Volume 9
Champions Edition
Strengthening Situational Awareness and Response
Such advanced capabilities either exist or will soon be commercially available , supporting both civilian and military helicopter crews .
For operations in wartime , where stealth is vital , military beacons will provide a secure signal for downed pilots in enemy territory to be located and rescued quickly .
Situational awareness is especially crucial in these situations , and the combination of MEO- SAR satellites and wireless communications will dramatically improve both the speed and overall safety of such missions .
Likewise , next generation technologies will not only aid crewmen who may become separated from their aircraft during an operation , but potentially any private , commercial or military vessel or aircraft , and their crews and passengers .
About Author : the
Steve Waters , Key Military Account Manager , McMurdo Inc .
Prior to joining McMurdo , Mr . Waters , as the Engineering Manager & Technical Business Manager for Sarbe , Signature Industries Limite , led the R & D Team and Product / System Integration .
Waters received his education at Brunel University London , and has been actively involved in the Royal Navy Royal Marines Riding Stables Bickleigh charity , aimed at providing affordable equestrian activities for service personnel , service dependents and entitled civilians ( MoD Civil Servants ).
Congratulations to McMurdo on becoming a Winner of the American Security Today ’ s Homeland Security Awards Program !
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