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What is the primary function of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)?
What is the primary function of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)?
- Broadcasting location for social media check-ins
- Acting as a communication device for routine calls
- Providing real-time weather updates
- Sending distress signals in emergencies (correct)
How does a PLB help search and rescue teams?
How does a PLB help search and rescue teams?
- By deploying a small unmanned aerial vehicle for aerial surveillance
- By transmitting GPS coordinates along with distress signals (correct)
- By providing detailed maps of the surrounding area
- By creating a temporary safe zone for the distressed individual
What is the coverage of PLBs in terms of communication?
What is the coverage of PLBs in terms of communication?
- Coverage only in specific countries with PLB infrastructure
- Coverage limited to coastal areas
- Coverage within 100 miles from the shore
- Global coverage through satellite communication (correct)
