New from Snet: Lithologs, a new tool to create lithological/sedimentological logs online..
Satellites Rescued 207 People in 2011
Source info:
| Author: | |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2012-02-02 06:20:50 |
| Blog: | Geology.com News  |
| URL: | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Geologycom/~3/Yy8IFmiXJpI/satellites-rescued-207-people-in-2011.shtml |
Summary:
“In 2011, NOAA satellites were critical in the rescues of 207 people from life-threatening situations [...]. The satellites picked up distress signals from emergency beacons carried by downed pilots, shipwrecked boaters and stranded hikers, and relayed the information about their location to first responders on the ground.” Quoted from the NOAA press release.Content analysis:
Keywords:
distress signals, downed pilots, emergency beacons, hikers, Interesting, life-threatening situations, NOAA press release, NOAA satellites, satellites
Ads: