Which is not a function of a satellite under COSPAS-SARSAT using satellite EPIRBs?
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Correct Answer
After the EPIRB's position is calculated using the Doppler shift COSPAS-SARSAT satellites provide follow-on SAR communications.
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Relayed satellite message includes the EPIRB ID number which provides a reference for retrieval of vessel information from the shore database.
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Doppler shift of EPIRB signal is measured and the EPIRB's position is calculated.
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Information received from EPIRBs is time-tagged and transmitted to any Local User Terminal in the satellite's view.