Question 20 of 30
The time delay in detection and relaying of an EPIRB transmission in global mode can be up to:
A
30 minutes
B
1 hour
C
2 hours
D
4 hours
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: 2 hours.
While satellite processing is fast, the orbit of polar-orbiting satellites can result in a time delay. Under optimal conditions, this can be up to 2 hours before the signal is relayed to an MRCC.