Context:
Recently, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) developed an improvised distress alert transmitter (DAT) with advanced capabilities for fishermen.
About Distress Alert Transmitter (DAT):
- Product: DAT is based on NavIC receiver module.
- NavIC Receiver Module: Supports position determination. Facilitates reception of broadcast messages via NavIC messaging service.
- Users: Primarily designed for small boat fishermen.
- Functionality: Allows emergency message transmission with position information. Enables reception of information like Potential Fishing Zone, weather alerts, etc.
- Utility for Fishermen: Essential for reporting emergencies at sea. Enhances safety by providing relevant information.
- Purpose: Improves communication and safety for small boat fishermen.
Features:
- Emergency message reporting from Deep Sea to Control Station.
- Processing and display of alerts received at the Control Center (HUB) and dissemination of received emergency information to Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres.
- Transmission of emergency position and Distress alerts.