Search and rescue-one of the Coast Guards oldest missions- involves minimizing the loss of life, injury, and property damage by aiding people and boats in distress. The Coast Guard has previously reported that its 30-year-old search and rescue communication system, called the National Distress and Response System, has several deficiencies and is difficult to maintain. Thus, the Coast Guard contracted to replace and modernize it with a new system, called Rescue 21.


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    Title :

    Coast Guard: New Communication System to Support Search and Rescue Faces Challenges


    Publication date :

    2003


    Size :

    35 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English