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STM IN SAR OPERATIONSLars Axvi, Chalmers University of Technology

Information and communicationWe are today, to a great extent, relying

on verbal communication when organizing SAR operations.

Using STM we are able to use different ways of communication.

Situational understanding during an event with uncertainty

Vessels of opportunity

Close to the scene and capable.

STM will give them better possibilitesto assist in SAR

STM is including

Normal methods for abnormal situations

RCC , OSC and Mobile facilities

• Designate OSC and mobile facilities using information of vessels:• Position and intended route• ETA to vessel of distress• Capabilities of vessels

• Coordinate operation:• Send search patterns/update search patterns directly to the vessels navigation display• Send search sectors/update search sectors directly to the vessels navigation display• Send positions and datum as AIS ATONS• Perform enhanced monitoring of search vessel monitoring the AIS/Radar target together

with search path• Text messages directly to the navigation display• Use text message in conjunction with voice to communicate within the operation

Careful introduction of new technology

• In order to understand the possibilities provided by the services within the STM we must study how “todays SAR operation” looks like.

• The identical Baseline exercises were conducted both at sea and in the simulated environment whit the objective of creating an as realistic understanding of a SAR operation as possible

• The tests will use existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), navigation systems and information support systems ashore and on-board for organizations and units involved

• Test new operating procedures and principles in order to be able to suggest changes to todays manual for SAR

A cousin project

http://picassoproject.eu/project/