emergency beacon
Crisis location signal
An emergency beacon is a device that transmits a distress signal to aid search and rescue operations.
Modern beacons often use satellite communication and GPS to pinpoint location, such as EPIRBs (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons) for maritime use or PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) for individual hikers.
Many activate automatically upon contact with water or impact, while others require manual activation.
Early versions relied on radio frequencies, but advances in technology have integrated digital signals and global networks.
The emergency beacon on the life raft sent coordinates to the Coast Guard within minutes.
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- signalMessage-conveying cue
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- rescueSave from harm
- SOSMorse distress code
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