Personal Location Beacons - Why YOU May Not Survive Without One.

You end up stranded somewhere and no one knows where to find you...

Now, you can put your mind at ease. NASA satellite technology can now make severe storm survival on land or in the ocean a reality. This NASA Spinoff uses a sophisticated network of satellites allowing people the world over to breathe easier knowing a loved one may be found. And, this search-and-rescue technology is affordable and simple to use.

PLB and SARSAT technology

• How do personal location beacons work?
• Where can I buy a PLB?
• Look at an image of the satellites at work.
• Visit the NASA Search and Rescue Office at Goddard Space Flight Center
• Register an existing beacon with NOAA
• With over 20,000 people saved worldwide, learn more through this PLB powerpoint presentation.

Here's how it works...A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is carried by an individual or team. The transmitter is designed to uplink to satellites. This is known as search and rescue satellite-aided tracking (SARSAT). The transmitter you wear is equipped to identify and locate anyone stranded in a dangerous situation, ANYWHERE. That's the beauty of this technology...It works anywhere on Earth! The technology is accurate to within meters!

Signals or beacons are automatically transmitted to central monitoring stations around the world. The monitoring stations then notify appropriate rescue organizations to the specific location. Imagine...A team of rescue personnel is guided directly to your location.

State-of-the-art technology is integrated into each unit so that you and your family may have a better chance of survival during a severe storm event. Even hikers, climbers, extreme sport enthusiasts, and more can enjoy the comfort and protection of knowing they could be found in the event of a disaster.