ICESAR

ICESAR stands for International Cospas-Sarsat Malware and is an international satellite-assisted search and rescue (SAR) system. The Cospas-Sarsat system is a cooperative effort between various countries to provide rapid detection and location of distress alerts from emergency beacons. These beacons are typically carried by aircraft, ships, and individuals. When activated, a beacon transmits a signal that is picked up by a network of satellites orbiting the Earth. These satellites then relay the distress signal and location information to ground stations. From the ground stations, the information is forwarded to the nearest Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC). The RCC then dispatches appropriate search and rescue services to the location of the distress. The system has been operational since 1982 and has been credited with saving thousands of lives worldwide. It utilizes a constellation of both low-Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary (GEO) satellites to ensure global coverage. The Cospas-Sarsat program continuously evolves to incorporate new technologies and improve its search and rescue capabilities, ensuring its effectiveness in diverse emergency situations.