The Canadian military says a new search and rescue system that can locate and communicate with people’s cellphones is being used at three bases across the country, including at 19 Wing Comox.
The system, called CASSAR , can find and communicate with someone’s device with a high degree of accuracy, according to the Department of National Defence .
“This new technology is designed to help locate individuals more quickly saving valuable time in a distress situation and improving search outcomes,” said the DND The CC-130H Hercules is the Royal Canadian Air Force’s primary search and rescue aircraft, and the DND says the CASSAR system has already been used in two operations out East in June.
“With such a vast area, an enabling technology like the CASSAR system augments the existing search and rescue capability, reduces search time, and improves outcomes; a positive addition to search and rescue operations.”
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