I suggested that here a while ago, Alan as a result of a conversation
with my colleague Adrian Jansen whose son used to install mobile
phone systems on Pacific islands for a while.
There was some vague arm waving from some about why it couldn't be
done. Didn't seem convincing.
Mike
At 07:14 AM 6/04/2012, you wrote:
"mobile phone with a screen that lights up, and that an increasing number of
search aircraft are fitted with "Night Vision Goggles" NVG"
But why not have an airborne SAR system that interrogates mobile phones.
Many phones could advise GPS location even. One can find Iphone/IPads
positions with currently available software provided they are within range.
Or even have the airborne system simply ring the mobile phone. They would
not even have to be in the search area, just within the radar horizon.
SMFSLT
Alan Wilson
-----Original Message-----
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Kerri FERGUSON
Sent: Thursday, 05 April, 2012 15:50
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] AMSA-registered PLBs
.......and now that a majority of people carry a mobile phone with a screen
that lights up,
and that an increasing number of search aircraft are fitted with "Night
Vision Goggles" NVG
I have been told by crews that a mobile phone screen aimed at the aircraft
from an unlit area
stands out like a light house at distances of up to 15km or more.
But the search crews have to be in the right area to begin with.
SDF
-----Original Message-----
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Borgelt
Sent: Thursday, 5 April 2012 7:08 AM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] AMSA-registered PLBs
Thanks Geoff,
Yes, a PLB attached to your parachute harness is not a bad idea even though
it isn't a requirement. The strobe is good also.
If you are prepared, your mindset is likely such that you are less likely to
need the safety gear.
Mike
At 10:01 PM 4/04/2012, you wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>
>Today purchased a ACR ResQLink PLB from Whitworths Marine
>(Melbourne) for $399, bundled with a ACR Firefly 3 Solas Light Strobe
>(retail $129). Not a bad package for the overall $399 price.
>
>Regards,
>
>Geoff V
>
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