Is Rescue 21 being deployed in Alaska?
Yes. However, the Coast Guard will deploy a modified system design that is better suited to the extreme environmental factors and unique geography of the Alaskan region. For example traditional direction-finding equipment is incapable of adequately addressing reflecting or “bouncing” of VHF transmissions in mountainous regions. Current sensor designs are also susceptible to damage from harsh elements. The Coast Guard continues to research alternatives.
