Question 58 Deck Safety

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Which of the following describes a SART?

A a unit that transmits locating signals that can be received on a Y band radar
B a unit that transmits locating signals to a satellite at 406 MHz
C a unit that transmits locating signals that can be received on a X band radar
D a unit that transmits vessel information to a Rescue Coordination Center
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) a unit that transmits locating signals that can be received on a X band radar. A SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) is a device that transmits a pulsed X-band radar signal when interrogated by an X-band radar. This allows search and rescue aircraft and vessels to easily locate the SART and find the distressed vessel or person. This makes option C the correct description of a SART. The other options are incorrect because: A) a SART does not transmit on a Y-band radar, B) a 406 MHz satellite distress beacon is a different device, and D) a SART does not transmit vessel information to a Rescue Coordination Center.

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