GPS aircraft tracking Emergency position-indicating radiobeacon station

active aircraft tracking

there several active aircraft tracking systems available on market use bread-crumb approach sar. rather relying on emergency locator transmitter transmit upon impact, next generation of emergency locating devices active tracking devices send position reports @ regular time intervals. if unit stops transmitting upon impact, historical transmissions give last known location of aircraft, speed, direction , altitude. tracking alternative or complement current technology has been encouraged coroner in new zealand.

spot

spot not use 406 mhz signal nor system of satellites. instead, depends on globalstar satellite system. has richer features (for instance, can send many non-emergency signals) - not work in many places 406 mhz plbs - instance under dense forest canopy or steep canyons. when user presses 911 button on spot device emergency message containing unit s identification , gps location transmitted geos international emergency response center notifies appropriate emergency agency region after first calling user ensure transmission not accidental.

spot additionally has ability provide non-emergency web based tracking information. allows family or friends @ home track holder s progress. tracking operates sending tracking signal globalstar network every 10 minutes. feature can additionally useful provide location of individual if individual unable activate emergency 911 button.

typical costs $169 plus $99/year service fee basic services or $150/yr basic services , tracking services, compared around $250 406-mhz plb no service fee.

spidertracks

spidertracks independent of 406 mhz system. unit in aircraft periodically transmits position via iridium satellite constellation. position recorded. if no position report received when expected, series of emergency contacts alerted in sequence. if no response received, sar called last recorded position. aircraft s position available via website.

yellowbrick

yellowbrick, spot, not use 406 mhz signal nor system of satellites. instead, depends on iridium satellite system. unlike spot, yellowbrick 2 way system capable of receiving confirmation message received , exchange two-way messages via short emails , sms. alert messages transmitted destinations specified owner.

inreach

inreach, spot, not use 406 mhz signal nor system of satellites. instead, depends on iridium satellite system. unlike spot, inreach 2 way system capable of receiving confirmation message received. spot, message transmitted private geos international emergency response center notifies appropriate sar authorities.

inreach provides tracking capability , 2 way sms text messages.