a Rescue Coordination Center.
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