DESCRIPTION OF THE 406 MHz PAYLOADS USED IN THE COSPAS-SARSAT GEOSAR SYSTEM

The purpose of this document is to describe the functionality and performance parameters for each GEOSAR instrument. The document is intended to be used to ensure the necessary compatibility for the 406 MHz beacon to satellite uplink and compatibility for the satellite to geostationary local user The purpose of this document is to describe the functionality and performance parameters for each GEOSAR instrument. The document is intended to be used to ensure the necessary compatibility for the 406 MHz beacon to satellite uplink and compatibility for the satellite to geostationary local user terminal (GEOLUT) downlink. The document is not intended for use as a specification for procurement of hardware for GEOSAR satellite repeaters. more