CML Microcircuits has announced the launch of the new Marine AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter (SART) processor, the CMX7045.
An AIS-SART is a self-contained radio transmitter that is deployed by a
survival craft or distressed vessel to notify its position for the
purpose of rescue.
In a rescue situation the device repeatedly transmits its updated
position reports using a standard AIS. Position and time synchronisation
is derived from an onboard GNSS receiver (eg GPS).
Every minute the unit transmits multiple position reports to maintain a
high probability that at least one of the position reports is sent on
the highest point of a wave, guiding rescue services to its location.
The CMX7045 employs a 9600 baud GMSK modem for the transmission of
formatted AIS data, and offers low power sleep modes to maximise
safety-battery life.
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